Must Baptism Precede Membership? Of course!
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014How does a local church make that declaration that one belongs to Christ and his kingdom? Through baptism (and the Lord’s Supper).
Should Elders Ever Walk Away?
By J. Rinne, J. Leeman, M. McKinley | 08.22.2014In a pastoral counseling or shepherding situation, when do you say, “I have nothing else to give,” and move on?
All Together Now: From Multiple Services Toward a Single Assembly
By Kyle Cheatham | 08.22.2014“But what if the building is getting full and you still want to reach more people?” Certainly, we should not pursue one priority (community) at the expense of another (evangelism).
How T4G Gave Me a Vision for Massive Single-Site, Single-Service Churches
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014Perhaps the lesson here is, if your preaching will bring that many people, maybe it’s not such a bad thing to build the big building after all.
Long-Term Consequences of Pragmatism in the Church
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014Is there something not just to megachurches, but to post-1950s-evangelicalism as a whole that, over time, tends to undermine the very doctrinal convictions which makes us evangelicals?
What Is a Local Church?
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014It’s the institution which Jesus created and authorized to pronounce the gospel of the kingdom, to affirm gospel professors, to oversee their discipleship, and to expose impostors.
A Faithful Witness Whose Testimony Challenges Muslim Insider Movements
By Ed Roberts | 08.22.2014The Written Defense of the Rev. Mehdi Dibaj Delivered to the Sari Court of Justice – Sari, Iran December 3, 1993 A born Muslim who decided to follow and serve … keep reading…
What Is Church Membership?
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014What is church membership? It’s a declaration of citizenship in Christ’s kingdom.
Is There an Office for Pastors’ Wives?
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014Shouldn’t the pastor’s wife seek to love and serve the church as occasion permits and as gifts allow? Yes, but only because she is a Christian, not because she is an elder’s wife.
Discipline and Caring for the Sinned-Against
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014Really? You experienced God’s grace as your wife was disciplined?
“Is There a Holy Spirit?”
By Bobby Jamieson | 08.22.2014You could put it like this: if there were no Holy Spirit, would your ministry work just as well?
Your Church and Your Life Planning
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014If you are a Christian, it’s worth asking whether you include your church in your life planning.
Pastors, Don’t Let Your People Resign into Thin Air
By Bobby Jamieson | 08.22.2014So pastors, just as you pay careful attention to the front door of your church, keep a close eye on the back door, too.
Pastors, Don’t Let Your People Resign Into Thin Air, Part 2
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.22.2014The main bone of contention around this is around the idea of authority, and whether or not churches have the authority to say “no” to anyone who says, “I want to resign now.”
Six Ways to Help People Pray
By Mike McKinley | 08.22.2014Here are six ways you as a pastor can help your people become more faithful and enthusiastic in their prayer life.
