Heavenly Helps for Pastoral Problems (with Mark Redfern)
By J. Leeman, M. Redfern | 02.15.2021If you read through the pastoral epistles, you’ll notice how often Paul encourages Timothy and Titus with the hope of heaven. Jonathan Leeman chats with pastor Mark Redfern about this. … keep reading…
The Church Should Sing for Heaven’s Sake (with Matthew Westerholm)
By J. Leeman, M. Westerholm | 02.11.2021Our churches used to sing about heaven. Now they don’t. And when they do, well, they do it unlike previous generations. Jonathan Leeman chats with Matthew Westerholm of Southern Seminary … keep reading…
Rediscover Church
By C. Hansen, J. LeemanWhy the Body of Christ Is Essential Churches are currently facing a host of difficult issues―potential shut-downs and restrictions due to COVID-19, political dissension among members, racial division, church abuse … keep reading…
Why the Heavenly Minded Do the Most Earthly Good (with Aaron Menikoff) | Journal Talk
By A. Menikoff, J. Leeman | 01.28.2021Jonathan chats with Aaron Menikoff about his article from the recent Journal on Heaven, in which he argues that the heavenly minded ought to do the most earthly good.
How Would Paul Use a Church Directory? He’d Look for Grace on Every Page.
By Caleb Batchelor | 01.20.2021Pull out your church directory and notice God’s grace in predestination, regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification.
Rediscover Church Study Guide
By C. Hansen, J. Leeman, M. HillWhy the Body of Christ is Essential With the COVID-19 pandemic, changing priorities, and polarizing political and social issues, many people are now choosing to worship online—or quit church altogether. … keep reading…
How to Build a Healthy Church
By M. Dever, P. AlexanderA Practical Guide for Deliberate Leadership In the process of building a church, there are many things to consider―who will the elders be? How many seats should the sanctuary have? … keep reading…
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church (4th Edition)
By Mark DeverWhat Makes for a Healthy Church? You may have read books on this topic before but not like this one. Instead of an instruction manual for church growth, this classic … keep reading…
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church (3rd Edition)
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 … keep reading…
Hymns in a Woman’s Life
By Drew Bratcher | 9Marks Journal: Heaven: Rejoicing in Future Glory | 12.22.2020I was the first of the fourth generation of the family, and, being the oldest by several years, spent considerable time with my great-grandmother, much of it alone. I liked her.
Churches: The Embassies and Geography of Heaven
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Heaven: Rejoicing in Future Glory | 12.22.2020Your local church is an embassy and the temporary geography of heaven. Have you ever thought about that?
The Lord’s Supper: A Foretaste of the Heavenly Banquet
By Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: Heaven: Rejoicing in Future Glory | 12.22.2020The Lord’s Supper is an appetizer for the feast that will commence on the day when Christ reunites heaven and earth.
Heaven in Our Troubles
By Jeremy Pierre | 9Marks Journal: Heaven: Rejoicing in Future Glory | 12.22.2020Scripture doesn’t describe heaven generically, but specifically, with details meant to grip our hearts in times of trouble.
What to Do While You Drive To Church
By Derek Minton | 12.18.2020How long does it take you to get to church? Here are three things to do on your way.
“What Exactly Should We Be Looking For?”: Reflections on My Recent Search for a Church
By Simona Gorton | 12.07.2020If you’re looking for a church, I invite you to ask some of the same questions we asked and to examine a few of the principles laid out in Scripture.
