What do you wish American missionaries knew about Christianity in Africa?
By Ken Mbugua | 09.14.2017The main thing I wish American Christians understood about African Christianity is that there’s no such thing as “African Christianity.”
How do you contextualize?
By J. Mack Stiles | 09.12.2017In missions today, some people’s attempts to contextualize the gospel have had horrible effects.
How can church planters and pastors get ministry done when they don’t have a lot of money?
By Brian Davis | 09.05.2017Biblically speaking, most ministry is free.
What’s the best advice you’ve received about pastoral ministry?
By Brad Wheeler | 08.31.2017Pastor, resist the temptation to love the church that’s ahead of you rather than the one that’s before you right now.
What do baptism and the Lord’s Supper have to do with the corporate gathering?
By Juan Sanchez | 08.29.2017Baptism implies the local church gathering. It’s an act in which both the church *and* the new believer participate.
The Difference Between a Planter & Revitalizer
By Garrett Kell | 08.24.2017God calls all of us to impossible things. So if he calls you to something, he’ll equip you with exactly what you need to do it.
How Quickly Should A Pastor Change Things?
By Aaron Menikoff | 08.22.2017How quickly should a pastor try to change things? Well, it depends. . .
Healthy churches are an antidote to the prosperity gospel
By Ken Mbugua | 08.17.2017If Africa were filled with healthy churches, the prosperity gospel would not be wrecking us the way that it is now.
What are the greatest needs in missions today?
By J. Mack Stiles | 08.15.2017Three problems facing missions today: —a misunderstanding of the gospel —a misunderstanding of the church —a misunderstanding of the “call”
Advice for the Burnt-Out Pastor
By Mez McConnell | 08.10.2017At the top of the list: Keep your walk with Jesus your primary objective.
15 Ways to Cultivate a Gospel-Centered Church
By Mark Dever | 08.05.2017First Five Years is a 9Marks Conference meant to encourage and instruct new pastors. Check out the videos from First Five Years 2017 on our website, or listen to the messages on … keep reading…
Be Strong and Courageous, Young Leader
By Thabiti Anyabwile | 08.05.2017First Five Years is a 9Marks Conference meant to encourage and instruct new pastors. Check out the videos from First Five Years 2017 on our website, or listen to the messages on … keep reading…
Loving Your Family While Leading God’s Church
By Garrett Kell | 08.04.2017First Five Years is a 9Marks Conference meant to encourage and instruct new pastors. Check out the videos from First Five Years 2017 on our website, or listen to the messages on … keep reading…
Take Heart: Preaching to Encourage
By Bobby Jamieson | 08.04.2017First Five Years is a 9Marks Conference meant to encourage and instruct new pastors. Check out the videos from First Five Years 2017 on our website, or listen to the messages on … keep reading…
