I Thessalonians 5:12-13 says: “Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual
guidance. Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work.”
One special moment at our recent 40th Anniversary Celebration gave us a chance to do just that. Dennis and Barbara Rainey are co-founders of FamilyLife and have been in leadership for each of those 40 years! I cannot imagine that it has been easy to live and raise 6 children in the ‘fishbowl’ of Christian ministry but they have been faithful – not perfect, but faithful – in the midst of it all. As a staff, we are glad to thank them for their years of service!