What in the World is the Missional Church?
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: The Church's Mission | 03.01.2010The basic premise of the missional church is that “missions” is not simply one of the functions or programs of a church. It constitutes the very essence or nature of the church.
Class I: Introduction
By Jamie Dunlop | 9Marks Journal: Living As a Church | 03.01.2010God calls us today—the very imperfect people who compose his Church—to the task of displaying the glory of his perfect character
One of the Dirtiest Words Today: C——–n
By Brad Wheeler | 9Marks Journal: Biblical Theology | 03.01.2010My analogy didn’t have the intended effect, or perhaps it did, for he quickly retorted, “You’re not actually trying to convert people, are you?”
Satanism, Starbucks, and Other Gospel Challengers
By David Wells | 9Marks Journal: The Gospel | 03.01.2010What we should be doing, however, is looking at the culture—whether high or low—and asking the question, “At what points is this antithetical to the Word of God?”
Class X: Encouragement
By Jamie Dunlop | 9Marks Journal: Living As a Church | 03.01.2010As Christians, and especially as fellow church members, we are accountable for each other.
Class VII: Discontentment
By Jamie Dunlop | 9Marks Journal: Living As a Church | 03.01.2010Can you recall the last time you were deeply disappointed by another church member? What about the last time you felt like a church let you down?
Class VI: Fellowship
By Jamie Dunlop | 9Marks Journal: Living As a Church | 03.01.2010What does it mean to have healthy relationships in the church? Why should we care?
A Meal Says More than You Think
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Hospitality & Friendship | 03.01.2010If someone said to me, “How will God glorify himself through Christ?” I am not sure “the hospitality of God’s people” would make my list.
With a Little Help From My Friends
By Michael A. G. Haykin | 9Marks Journal: Hospitality & Friendship | 03.01.2010If anyone were to ask me, “What is the best thing in life?”, I would answer, ‘Friends’.”
Befriending Timothy
By Owen Strachan | 9Marks Journal: Hospitality & Friendship | 03.01.2010When a pastor befriends a young man, the kingdom advances.
Using Small Groups to Fight Sin
By Corby Megorden | 9Marks Journal: Hospitality & Friendship | 03.01.2010It’s unwise—and, frankly, dishonest—to suggest that I don’t need help in my battle against sin.
Favorite Children’s Bibles
By Justin Taylor | 9Marks Journal: Family & Parenting | 03.01.2010Each of these storybook Bibles has its own strength, and we should thank God that all three are available.
FAQ: Balancing Worship Service? Thornbury
By Gregory Alan Thornbury | 03.01.2010Congregational prayer and singing are currently the most undervalued elements of worship in evangelical churches today.
Loving Questions for Pastors of Seeker-Sensitive Churches #2
By Aaron Menikoff | 03.01.2010Which came first: the seeker-sensitive service philosophy or a commitment to sound biblical exposition?
Loving Questions for Pastors of Seeker-Sensitive Churches #4
By Aaron Menikoff | 03.01.2010Will the seeker-sensitive model ultimately be unable to keep up with the culture?
