John Starke

Pastoring Amid Depression

By John Starke | 9Marks Journal: Pastoral Burnout: Its Causes & Cures | 07.17.2018

It should not then surprise you, pastor, that you may experience depression—even though you’ve never experienced it before.

The Loneliness of Church Planting

By John Starke | 9Marks Journal: Church Mergers and Plants | 06.20.2017

An enchantment with the city isn’t the same as a biblical love for the city, and it won’t sustain you in the long run.

Book Review: Marks of the Messenger, by J. Mack Stiles

Review by John Starke | 9Marks Journal: Pastoral Moves | 01.03.2011

Stiles reminds us that we may not have the power of persuasion, but if we are faithful to the biblical message, we have the power of God.