Discipleship
Civil Rights Vision Trip: One Church’s Story
By Mark Vroegop | 10.22.2018A few weeks ago, I led 50 leaders from our church on what we called a Civil Rights Vision Trip. Here’s what we learned.
Elders Are to Be Hospitable, Not Just Their Wives
By Kent Butterfield | 10.15.2018May all elders have the reputation that they are given to hospitality.
Should Pastors Talk about Brett Kavanaugh on Sunday?
By Jonathan Leeman | 10.04.2018You don’t have to address Brett Kavanaugh this Sunday. But if you do, don’t pick a side.
Are Catechisms a Baptist Thing?
By Jeff Robinson | 10.01.2018To the thinking of many, “Baptist” and “catechism” aren’t allies. But historically speaking, nothing could be further from the truth.
Three Reasons You Should Preach through Proverbs
By Juan Sanchez | 09.27.2018Proverbs makes for challenging preaching, but who else is going to teach our people how to read wisdom literature if we don’t?
3 Reasons You Should Preach through the Psalms
By David King | 09.20.2018It’s been said that all of life with God is expressed in the Psalms. That’s true, and your people need the comprehensive discipleship course found in this book. Our own souls need it, too.
Book Review: No Quick Fix, by Andy Naselli
Review by Justin Harris | 09.17.2018This book expertly exposes the dangers and errors of “higher life” theology.
Not Satisfied with Our Shepherding Yet—But Doing Much Better than Before
By Bob Johnson | 09.11.2018Can you imagine what it’s like to go home after a leadership meeting with the knowledge that you were actually fulfilling your God-given mandate?
How to Encourage Your People Just Like the Apostle Paul
By Matthew Fletcher | 09.04.2018A simple idea for pastors to encourage their people—just like the apostle Paul.
A Strategy for Delaying the Baptism of Young Children
By Scott Daniel | 08.24.2018What should you say to the family of a young child who wants to be baptized?
Book Review: When Darkness Seems My Closest Friend, by Mark Meynell
Review by Nathan Loudin | 08.20.2018Simply put, this book isn’t meant to equip pastors for pastoral ministry to a depressed world. It’s a book for pastors who wrestle with depression themselves.
Book Review: Practicing the Power, by Sam Storms
Review by Paul Martin | 08.16.2018Sam Storms’ recent book is a field guide for Reformed churches to introduce charismatic practices into the life of the assembly.
4 Ways to Become an Effective Role Player in Your Church
By Joseph Dicks | 08.10.2018Like a successful team, every healthy church has both leaders and role players.
Episode 56: On Pastoral Burnout
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 9Marks Journal: Pastoral Burnout: Its Causes & Cures | 07.17.2018Mark and Jonathan discuss the subject of burnout, particularly how it happens and what church leaders can do to avoid it in the first place.
Pastoring Amid Depression
By John Starke | 9Marks Journal: Pastoral Burnout: Its Causes & Cures | 07.17.2018It should not then surprise you, pastor, that you may experience depression—even though you’ve never experienced it before.
