Book Review: Pray for the Flock, by Brian Croft and Ryan Fullerton
Review by Bob Johnson | 10.29.2015As a whole, this book is more practical than profound, but that really is the point. We tend to talk a lot more about prayer than actually pray.
Book Review: Word-Filled Women’s Ministry, ed. by Gloria Furman and Kathleen Nielson
Review by Jamie Dunlop | 10.16.2015This book reshapes our view of “women’s ministry” toward a more biblical “ministry among women” for which we should all be deeply thankful.
Mailbag #17: Renting Out Church Facilities; Too Busy to Elder; Transitioning to Closed Communion; Problems with Secret Societies
By Jonathan Leeman | 10.14.2015—How should we think through renting out our church facilities? —Is there ever a time when a man is too busy to be an elder? —Should ministry roles be restricted to members only? —As Christians, what should we think of secret societies like the Freemasons?
Mailbag #16: Dual Membership; Does Marriage Require State Involvement; How Much Agreement Among Elders
By Jonathan Leeman | 10.05.2015—What should I think about “dual membership”? —If marriage is created by God, does it require state involvement? —Must elders agree on every doctrinal matter? How much agreement is necessary?
The Joys and Challenges of a Multi-Ethnic Church
By John Smuts | 9Marks Journal: Multi-Ethnic Churches | 09.25.2015The joys and the challenges of pastoring a multi-ethnic congregation are mostly two sides of the same coin.
Book Review: Right Color, Wrong Culture, by Bryan Loritts
Review by Sam Lam | 9Marks Journal: Multi-Ethnic Churches | 09.25.2015Bryan Loritts has written an engaging “leadership fable” that helps church leaders consider how to be more sensitive to ethnic realities so that they can better care for their churches.
Mailbag #15: Officiating Non-Christian Weddings; Meaningful Membership before Establishing Elders; Excommunicate for Not Giving Money; Transfer Membership
By Jonathan Leeman | 09.09.2015—Are pastors free to officiate a non-Christian wedding? —What should come first: meaningful membership or a plurality of elders? —Shouldn’t a refusal to give to your church result in excommunication? —Should a church accept transfer memberships from other churches at face value?
Mailbag #11—Why “Disowning” Family Members Isn’t an Option; Term Limits for Elders; Expedited Church Discipline; Can I Leave My Family’s Church?
By Jonathan Leeman | 08.07.2015—How should I treat my unrepentant father-in-law? —Should elders have term limits? —Is there ever a case where church discipline should be done immediately? —Can I leave the church I grew up in?
Book Review: The Pastor’s Wife, by Gloria Furman
Review by Kristie Anyabwile | 08.06.2015It’s clear from the first pages that the main character of this book is Christ, and the pastor, his wife, their family and church are all supporting players.
Mailbag #10—Lord’s Supper in Nursing Home; Christians Dating a Non-Christian; Role of Small Group Leaders; New Pastor in Need of Help
By Jonathan Leeman | 07.31.2015Lord’s Supper in Nursing Home » Christians Dating a Non-Christian » Role of Small Group Leaders » New Pastor in Need of Help » Mike, We get some version of … keep reading…
Book Review: Passing the Leadership Baton, by Tom Mullins
Review by Walter Price | 07.27.2015This was a helpful exercise in seeing another’s perspective on all the ins and outs involved in a successful transition.
Book Review: Can These Bones Live? by Bill Henard
Review by Casey Hough | 07.22.2015f you’re is looking for a book that deals with church revitalization primarily from the perspective of dependence upon God’s work according to God’s will, this book should not be your first choice.
Book Review: Eldership and the Mission of God, by J. R. Briggs and Bob Hyatt
Review by Aaron Menikoff | 07.13.2015As the culture becomes increasingly hostile towards Christianity we need elders who will keep the dock sure, steady, and unmoved, all the while holding a rope out to those drowning in the water of the culture, looking for solid ground.
Book Review: Better Together, by Jim Tomberlin & Warren Bird
Review by Jamus Edwards | 07.06.2015If you’re considering a church merger, I commend this book to you. It stirs up the recognition for the desperate need of revitalization in countless churches across the nation.
