Jonathan Leeman
The Power and Importance of Polity
By H. Powell, J. Leeman, M. Dever | 05.31.2012Jonathan Leeman asks Hunter Powell and Mark Dever about authority in the church. What authority does the congregation have? What about the elders? And what did the congregationalists at the Westminster Assembly have to say about it?
The Underestimated Pastoral Power of a Proper Doctrine of Conversion
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: The Underestimated Doctrine of Conversion | 02.29.2012What is your task? It’s reminding them that they are Christians.
The Corporate Component of Conversion
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: The Underestimated Doctrine of Conversion | 02.29.2012The corporate element of conversion must not come first, lest we lose the whole thing. But it must come.
One Assembly
By Jonathan LeemanRethinking the Multisite and Multiservice Church Models Maybe you have been there: you’re running late to church, and you know it will be hard to find an empty seat. This … keep reading…
How the Nations Rage
By Jonathan LeemanRethinking Faith and Politics in a Divided Age How can we move forward amid such political strife and cultural contention? We live in a time of division. It shows up … keep reading…
Don’t Fire Your Church Members
By Jonathan LeemanThe Case for Congregationalism Church membership is not just a status, it’s an office. Leaders shouldn’t fire members from the responsibilities given to them by Jesus—they should train them! When … keep reading…
The Church and the Surprising Offense of God’s Love
By Jonathan LeemanReintroducing the Doctrines of Church Membership and Discipline When the world speaks of “love,” it often means unconditional acceptance. Many churches have adopted this mind-set in their practice of membership … keep reading…
The Rule of Love
By Jonathan LeemanHow the Local Church Should Reflect God’s Love and Authority Our culture’s view of love―with no boundaries or judgments or conditions― justifies whatever our hearts want and whatever our hearts … keep reading…
