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.
Authority
By Jonathan LeemanIn every position of power—from executives and world leaders to church elders and parents—lies the potential for life-giving leadership or destructive corruption. Driven by sinful pride or opportunism, many people … keep reading…
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…
Word-Centered Church
By Jonathan LeemanHow Scripture Brings Life and Growth to God’s People Word-Centered Church offers a thorough treatment of one of God’s greatest concerns: growing His people and growing His church. Because when churches … keep reading…
Baptist Foundations
By J. Leeman, M. DeverChurch Government for an Anti-Institutional Age Ours is an anti-polity age, perhaps more than any other time in the history of the church. Yet polity remains as important now as … keep reading…
Whatever the Model, Don’t Be Afraid to Teach
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Don't Be Too Cool for Sunday School | 12.19.2011Both Sunday school as an event or Sunday school as a group can work. But recognize the shortcomings of either approach and work to supplement them.