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?
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 […]
Defining the Stuff We Do On Sunday Mornings: A Congregational Worship Glossary
By N. Hendrix, P. Abdallah | 02.07.2020This 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.
Prayer
By John OnwuchekwaHow Praying Together Shapes the Church Prayer is as necessary to the Christian as breathing is to the human body―but it often doesn’t come quite as naturally. In fact, prayer in the church often gets subtly pushed to the side in favor of pragmatic practices that promise tangible results. This book focuses on the necessity […]
The State of the Immigrant Church
By John Lee | 02.03.2020It seems many immigrant churches are in the midst of a divorce. Why?
5 Reasons You Should Preach through Philippians
By Paul Tautges | 01.31.2020In 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 God’s Will
By Orlando Saer | 01.22.2020Should 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 | 01.16.2020In a world where churches chase the latest ministry fads, Hearers and Doers is a refreshing contrast.
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 | 01.14.2020Recently, 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 chats with Mark Dever, Bobby Jamieson, and Mark Feather about Chan’s comments in particular and the topics of preaching, the Supper, and unity more generally. […]
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.
Mark Dever’s 9Marks Reading Plan for 2020
By Mark Dever | 12.12.2019Here are 12 books to read with your church in the new year.
Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning | 12.11.2019It seems to be a moment of reckoning for complementarianism.
Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning (Part 2)
By Jonathan Leeman | 12.11.2019The differences between the broad and narrow corners of the complementarian camp root in different instincts and different pastoral burdens.
Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning (Part 3)
By Jonathan Leeman | 12.11.2019How then do we move forward in the complementarian conversation?
