Jonathan Leeman
On How to Talk to Your Church About Leaving (with Hershael York) | Pastors Talk, Ep. 159
By H. York, J. Leeman, M. Dever | 02.09.2021How transparent should pastors be with their congregation as they think about pursuing other jobs? As it turns out, Mark Dever and Hershael York offer different counsel on this. Jonathan Leeman chats with them about the wisdom of different approaches.
On Chairing an Elders Meeting (with Isaac Adams & Ken Barbic) | Pastors Talk, Ep. 158
By I. Adams, J. Leeman, K. Barbic, M. Dever | 02.02.2021What is an elder chairman? What do they do? Why is it a helpful role?
Rediscover Church
By C. Hansen, J. LeemanWhy the Body of Christ Is Essential Churches are currently facing a host of difficult issues―potential shut-downs and restrictions due to COVID-19, political dissension among members, racial division, church abuse … keep reading…
Why the Heavenly Minded Do the Most Earthly Good (with Aaron Menikoff) | Journal Talk
By A. Menikoff, J. Leeman | 01.28.2021Jonathan chats with Aaron Menikoff about his article from the recent Journal on Heaven, in which he argues that the heavenly minded ought to do the most earthly good.
On Why Should I Be Baptized? (with Bobby Jamieson) | Pastors Talk, Ep. 157
By B. Jamieson, J. Leeman, M. Dever | 01.26.2021Surely you’ve heard someone ask, “But pastor, why should I be baptized?” In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman chats with Mark Dever and Bobby Jamieson about that important question.
Episode 156: On How Pastors Should Prepare their People for Eternity
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 01.19.2021In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman chats with Mark Dever about one of the pastor’s most important jobs: preparing his people for eternity.
Rediscover Church Study Guide
By C. Hansen, J. Leeman, M. HillWhy the Body of Christ is Essential With the COVID-19 pandemic, changing priorities, and polarizing political and social issues, many people are now choosing to worship online—or quit church altogether. … keep reading…
Churches: The Embassies and Geography of Heaven
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Heaven: Rejoicing in Future Glory | 12.22.2020Your local church is an embassy and the temporary geography of heaven. Have you ever thought about that?
Episode 155: On Remembering 2020
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 12.15.2020In this final Pastors Talk episode of 2020, Jonathan Leeman chats with Mark Dever about the highs and lows of this particular year.
Episode 154: On A Bunch of Fun Biographies
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 12.08.2020Are you looking for books to read this holiday season? Jonathan Leeman chats with Mark Dever about a bunch of fun biographies.
Episode 153: On Caring for Members Unwilling to Come Back to Church (with Nathan Knight)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever, N. Knight | 12.02.2020Among the many things 2020 has made more complicated, chief among them is caring for members who are unwilling to come back to church.
Episode 152: On Virtual “Church”
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 11.24.2020For years, certain churches and ministries have referred to “virtual church” or “attending church online.” This year of COVID-19—the “anti-gathering virus,” as Mark puts it in this episode—has made such phrases even more popular.
The Government Says We Can’t Sing! What Should We Do? (A Forum)
By Jonathan Leeman | 11.19.2020A few different pastors offer a few different perspectives on what to do when the government tells churches they can’t sing.
Episode 151: On How Much a Pastor Should Care About His Reputation
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 11.10.2020Paul says pastors must be “well thought of by outsiders.” But Jesus says we’re “blessed” when others speak evil about us, even falsely.
What do we do with this? How much should a pastor care about his reputation?
