Elders

Mailbag #8: Confidentiality among Elders; Meaningful Membership; Can an Elder Be Single?; and Young Earth Creationism

By Jonathan Leeman | 05.04.2015

—How should elders practice confidentiality? —Can an elder/pastor be single? —How do I make membership more meaningful at my church? —Should young earth creationism be a test of orthodoxy?

First Five Years 2015

By B. Jamieson, E. Aponte, G. Kell, J. Yong, J. Onwuchekwa, J. Worsley, K. Mbugua, M. Dever, P. Harshit, S. Linne, T. Lee | 04.20.2015

First Five Years was a 9Marks Conference to encourage and instruct new pastors. If you are new in your ministry—perhaps in preparation, or in the first years of a church plant, or in your first church, or just beginning your pastorate in a new place—this conference is meant to equip you.

A Good Assistant Pastor Is Hard to Find

By Jason Helopoulos | 04.08.2015

A good assistant pastor can be a drain on the energies of the church and the senior pastor or one of their greatest refreshments. If you are a good one, keep at it. If you are looking for one, choose carefully. And if you have one, thank him.

Mailbag #4: Gospel Culture, Elders and Porn

By Jonathan Leeman | 03.27.2015

—My church is growing in number but not in grace. What can I do about it? —I struggled with porn five years ago. Am I qualified to be an elder?

Mailbag #1—Lent, Mid-life Pastor, Elder Agenda

By Jonathan Leeman | 03.06.2015

Do you practice Lent? How should I behave toward my nominal Christian brother? How should understand my “calling” to vocational ministry?

Book Review: Shepherding God’s Flock, ed. by Benjamin Merkle and Thomas Schreiner

Review by Jeremy Kimble | 12.22.2014

The way a leader goes, the people often go. This is why it is so crucial to think through leadership from a biblical perspective for the church.

Advice for a New Elder

By Garrett Kell | 12.17.2014

Here’s the summary of what more seasoned pastors had to say to a young man who is stepping in as a new overseer.

When should you not submit to church leaders?

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When should you not submit to church leaders?

What Does “First Among Equals” Mean on an Elder Board

By Jonathan Leeman | 08.28.2014

The answer to this question depends on combining both the revealed wisdom that God gives to all of us in his Word and the situation-specific wisdom that he must give individually.

Eldering, Economics, and Calling to Ministry

By Bobby Jamieson | 08.27.2014

If you say you’re called to ministry, I don’t immediately know what you mean, or if what you mean is biblical.

How Our Elders and Deacons Work Together

By Mike Lumpkin | 08.26.2014

We have found that this model of shepherding groups gives us the best chance of fulfilling the responsibilities and relationships necessary to the offices of deacon and elder in member care.

Elders: Lead!

By Bobby Jamieson | 08.21.2014

This leadership flows from teaching the Word, setting a godly example, and attending to the spiritual state of the flock.

FAQ on Elder Ratio

By Jonathan Leeman | 07.20.2014

To:                   The members of Capitol Hill Baptist Church From:              Jonathan Leeman, for the CHBC elders Date:               July 20, 2014 The elders of Capitol Hill Baptist propose the following … keep reading…

What Members Are Asking about Elders

By Aaron Menikoff | 06.11.2014

If you are reading this blog post, you may very well be at a church that is already led by a plurality elders. You may, like me, be at a … keep reading…

Reflections on Elders from 1 Peter

By Aaron Menikoff | 06.11.2014

At Mount Vernon, the church I serve, we moved to elders a number of years ago. As our elders talk about shepherding—which is always—I’ve found that one of the most … keep reading…

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