Discipleship
Best Books for Pastors in 2022
By Alex Duke | 12.21.2022We asked pastors around the world a simple question: what books did you read in 2022 that helped you be a better pastor?
A Foolproof Discipling Program: Corporate Worship
By John Sarver | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022The Sunday gathering is the primary discipler of a local congregation because of what it proclaims and the pattern it sets.
Why Parents Are the Primary Spiritual Caregivers of Their Children
By Rhys Plant | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022Equip the saints for the work of the ministry by helping parents disciple their children toward maturity.
Spotting, Assessing, and Training Leaders for Church Ministries
By Joel Kurz | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022We need to find and train leaders. But how?
How to Select Children’s Curriculum
By Mark Redfern | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022Don’t skimp on theology when it comes to your church’s curriculum for children. The ultimate goal is to help our children to know God.
Raising the Cane: Refreshing Your Seniors’ Ministry
By Will Pareja | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022Whether you’re a pastor or a deacon responsible for the care of senior saints, here are some suggestions on refreshing them in Christ.
How Small Groups Can Foster Church Unity . . . Or Destroy It
By Dave Russell | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022Small groups have the potential to be a tool for maintaining church unity—when they are led wisely.
Paul Was a Youth Pastor
By M. Redfern, S. Emadi | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022Paul teaches kids the Bible and applies it to their lives, teaches in a way that leads children back to the authority of their parents, and equips parents to effectively disciple their children.
Parachurch, Not Parachute: Advantages and Disadvantages of Extra-Church Bible Studies and Fellowships
By Sam Crites | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022The key to healthy parachurch ministry is to make sure its ultimate goal is to support and encourage healthy churches.
Our Main Goals for Youth Ministry
By Deepak Reju | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022Foster a culture of discipling with the teenagers. Build a bridge from the rest of the church into their lives.
How to Encourage Women’s Discipling
By Madison Hetzler | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022Let what happens on Sunday spill over into the rest of the week. Share a church pew, then start sharing dinner tables, sidewalks, and car rides.
Why a Pastor Should Care about Children’s Ministry
By Ed Moore | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022We as pastors should never fall into the trap of thinking we are above caring for the souls of young children.
The Empty Promises of a Busy Schedule
By Justin Perdue | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.15.2022A busy ministry calendar can distract and exhaust the saints more than it establishes them in the faith and furthers the church’s mission.
How to Redeem Your Singles Ministry
By John Lee | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.14.2022How do you care for the singles of your church without them feeling like they’re attending a Christian speed-dating event?
Risks and Benefits of Age-Specific Ministry
By Jason Seville | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Ministries | 12.13.2022May we faithfully consider how to leverage “age and stage” for gospel purposes while avoiding the prevalent pitfalls.
