How New Elders Earn Authority
By Clint Humfrey | 9Marks Journal: Authority: God's Good and Dangerous Gift | 09.30.2016How does a new elder earn that informal authority or trust that is crucial to leading a congregation?
What is the Nature of Pastoral Authority? — Perspectives from a Methodist, a Presbyterian, and a Baptist
By B. Merkle, K. DeYoung, M. O'Reilly | 9Marks Journal: Authority: God's Good and Dangerous Gift | 09.26.2016We asked three pastors from three different traditions to answer the question: What is the nature of a pastor’s authority?
Four Ways Pastors Can Better Help the Hurting in the Church
By Dave Furman | 09.22.2016Point people to Christ, and let their weary souls be nurtured and find their rest in him.
The Abuse of Authority in Prosperity Gospel Churches
By D. A. Horton | 9Marks Journal: Authority: God's Good and Dangerous Gift | 09.21.2016Prosperity gospel churches are seedbeds for abusive authority.
Don’t Be a 9Marxist!
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Authority: God's Good and Dangerous Gift | 09.16.2016Here are fifteen marks that will keep you from being a “9Marxist,” that is, a church leader who abuses their authority.
Pastoring the Persecuted
By Colin Clark | 09.15.2016What do you tell a persecuted Christian who has been beaten for their faith and they’re liable to be beaten again?
Book Review: Search, by William Vanderbloemen
Review by Chris Brauns | 9Marks Journal: Pastoral Moves | 08.19.2016The crying need of churches in our day is biblical shepherds who are passionately committed to our King and the authority of his Word. This book, unfortunately, doesn’t challenge churches in this regard.
The Compelling Community: What to Do Next?
By Jamie Dunlop | 08.04.2016Periodically, pastors read The Compelling Community, and then ask us where to start in putting its ideas into practice. Here are three thoughts for your consideration.
