How Biblical Theology Guards and Guides Churches

By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Biblical Theology: Guardian and Guide of the Church | 08.20.2014

Right biblical theology offers a trustworthy guide to life in the church, and guards against wrong emphases, wrong expectations, and a wrong gospel.

10 Questions Every Pastor Should Ask about Their Church’s Music

By K. Getty, K. Getty | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 08.08.2014

The leaders of the church, and not the music leader or team, is ultimately responsible for how well the congregation is singing.

FAQ on Elder Ratio

By Jonathan Leeman | 07.20.2014

To:                   The members of Capitol Hill Baptist Church From:              Jonathan Leeman, for the CHBC elders Date:               July 20, 2014 The elders of Capitol Hill Baptist propose the following … keep reading…

Where’d All These Calvinists Come From?

By Mark Dever | 06.18.2014

Two events served to bring to the front of my mind the growing prominence of reformed theology among the young in the American evangelical scene. I was having dinner in … keep reading…

“We’re Here for the People Who Will Come”

By Matt Schmucker | 06.18.2014

In January of 1993 I found myself at Capitol Hill Baptist Church having just received the resignation of the pastor (his sin disqualified him from continuing on in the pulpit).  … keep reading…

Historical Reflections on Baptism and Church Membership

By Aaron Menikoff | 06.18.2014

Maybe it simply worth noting that there is a long history, first in England, then in the States, of Baptists addressing the question of whether the unbaptized should be accepted into the … keep reading…

How Should Christians Relate to Excommunicated Family Members?

By Michael Lawrence | 9Marks Journal: Church Discipline: Medicine for the Body | 06.17.2014

How should Christians relate to family members who have been excommunicated from a church?

Against Music*

By Greg Gilbert | 06.17.2014

I think the entire evangelical world ought to put a moratorium on any kind of instrumental music, and just chant psalms in their worship services—for the next ten years.* I’ve … keep reading…

Pitfalls in Worship Music Today

By Bob Kauflin | 06.17.2014

Editor’s Note: I suspected the wonderfully musical and always thoughtful Bob Kauflin would have a helpful contribution to make following on Greg Gilbert’s last post (as well as the many good commenters), so … keep reading…

Things to Ask a Church when Considering a Pastorate

By Matt Schmucker | 06.17.2014

A close friend recently asked me what I’d ask about if I was considering a pastoral position at a church. Good question. Young pastors are too often focused on what they’ll … keep reading…

I Move We Don’t Vote So Much!

By Greg Gilbert | 06.17.2014

There’s an interesting pattern I’ve noticed in evangelical churches: The smaller the church, the more frequent the votes. Most of the mega-churches in the evangelical world don’t seem to do a whole lot … keep reading…

To Godly Seminary Professors Everywhere

By Jonathan Leeman | 06.16.2014

This is a letter to any of you who are godly seminary professors. I’ve want to write you about this for a while now. What sparked it recently is the announcement of a … keep reading…

“Mark Dever Doesn’t Practice Separation”?

By Mark Dever | 06.16.2014

Really?  Some have said this.  But, I must confess that this comes as a surprise to me.  I think defining marks of my time at CHBC have been involved with … keep reading…

Church Reform When You’re Not (Necessarily) the Pastor

By Greg Gilbert | 06.16.2014

All these come from my own experience as one of several men who have worked to reform Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville.  I don’t claim universality for any of … keep reading…

Hate Your Enemy?

By Greg Gilbert | 06.13.2014

When Jesus said, “Love your enemies,” exactly how broadly did he intend that command to apply? Don’t know if you saw it online this week, but Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, the fiery, opinionated … keep reading…

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