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Pastors, Don’t Let Your People Resign Into Thin Air, Part 2

By Jonathan Leeman | 2.7.2012

Thank you to those who have taken time to respond to Bobby Jamieson’s blog. Bobby has clearly provoked a robust discussion; so much so, that I thought it might be worth offering a few comments that, I hope, will promote shared understanding.

A few housekeeping matters first:

Great offer from Desiring God

By Jonathan Leeman | 1.16.2012

Desiring God, whose pattern of generosity has been an example for many ministries like our own, continues to excel in generosity by giving away free PDF versions  of John Piper's book Bloodlines in light of Martin Luther King Day.  Check it out!

Tips for Confronting a Fellow Church Member

By Jonathan Leeman | 1.4.2012

 

1.      Pray.

2.      Look for any logs in your own eye. Consider:

  • What’s your purpose in confrontation—to get something off your chest and feel better, or to genuinely serve and love the person?
  • Have you contributed to the problem? Have you dealt with your contribution?

3.      Speak to the person alone, unless…

What You Reeeally Want in a Pastor

By Jonathan Leeman | 12.19.2011

There are a lot of things a church should look for in its next pastor. But as your church considers different pastoral candidates, I want to make sure this is toward the top of your list: a supernatural faith in the power of God’s Word.

 

AS IMPORTANT ANY OTHER QUALITY

I’m not talking about a man who simply checks the belief box on the “authority” or “sufficiency” or “power” of the Bible.

Maybe I Do Want Topical Preaching?

By Jonathan Leeman | 12.14.2011

Dear Mr. Young Expositional Preacher. I am a member of your church. Call me Johnny Average Church Member.

First of all, I am very grateful for your commitment to expositional preaching. Don’t lose the commitment. I know a guy named Leeman who wrote a book on the supernatural power of expositional preaching, which I read, and, on the whole, think I would affirm.

What to Say to Non-Committal Church Attenders

By Jonathan Leeman | 12.6.2011

Joe has attended your church for about a year. He says he’s a Christian. But he has not joined. Should you encourage him to join? How?

If you don’t think church membership is biblical, then you should say nothing. If you do, then keep reading.

First off, I do think you should address Joe. It’s easier to say nothing, but it may be self-protection that’s motivating you to keep quiet. It’s not love for Joe.

HOW WELL DO I KNOW THEM?

What To Say To Church Members Leaving for Poor Reasons

By Jonathan Leeman | 11.29.2011


Let’s face it: there are better and worse reasons to leave a church. Are you moving to another city? That’s a good reason. Are you harboring bitterness toward someone who has offended you? That’s a bad reason. Does the church neglect to preach biblical sermons weekly? A good reason. Do you not like the church’s style? Probably a bad reason.

How Do Love and Holiness Relate?

By Jonathan Leeman | 11.22.2011

The relationship between love and holiness in the history of the church is checkered, to say the least.

TEMPTATIONS TO MISCHARACTERIZE THE RELATIONSHIP