How Can I Find Someone to Disciple Me?
By Garrett KellMany new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along … keep reading…
Why Should I Be Baptized?
By Bobby JamiesonAfter his resurrection, Jesus commanded his disciples to go and “make disciples of all nations, baptizing them” (Matthew 28:19). In this booklet, pastor Bobby Jamieson unpacks Scripture’s teaching on the … keep reading…
Church
By Garrett KellDo I Have to Go? Church can sometimes be an intimidating thing. It can look like a building full of perfect people who have perfect lives. Not a place where … keep reading…
How “Belonging Before Believing” Redefines the Church
By Michael Lawrence | 9Marks Journal: The Underestimated Doctrine of Conversion | 02.29.2012When we begin to deliberately blur the line, we confuse Christians about what it means to be a follower of Jesus in the first place.
The Corporate Component of Conversion
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: The Underestimated Doctrine of Conversion | 02.29.2012The corporate element of conversion must not come first, lest we lose the whole thing. But it must come.
Going Public
By Bobby JamiesonWhy Baptism Is Required for Church Membership To answer the question of whether baptism is required for church membership, Going Public seeks to rebuild ecclesiological foundations, digging deep into the Bible’s teaching … keep reading…
Don’t Fire Your Church Members
By Jonathan LeemanThe Case for Congregationalism Church membership is not just a status, it’s an office. Leaders shouldn’t fire members from the responsibilities given to them by Jesus—they should train them! When … keep reading…
The Church and the Surprising Offense of God’s Love
By Jonathan LeemanReintroducing the Doctrines of Church Membership and Discipline When the world speaks of “love,” it often means unconditional acceptance. Many churches have adopted this mind-set in their practice of membership … keep reading…
The Deliberate Church
By M. Dever, P. AlexanderBuilding Your Ministry on the Gospel Mark Dever and Paul Alexander provide a model of a biblical church in this resource for pastors, elders, and others interested in the vitality … keep reading…
