Leadership
Book Review: Axiom: Powerful Leadership Proverbs, by Bill Hybels
Review by Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and his Staff, Part 2 | 08.29.2011Along with much biblical wisdom and good sense, there are a number of assumptions and values in this book that don’t square very well with Scripture.
Book Review: Exponential, by Dave and Jon Ferguson
Review by Josh Manley | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and his Staff, Part 2 | 08.29.2011This book has a significant overarching weakness: pragmatism.
You Should Think Twice Before Firing Incompetent Staff
By Phillip Jensen | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and his Staff, Part 2 | 08.29.2011It’s not appropriate to sack competent staff members simply to suit the current developments at the church.
You Have An Obligation to Fire Incompetent Staff
By Matt Schmucker | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and his Staff, Part 2 | 08.29.2011An unfaithful employee of the church undermines the trust which underlies a Christian’s giving.
When Should Ministry Be Staffed?
By Jamie Dunlop | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and his Staff, Part 2 | 08.29.2011Generally, if an activity is not important enough to get done if the staff position were eliminated, it is likely not important enough to get done at all.
Book Review: Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a Changing Church, by Soong-Chan Rah
Review by Geoff Chang | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and his Staff, Part 1 | 06.28.2011This book can be a helpful tool for pastors as they seek to understand the cultural makeup of their churches. But ultimately, its usefulness is limited by how little it focuses on Christ.
Book Review: The Gift of Church, by Jim Samra
Review by Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and his Staff, Part 1 | 06.28.2011Pastors, active church members, and church skeptics alike will be well served by this loving reminder of the centrality of the local church in the Christian life.
Book Review: The Intentional Church, by Randy Pope
Review by Ben Wright | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and his Staff, Part 1 | 06.28.2011As you read this book you’ll see that Randy Pope has accomplished tremendous work for the sake of the gospel, and his approach to ministry planning has borne abundant fruit.
