The Bible’s Burden for Church Revitalization
By Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: Revitalize: Why We Must Reclaim Dying Churches—and How | 10.27.2011Like Paul, we should have a burden to revitalize churches that are in various stages of sickness. And we’ve got no shortage of those churches, especially in America.
You Should Think Twice Before Firing Incompetent Staff
By Phillip Jensen | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and his Staff, Part 2 | 08.29.2011It’s not appropriate to sack competent staff members simply to suit the current developments at the church.
You Have An Obligation to Fire Incompetent Staff
By Matt Schmucker | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and his Staff, Part 2 | 08.29.2011An unfaithful employee of the church undermines the trust which underlies a Christian’s giving.
When Should Ministry Be Staffed?
By Jamie Dunlop | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and his Staff, Part 2 | 08.29.2011Generally, if an activity is not important enough to get done if the staff position were eliminated, it is likely not important enough to get done at all.
Pastors’ Forum: Staff Meeting Best Practices
9Marks | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and his Staff, Part 1 | 06.28.2011We asked a group of pastors for their best ideas for staff meetings. What follows is an adaptation of the email exchange that ensued.
