Thom S. Rainer

Thom S. Rainer (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the founder and CEO of Church Answers. With nearly 40 years of ministry experience, Thom has spent a lifetime committed to the growth and health of the local church and its leaders. He has been a pastor of four churches and interim pastor of 10 churches, as well as an author, speaker, professor, and dean. He has written numerous books, including three number-one bestsellers: I Am a Church Member, Autopsy of a Deceased Church, and Simple Church. His latest book is Pray & Go: Your Invitation to Become a Great Commission Christian. Thom and his wife live in Franklin, Tennessee.