Mark Dever
Pastors’ Forum: Do’s and Don’ts of Church Reform
By B. Johnson, G. Kell, M. Dever, M. Lawrence, M. McKinley, T. Anyabwile | 9Marks Journal: Revitalize: Why We Must Reclaim Dying Churches—and How | 10.28.2011What to do—and what not to do—in the midst of church reform.
What is the Mission of the Church? Part 2
By G. Gilbert, K. DeYoung, M. Dever | 10.03.2011Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert, authors of the new book What is the Mission of the Church?, examine key biblical passages on mission, the poor, and the kingdom of God.
Blessings and Trials of Short-Term Staff
By Mark Dever | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and his Staff, Part 2 | 08.29.2011Short-term staff are a blessing from God. They should be used for his glory and their own good, as well as for the good of other congregations they may yet serve.
What is the Mission of the Church? Part 1
By G. Gilbert, K. DeYoung, M. Dever | 08.29.2011In view of their new book, Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert discuss the mission of the church, social justice, and the gospel.
Business Practices and the Church
By J. Hardin, M. Dever | 08.01.2011What does it mean to view a church like a business? Is it wrong to market your church? Mark Dever asks John Hardin these questions and more based on his recent doctoral work on church marketing.
The Obvious and Not-So-Obvious of Staff Management
By Mark Dever | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and his Staff, Part 1 | 06.28.2011If God has entrusted you with gifted team members, we want to encourage them. They are gifts of Christ to his church. Cherish them.
The Two Kingdoms and the Natural Law with David VanDrunen
By D. VanDrunen, M. Dever | 04.04.2011Mark Dever asks David VanDrunen for a tutorial on the complex but important topic of a church's role in political society.
Culture of Discipling
By M. Dever, P. Van Steenburgh | 02.18.2011Mark Dever explains why he prioritizes building relationships like he does—in the church, between Christians, and among pastors.
The Power of God’s Word
By J. Leeman, M. Dever, S. Linne | 01.31.2011Mark Dever asks Jonathan Leeman and Shai Linne about the unique power of God’s Word in giving life to the church.
Understanding the Bible and Ministry
By B. Winter, M. Dever | 01.01.2011New Testament scholar Bruce Winter jumps into the fray over cultural contextualization in ministry, the importance of historical background for interpreting Scripture, and bad contemporary ideas of leadership.
Staying for the Glory of God: The Sibbes, Simeon and Stott Model
By Mark Dever | 9Marks Journal: Pastoral Moves | 12.20.2010Do we as pastors consider staying for the glory of God?
What’s Right About Elders? Part 2 of 2 on Finding a Pastor
By Mark Dever | 9Marks Journal: Pastoral Moves | 12.20.2010Click here for the first of two articles: “What’s Wrong with Search Committees? Part 1 of 2 on Finding a Pastor”
What’s Wrong With Search Committees? Part 1 of 2 on Finding a Pastor
By Mark Dever | 9Marks Journal: Pastoral Moves | 12.20.2010If churches were healthier, we’d never need to call together pastoral search committees.
Engaging Your Generation
By M. Dever, M. Chandler | 12.01.2010Matt Chandler discusses his past year, his approach to preaching, and what it takes to engage this generation with the gospel.
Life and Ministry in the Southern Baptist Convention
By D. Akin, M. Dever | 10.29.2010Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Seminary, talks about his conversion, the Great Commission Resurgence, easy believism, what he’s learned from Paige Patterson and Al Mohler, and more.