Episode 118 - On Spontaneous Baptisms

Episode 118: On Spontaneous Baptisms (with Caleb Morell)

By C. Morell, J. Leeman, M. Dever | 03.10.2020

Are spontaneous baptisms a good idea? Does the book of Acts prescribe them?

How Do You Prepare for Persecution? We Remember God Is King.

How Do You Prepare for Persecution? We Remember God Is King.

9Marks | 03.04.2020

A pastor in East Asia reflects on how he prepares his people for persecution.

4 Reasons to Preach through Colossians

By Trent Hunter | 02.21.2020

Preaching through Colossians is a privilege. Here are four reasons why.

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Cooperating with Different Churches — How and Why

By Paul Martin | 02.19.2020

How can churches from different denominational backgrounds work together to encourage one another?

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Episode 115: On the Regulative Principle

By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 02.18.2020

God 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?

Defining the Stuff We Do On Sunday Mornings: A Congregational Worship Glossary

By N. Hendrix, P. Abdallah | 02.07.2020

This guide is designed to be a tool for you and your family as you gather corporately with the body, as well as in your own times of family or personal worship.

The State of the Immigrant Church

By John Lee | 02.03.2020

It seems many immigrant churches are in the midst of a divorce. Why?

5 Reasons You Should Preach through Philippians

By Paul Tautges | 01.31.2020

In Philippians, the apostle demonstrates how the fullness of the believer’s joy is rooted in his relationship to Christ—in the event of justification and in the progress of sanctification.

Knowing Gods Will - Orlando Saer

Knowing God’s Will

By Orlando Saer | 01.22.2020

Should you look for a sign that every decision you make is God’s will? Pastor Orlando Saer explains why that’s *not* the right way to live your life.

Book Review: Hearers and Doers, by Kevin Vanhoozer

Review by David Schrock | 01.16.2020

In a world where churches chase the latest ministry fads, Hearers and Doers is a refreshing contrast.

On Preaching the Supper and the Unity of the Church

Episode 110: On Preaching, the Supper, and the Unity of the Church (with Bobby Jamieson & Mark Feather)

By B. Jamieson, J. Leeman, M. Dever, M. Feather | 01.14.2020

Recently, the well-known pastor and author Francis Chan made some alarming comments about preaching, the Lord’s Supper, and the unity of the church. In this episode of Pastors’ Talk, Jonathan … keep reading…

Nine Marks Booklet

By Mark Dever

You 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…

Best Books for Pastors in 2019

By Alex Duke | 12.20.2019

We asked pastors from around the world a simple question: what books did you read in 2019 that helped you be a better pastor?

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Episode 109: On Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning

By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 9Marks Journal: Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning | 12.17.2019

In this episode of Pastors’ Talk, Jonathan chats with Mark about the new 9Marks Journal, Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning.

Mark Dever's Reading Plan for 2020

Mark Dever’s 9Marks Reading Plan for 2020

By Mark Dever | 12.12.2019

Here are 12 books to read with your church in the new year.