Episode 133: On Why Should I Join a Church?
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 06.16.2020Have you ever met a growing Christian who is self-consciously choosing not to join a church? In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman chats with Mark Dever about the vital necessity of joining a local church.
Episode 132: On Teaching Your Church about Issues Related to Race (with Jeff Brown, James Miles, and Mark Vroegop)
By J. Miles, J. Brown, J. Leeman, M. Vroegop | 06.09.2020Should pastors try to educate their church about issues related to race and racism? If so, how?
Episode 130: On How Can I Love Church Members with Different Politics (with Andy Naselli)
By A. Naselli, J. Leeman, M. Dever | 06.02.2020Conversations about politics are often emotionally charged. We disagree because our consciences are calibrated differently. So how can we still love each other?
Five Reflections on Pastoral Disagreements
By Andy Naselli | 05.28.2020When you and your fellow pastors don’t think unanimously about a practical shepherding issue, you should disagree with your fellow pastors with love and respect and without any anger or bitterness.
Churches’ Rights and Responsibilities When Reopening in the Pandemic
By J. Butterfield, M. T. Martens | 05.26.2020What are churches’ rights and responsibilities as they consider reopening?
Pastoring in a Pandemic, Episode 16: COVID-19 & The Crisis of Christian Conscience (with Andy Naselli)
By A. Naselli, J. Leeman | 05.25.2020COVID-19 has presented a host of issues over which well-meaning Christians will disagree. Moving forward, our churches need to be filled with humble Christians who have biblical understanding of the conscience. Jonathan Leeman and Andy Naselli discuss.
Pastoring in a Pandemic, Episode 12: Lessons from the Future—Talking to a House Church Pastor in East Asia
By Jonathan Leeman | 05.19.2020Join us as Jonathan Leeman chats with a house church pastor in East Asia about lessons he’s learned through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pastoring in a Pandemic, Episode 10: How Christians throughout the Ages Have Responded to Plagues & Pandemics (with Michael Haykin)
By J. Leeman, M. A. G. Haykin | 05.15.2020Jonathan Leeman chats with church historian Michael Haykin of SBTS about how Christians throughout the ages have responded to plagues and pandemics. Could it be that COVID-19 presents a historic opportunity?
How Can I Counsel Those with Anxiety, Loneliness, or Depression?
By Gunner Gundersen | 05.15.2020During this pandemic, many people are struggling with anxiety, loneliness, or depression—sometimes a heavy mix of all three. How can we help?
Pastoring in a Pandemic, Episode 9: Struggling Members & Struggling Marriages: Biblical Counseling During Quarantine (with Jeremy Pierre)
By J. Pierre, J. Leeman | 05.14.2020In this episode of Pastoring in a Pandemic, Jonathan Leeman and Jeremy Pierre discuss the various counseling crises pastors are facing due to COVID-19.
How To Plan A Sunday Morning Service . . . Outside
By Dave Russell | 05.13.2020If you are planning an outdoor gathering for your next Sunday morning worship service, here are ten things to consider.
Has COVID-19 Made 9Marks Raise the White Flag on Multi-Site and Multi-Service Churches?
By Jonathan Leeman | 05.13.2020There’s a difference between short-term accommodations and permanent structures.
Pastoring in a Pandemic, Episode 7: Preserving Unity Amid Conspiracies and Disagreements (with Tim Challies)
By J. Leeman, T. Challies | 05.12.2020Jonathan Leeman chats with Tim Challies about how pastors ought to preserve unity amid conspiracies and disagreements about COVID-19.
Pastoring in a Pandemic, Episode 6: Pastoring the Unemployed (with Bill Behrens)
By B. Behrens, J. Leeman | 05.11.2020Jonathan chats with Bill Behrens, a lay elder at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, about how to care for unemployed members.
What Did DC Churches Do When the Spanish Flu Struck Again?
By Caleb Morell | 05.11.2020Contrary to all expectations, the closing of churches for the month of October in 1918 did not result in decline and ruin, but in revitalization and growth.
