Art Rainer

Dr. Art Rainer is a recognized figure in Christian personal finance, focusing on helping individuals and families align their financial decisions with biblical principles. Rainer holds a Doctor of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University and an MBA from the University of Kentucky. He has served as a vice president at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His academic background in business and commitment to faith inform his expertise in financial stewardship and biblical finance.

Rainer writes and speaks on topics related to personal finance, wealth management, and generosity. He is the author of "The Money Challenge: 30 Days of Discovering God's Design for You and Your Money," "The Marriage Challenge," and "Find More Money." He also wrote "Money in the Light of Eternity: What the Bible Says about Your Financial Purpose." In collaboration with Thom S. Rainer, he co-authored "Simple Life," which draws on interviews with more than 1,000 individuals to explore key areas such as time, relationships, faith, and money. For younger audiences, Rainer created "The Secret Slide Money Club," an early-reader fiction series designed to teach children foundational principles of financial health through humor and adventure.

Rainer is the founder of the Institute for Christian Financial Health and Christian Money Solutions. The Institute trains Certified Christian Financial Counselors to assist individuals and couples with financial challenges, emphasizing debt management, budgeting, and stewardship from a biblical perspective. The Institute also produces the Christian Financial Health Report, which provides data on topics including generosity, debt, savings, budgeting, retirement, church teachings, and professional financial guidance among Christians.

Rainer hosts the More Than Money podcast, offering practical, biblically-based financial advice through interviews and listener questions. He is a regular contributor to Faith & Finance, reaching audiences interested in integrating faith with financial decision-making.