Widows: The Untapped Resource in Your Church
By Keith Collier | 11.07.2023Don’t just minister to widows; mobilize them. Don’t discount them; deploy them.
Book Review: Embracing Complementarianism, by Graham Beynon & Jane Tooher
By E. Wheeler, J. Manley | 11.02.2023‘Embracing Complementarianism’ by Graham Beynon and Jane Tooher offers a refreshing breeze of timely wisdom to the hot debate about gender distinctions.
The Role of Women in Healthy Church Formation
By Madeline Arthington | 10.19.2023Here are twelve examples of how women can help the church based on Madeline Arthington’s experience in a Central Asian congregation.
What Can the Metropolitan Tabernacle Teach Us About Women’s Ministry?
By Jenna DiPrima | 07.18.2023Though Lavinia Bartlett died over 150 years ago, pastors and churches today can learn a great deal from her, particularly as they consider how to organize women’s ministry in the life of the church.
Book Review: Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church, by Donald S. Whitney
Review by Mark Redfern | 01.11.2023Whitney supplies the reader with spiritual disciplines for within the church and why such disciplines are essential to a true pursuit of God.
Book Review: Counseling Women, by Kristin L. Kellen
Review by Hayley Satrom | 01.06.2023Kellen provides a biblical framework for coming alongside women in need, as well as practical counseling advice derived from years of experience.
Best Books for Pastors in 2022
By Alex Duke | 12.21.2022We asked pastors around the world a simple question: what books did you read in 2022 that helped you be a better pastor?
A Foolproof Discipling Program: Corporate Worship
By John Sarver | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022The Sunday gathering is the primary discipler of a local congregation because of what it proclaims and the pattern it sets.
Why Parents Are the Primary Spiritual Caregivers of Their Children
By Rhys Plant | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022Equip the saints for the work of the ministry by helping parents disciple their children toward maturity.
Spotting, Assessing, and Training Leaders for Church Ministries
By Joel Kurz | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022We need to find and train leaders. But how?
How to Select Children’s Curriculum
By Mark Redfern | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022Don’t skimp on theology when it comes to your church’s curriculum for children. The ultimate goal is to help our children to know God.
Raising the Cane: Refreshing Your Seniors’ Ministry
By Will Pareja | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022Whether you’re a pastor or a deacon responsible for the care of senior saints, here are some suggestions on refreshing them in Christ.
Paul Was a Youth Pastor
By M. Redfern, S. Emadi | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022Paul teaches kids the Bible and applies it to their lives, teaches in a way that leads children back to the authority of their parents, and equips parents to effectively disciple their children.
Parachurch, Not Parachute: Advantages and Disadvantages of Extra-Church Bible Studies and Fellowships
By Sam Crites | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022The key to healthy parachurch ministry is to make sure its ultimate goal is to support and encourage healthy churches.
Our Main Goals for Youth Ministry
By Deepak Reju | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022Foster a culture of discipling with the teenagers. Build a bridge from the rest of the church into their lives.
