Shepherding a Church through the Loss of a Shepherd

By Bob Johnson | 08.22.2014

He was a pastor who needed a pastor, a brother who needed a brother.

Leading the Church While Leading your Family

By Bob Johnson | 08.22.2014

Can we really be effective pastors and good husbands and dads? Do we really have to choose between the church and our family?

Is the Future of Church Planting Bi-Vocational?

By J. D. Greear, M. McDaniel | 08.22.2014

So is bi-vocational “the future” of planting? The answer is yes, and no.

Disenfranchised Christians, Strong Churches

By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014

I think it is fair to say that many evangelical Christians are experiencing an increasing sense of disenfranchisement in American life, as well as the expectation that things are getting worse.

Putting in a Good Word for Congregationalism

By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014

I don’t mean these remarks as a full-on explanation or defense of congregationalism, but simply an attempt to give a more careful treatment to the matter of authority.

Violence Against Women and Church Discipline

By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014

How should a church respond to the case of a husband abusing his wife, or man his daughter? Decisively and quickly.

Preaching for the “Home Run”

By Mike McKinley | 08.22.2014

Most sermons are “base hits.” The preacher presents the meaning of the text, teaches and applies it faithfully, and the congregation receives it gladly.

Questioning Kevin DeYoung’s Good Word on Presbyterianism

By Hunter Powell | 08.22.2014

Not so fast! That’s my quick response to Kevin DeYoung’s six-point post called “Putting in a Good Word for Presbyterianism.”

How to Change Your Church (Part 3 of 4)

By Bobby Jamieson | 08.22.2014

In this post, I want to answer the question, “Well then, what can I do if I’m in a church that seriously needs to change?”

How to Live with What You Can’t Change (Part 4 of 4)

By Bobby Jamieson | 08.22.2014

Basically, you’ve got two options: leave peaceably, or stay cheerfully.

Churches Raising up Pastors in Sydney, Australia

By B. Jamieson, J. Smuts | 08.22.2014

I hope that many pastors will be encouraged, challenged, and equipped for similar work in training leaders through John’s experience.

Should Churches Monitor Members’ Giving?

By Jamie Dunlop | 08.22.2014

Shouldn’t we use our ability to track our members’ giving to help shepherd them? I’d say no. Here’s why.

Why You Can’t Change Your Church (Part 1 of 4)

By Bobby Jamieson | 08.22.2014

How can you change your church when you’re not the pastor?

When Can You Change Your Church? (Part 2 of 4)

By Bobby Jamieson | 08.22.2014

I pray God would give you wisdom to discern how best to serve, strengthen, and unify your local church, regardless of how you may or may not be able to change it.

Must Baptism Precede Membership? Of course!

By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014

How does a local church make that declaration that one belongs to Christ and his kingdom? Through baptism (and the Lord’s Supper).

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