Book Review: Discerning Your Call To Ministry, by Jason Allen
Review by Jeremy Yong | 02.20.2020As I reflect on my own journey to the ministry, I wish I had this book as a young man exploring what it meant to be a pastor.
What Is a Healthy Church?
By Mark DeverWhat is an ideal church, and how can you tell? How does it look different from other churches? More importantly, how does it act differently, especially in society? Many of us aren’t sure how to answer those questions, even though we probably have some preconceived idea. But with this book, you don’t have to wonder […]
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church
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 assessing the health of your church. Whether you’re a pastor, a leader, or an involved member of your congregation, studying the nine marks of a […]
Episode 115: On the Regulative Principle
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 02.18.2020God has told us in his Word how we ought to approach him in worship. This should shape how we plan our Sunday gatherings. But it also raises a question: Are we free to do things in our gatherings that God does not explicitly prescribe?
Church Elders
By Jeramie RinneHow to Shepherd God’s People Like Jesus What does effective church leadership look like? In this conversational book, pastor Jeramie Rinne sets forth an easy-to-understand “job description” for elders drawn from the Bible’s teaching on church leadership. Offering practical guidance for new elders and helping church members better understand and support their spiritual leaders, this […]
Nine Marks Booklet
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 assessing the health of your church. Whether you’re a pastor, a leader, or an involved member of your congregation, studying the nine marks of a […]
When Calamity Strikes, Pastors & Missionaries Are ”Essential Personnel”
By Colin Clark | 02.14.2020How one pastor in China responded amid the coronavirus.
Episode 114: On Pastoring Difficult Members (with Nathan Knight & John Joseph)
By J. Joseph, J. Leeman, M. Dever, N. Knight | 02.11.2020In this episode of Pastors’ Talk, Jonathan Leeman chats with Mark Dever, John Joseph, and Nathan Knight about a topic every pastor knows well: how to care for difficult people.
The State of the Immigrant Church
By John Lee | 02.03.2020It seems many immigrant churches are in the midst of a divorce. Why?
In 1 Timothy 3:2, What Does the Phrase “Husband of One Wife” Imply?
By Jeramie Rinne | 01.29.2020Does the phrase “husband of one wife” mean that an unmarried or divorced man cannot serve as an elder or pastor?
Pastors & Patience
By Aaron Menikoff | 01.15.2020Pastor, the best way for you to cultivate patience is to realize your life is more than your pastoral ministry.
Should We Trade in Funerals for “Celebrations of Life”?
By Jason Allen | 01.13.2020As strange as it sounds, we can’t afford to waste the opportunities a funeral provides.
Book Review: The Man of God: Volume 1, by Albert Martin
Review by Alex Hong | 01.09.2020Martin’s book reminded me of my need to be surrounded by proven and seasoned pastors. His writings are not only thoroughly biblical, but wise and practical.
Best Books for Pastors in 2019
By Alex Duke | 12.20.2019We asked pastors from around the world a simple question: what books did you read in 2019 that helped you be a better pastor?
Episode 109: On Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 9Marks Journal: Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning | 12.17.2019In this episode of Pastors’ Talk, Jonathan chats with Mark about the new 9Marks Journal, Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning.
