Leadership
How to Pastor When Sanctification Becomes Illegal
By Murray Campbell | 02.18.2021I now live and pastor in a State where, before long, genuine conversion to Christ—and the life of holiness that ensures—may be deemed illegal. So what should I do?
Book Review: Missional Renaissance, by Reggie McNeal
Review by Caleb Greggsen | 02.18.2021We need churches filled with Christians who encourage each other to be confident that our gospel is the most relevant message to the world, even when the world tells us it doesn’t matter at all.
Book Review: 40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry, by Phil Newton
Review by Mark Redfern | 02.11.2021Newton’s book gripped my heart, brought tears to my eyes, encouraged my faith, and put resolve in my soul.
10 Brief Reflections on an Elder’s Character
By Brandon Freeman | 02.01.2021We must realize that character isn’t only necessary for ministry; character is itself a ministry.
Book Review: The Post-Quarantine Church, by Thom Rainer
Review by Allen Duty | 01.21.2021In this book Rainer explores the challenges and opportunities for Christian ministry in a post-coronavirus world.
Forum: How to Shepherd Your People in Light of the Capitol Riot
By A. Hong, J. Seville, M. Dever, T. Ross | 01.09.20219Marks asked several pastors how they intend to pray this Sunday to shepherd their congregation in light of Wednesday’s events at the Capitol.
The Hope of Heaven at the Beginning of Ministry
By Omar Johnson | 9Marks Journal: Heaven: Rejoicing in Future Glory | 12.22.2020On your worst day, or during your worst week, or after what may feel like the worst possible start to ministry you can imagine, there’s reason to rejoice, reason to hold out hope. Your name is written in heaven.
The Hope of Heaven at the End of Ministry
By Phil Newton | 9Marks Journal: Heaven: Rejoicing in Future Glory | 12.22.2020I should have talked more about the hope of heaven at the beginning of my ministry because I certainly can’t quit talking about it now as I near my ministry’s end.
Heavenly Helps for Pastoral Problems: 7 Ways Heaven Helps Us Overcome Challenges in Ministry
By Mark Redfern | 9Marks Journal: Heaven: Rejoicing in Future Glory | 12.22.2020Paul repeatedly connects the implications of eternal life to his pastoral labor. In this article, I will highlight seven of those implications.
Preaching Heaven to Help Your People Fight Materialism
By Ryan Fullerton | 9Marks Journal: Heaven: Rejoicing in Future Glory | 12.22.2020Here are four ways we can preach about heaven that will help both our people and ourselves put off an unhealthy desire to treat the material things of this life as our ultimate treasure.
Shepherds Are Shaped by the Sheep
By Jason Seville | 12.11.2020We are examples to the flock (1 Pet 5:3), but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn from those around us. It’s a tragedy when pastors surround themselves with “yes men” or place themselves at the untouchable top of an org-chart.
3 Lessons from a Recent Pastoral Transition
By Erick Loh | 12.04.2020Transitions aren’t easy, and your cultural context may present your church with unique challenges. Yet transitions also remind us that the church fundamentally belongs to Christ.
The Government Says We Can’t Sing! What Should We Do? (A Forum)
By Jonathan Leeman | 11.19.2020A few different pastors offer a few different perspectives on what to do when the government tells churches they can’t sing.
Don’t Demonize, Show Honor: Responding to Others After This Election Ends
By Jonathan Leeman | 11.03.2020Pastors, here’s my advice no matter who wins or loses: don’t demonize anyone, but show honor to everyone.
Book Review: Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor, by Don Carson
Review by Michael Abraham | 10.15.2020Your church—and the aspiring pastors looking up to you—would benefit greatly from you taking a few hours to learn from the feet of an ordinary pastor like Tom Carson.
