Rediscover Church
By C. Hansen, J. LeemanWhy the Body of Christ Is Essential Churches are currently facing a host of difficult issues―potential shut-downs and restrictions due to COVID-19, political dissension among members, racial division, church abuse … keep reading…
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.
Episode 156: On How Pastors Should Prepare their People for Eternity
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 01.19.2021In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman chats with Mark Dever about one of the pastor’s most important jobs: preparing his people for eternity.
Book Review: Devoted to God’s Church, by Sinclair Ferguson
Review by Mark Redfern | 01.14.2021Ferguson’s portrait of church life is refreshing and one that feels, by God’s enabling grace, achievable.
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.
Rediscover Church Study Guide
By C. Hansen, J. Leeman, M. HillWhy the Body of Christ is Essential With the COVID-19 pandemic, changing priorities, and polarizing political and social issues, many people are now choosing to worship online—or quit church altogether. … keep reading…
How to Build a Healthy Church
By M. Dever, P. AlexanderA Practical Guide for Deliberate Leadership In the process of building a church, there are many things to consider―who will the elders be? How many seats should the sanctuary have? … keep reading…
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church (4th Edition)
By Mark DeverWhat Makes for a Healthy Church? You may have read books on this topic before but not like this one. Instead of an instruction manual for church growth, this classic … keep reading…
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church (3rd Edition)
By Mark DeverYou may have read books on this topic before—but not like this one. Instead of an instruction manual for church growth, this classic text offers tried and true principles for … keep reading…
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.
Episode 155: On Remembering 2020
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 12.15.2020In this final Pastors Talk episode of 2020, Jonathan Leeman chats with Mark Dever about the highs and lows of this particular year.
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.
“What Exactly Should We Be Looking For?”: Reflections on My Recent Search for a Church
By Simona Gorton | 12.07.2020If you’re looking for a church, I invite you to ask some of the same questions we asked and to examine a few of the principles laid out in Scripture.
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.
