Deepak Reju

On Charges of Domestic Abuse, with Deepak Reju (Pastors Talk , Ep. 233)
By D. Reju, J. Leeman, M. Dever | 04.04.2023In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark and Jonathan chat with Deepak Reju about pastoral responses to domestic abuse.

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.

Pastoring in a Pandemic, Episode 19: Caring for the Anxious & the Fearful (with Deepak Reju)
By D. Reju, J. Leeman | 05.28.2020Has COVID-19 caused you to feel anxious and fearful? Jonathan Leeman chats with pastor and counselor Deepak Reju about these emotions, and how we ought to care for people who are weighed down by them.

How Should I Respond to the Growing Pornography Consumption?
By Deepak Reju | 05.11.2020With so many people stuck inside and enduring social isolation, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen an increase in church members struggling with pornography.

Episode 64: On Equipping the Church to Fight Pornography Together (with Deepak Reju)
By D. Reju, J. Leeman, M. Dever | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and Pornography | 11.13.2018It’s vital for individual Christians to pursue holiness. But how can church members work *together* in fighting against the sin of pornography?

How Do Church Members Fight Porn Addiction Together?
By Deepak Reju | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and Pornography | 10.30.2018What would it mean to fight pornography together? What would it look like to cultivate a culture where leaders and members help one another?

Book Review: Wired for Intimacy, by William Struthers
Review by Deepak Reju | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and Pornography | 10.30.2018Those who want to understand the biology that contributes to porn addiction will be well served by Struthers’ book.

When Do You Stop Counseling?
By Deepak Reju | 08.20.2015When to end counseling is always a judgment call that requires a lot of wisdom. The decision to bring the counseling process to a close is sometimes clear, but often not.

The Pastor and Counseling—A Conversation with Deepak Reju & Jeremy Pierre
By D. Reju, J. Leeman | 06.12.2015How do we apply the gospel to same-sex attraction? Why does a teenager struggling with self-cutting need to hear about justification by faith alone? How in the world can a biblical doctrine of God help a husband prone to anger?

Hate Mail
By Deepak Reju | 01.15.2015How should you, as a pastor, think about receiving criticism? Consider six things.
Why Use an “In-House” Church Membership Directory?
By Deepak Reju | 06.12.2014We have a “in-house” church data base that our staff manages so that we can regularly and often reproduce a church membership directory. While I’m sure there are a lot … keep reading…
How to Show Compassion and Avoid Pastoral Burnout
By Deepak Reju | 06.12.2014How can pastors avoid burning out as they compassionately care for their people? Here are thirteen suggestions to consider: You are not the Lord. The most dangerous thing about counseling is … keep reading…
Churches Cooperating in Pastoring
By Deepak Reju | 9Marks Journal: Church and Churches | 05.10.2013Sometimes shepherds need to get on the phone in order to care together for straying sheep.

The Pastor and Counseling
By D. Reju, J. PierreThe Basics of Shepherding Members in Need Pastors spend much of their time counseling people in crisis. It’s a delicate task that requires one to carefully evaluate each situation, share … keep reading…

Book Review: Wired for Intimacy, by William Struthers
Review by Deepak Reju | 9Marks Journal: Church and Parachurch: Friends or Foes? | 01.31.2011Struthers’ research helps us to understand how pornography rewires the brain.