Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church
By Michael LawrenceA Guide for Ministry In this book, Capitol Hill Baptist Church associate pastor Michael Lawrence centers on the practical importance of biblical theology to ministry. He begins with an examination … keep reading…
Word-Centered Church
By Jonathan LeemanHow Scripture Brings Life and Growth to God’s People Word-Centered Church offers a thorough treatment of one of God’s greatest concerns: growing His people and growing His church. Because when churches … keep reading…
Revitalize
By Andrew DavisBiblical Keys to Helping Your Church Come Alive Again Church health is measured by more than just numbers, but declining membership is often a key symptom of a church in … keep reading…
God’s Design for the Church
By Conrad MbeweA Guide for African Pastors and Ministry Leaders At the beginning of the twentieth century, Christians in Africa numbered approximately nine million—by the end, that number had grown to more … keep reading…
Book Review: Health, Wealth, and Happiness, by David Jones and Russell Woodbridge
Review by Trevin Wax | 9Marks Journal: Don't Be Too Cool for Sunday School | 12.29.2011Pastors will want to have not merely one copy of this on their bookshelf, but multiple copies to hand out to church members.
Book Review: Preachers of a Different Gospel, by Femi Adeleye
Review by Trevin Wax | 9Marks Journal: Don't Be Too Cool for Sunday School | 12.19.2011This book is a heartfelt plea to reject the prosperity gospel and embrace the biblical message that saves.
Book Review: Being Conformed to Christ in Community, by Jim Samra
Review by Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: Don't Be Too Cool for Sunday School | 12.19.2011For the pastor who’s kept up his Greek and is up for a workout, Conformed to Christ in Community could be worth a read, especially if you skim strategically.
The Bible’s Burden for Church Revitalization
By Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: Revitalize: Why We Must Reclaim Dying Churches—and How | 10.27.2011Like Paul, we should have a burden to revitalize churches that are in various stages of sickness. And we’ve got no shortage of those churches, especially in America.
What is the Mission of the Church? Part 2
By G. Gilbert, K. DeYoung, M. Dever | 10.03.2011Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert, authors of the new book What is the Mission of the Church?, examine key biblical passages on mission, the poor, and the kingdom of God.
Book Review: Heralds of the King: Christ-Centered Sermons in the Tradition of Edmund P. Clowney, ed. by Dennis Johnson
Review by Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: The Pastor and his Staff, Part 2 | 08.29.2011This book is a fitting tribute to a man whose writing, teaching, preaching, and personal example have helped a good many pastors to preach Christ from all of Scripture.
What is the Mission of the Church? Part 1
By G. Gilbert, K. DeYoung, M. Dever | 08.29.2011In view of their new book, Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert discuss the mission of the church, social justice, and the gospel.
Book Review: 40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible, by Rob Plummer
Review by Jason Meyer | 9Marks Journal: Church Membership: Holding the Body Together | 04.28.2011This book is a sterling example of how to answer specific questions clearly and succinctly, which is something all who teach the Bible must learn to do well.
Book Review: Paul’s Understanding of the Church’s Mission, by Robert Plummer
Review by Kevin DeYoung | 9Marks Journal: Church Membership: Holding the Body Together | 04.28.2011I hope Dr. Plummer will consider publishing a popular level edition of the material which puts the cookies a few shelves lower and hires a graphic design team not so tied to the 1970s.
Book Review: The God Who Is There, by D. A. Carson
Review by Nicholas G. Piotrowski | 9Marks Journal: Church and Parachurch: Friends or Foes? | 03.01.2011This is biblical theology that “understand[s] the life of the Church as well as the way life in the postmodern world works.” It joins only a few like it.
Book Review: Following Jesus, the Servant King, by Jonathan Lunde
Review by Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: Church and Parachurch: Friends or Foes? | 02.18.2011This book is an illuminating exposition of much crucial biblical material that bears on discipleship.
