Discipleship
Six Benefits of Evangelism for Discipleship
By Brian Parks | 9Marks Journal: Discipling in the Church | 08.27.2012Here are six ways that treating evangelism as a necessary part of discipleship helps to grow mature disciples.
A Discipler’s Daily Itinerary
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Discipling in the Church | 08.27.2012It is not always easy to figure out where discipling fits into the busy week. But here is a sample of what a day might look like.
Discipleship and the Paradoxes of Growth
By Garrett Kell | 9Marks Journal: Discipling in the Church | 08.27.2012As Christians, we live by dying and rest by striving. But how do these paradoxes practically play out in discipleship?
Discipling When You Need to Be Discipled
By Erin Wheeler | 9Marks Journal: Discipling in the Church | 08.27.2012Ever feel like you have no business playing teacher because you’re still a student? The gospel reminds us that God’s power is made perfect in our weakness.
Discipleship According to the Scriptures
By Garrett Kell | 9Marks Journal: Discipling in the Church | 08.27.2012Disciples are called to follow Christ, and following him means helping others follow him.
How Can Pastors Raise Up Leaders?
By Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: Discipling in the Church | 08.27.2012Here are thirteen ways you can help to raise up other leaders in your congregation.
Elders—The Church’s Lead Disciple-Makers
By Jeramie Rinne | 9Marks Journal: Discipling in the Church | 08.27.2012The goal of shepherding is the maturity of the members. Therefore, elders should be the church’s lead disciple-makers.
Discipling: More than a Podcast Preacher
By Jonathan Dodson | 9Marks Journal: Discipling in the Church | 08.27.2012Podcast sermons can never replace in-person spiritual fathers. Here’s how to recover a relationally mediated gospel.
The Heart of a Disciple-Making Pastor
By Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: Discipling in the Church | 08.27.2012What is the essential quality of a disciple-making pastor? Rejoicing in others’ ministry.
Race, the Cross, and the Christian Life
By J. Piper, M. Dever | 07.03.2012John Piper addresses racism, the gospel, obstacles to reconciliation, and white guilt in this discussion of his recent book Bloodlines.
Book Review: Redeeming Church Conflicts, by Tara Barthel and David Edling
Review by Matt Smethurst | 9Marks Journal: Wanted: Apostolic Pastors | 05.08.2012Barthel and Edling have done the church a vital service in applying biblical counseling principles to the realm of congregational conflict.
Book Review: Dallas and the Spitfire, by Ted Kluck and Dallas Janche
Review by Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: Wanted: Apostolic Pastors | 05.08.2012By telling an extraordinary story, Dallas and the Spitfire gives hope for the ordinary.
The Advantages of Curriculum
By Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: Don't Be Too Cool for Sunday School | 12.19.2011Using theologically trustworthy curriculum is a great way to free up your and other church leaders’ time while still delivering solid supplemental teaching every week.
Five Things Every Group Leader Should Do
By Michael Kelley | 9Marks Journal: Don't Be Too Cool for Sunday School | 12.19.2011You aren’t smart enough, entertaining enough, or talented enough to bring about real spiritual change. That’s actually good news, if you let it be.
Sunday School for Dummies: How to Use and Develop New Teachers
By Jamie Dunlop | 9Marks Journal: Don't Be Too Cool for Sunday School | 12.19.2011Do you have more teaching slots for adult Sunday School programs than you have teachers to fill them? If so, commit to the training of more men to teach.