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Does the New Testament say that elders’ children must be believers?

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Book Review: Faith of My Fathers, by Chris Seay

Review by Bruce Keisling | 03.05.2010

Another reason to read this book is to expose the sad multigenerational commitment to “whatever produces results at the moment.”

Book Review: Practicing Hospitality, by Pat Ennis and Lisa Tatlock

Review by Adrienne Lawrence | 9Marks Journal: Family & Parenting | 03.03.2010

This book will help those who are unfamiliar with the biblical idea of hospitality and provide a useful introduction to the concept.

Book Review: Window on the World, by Daphne Spraggett

Review by Tim Cantrell | 9Marks Journal: Missions | 03.03.2010

I know of no other tool that compares with Window on the World for teaching kids and parents to pray together with God’s heart for the nations.

Book Review: Good Christians, Good Husbands?, by Doreen Moore

Review by Matt Schmucker | 9Marks Journal: Marriage & Pastors' Wives | 03.02.2010

Does your home have the aroma of Christ? This book should help provoke that question.

9Marks Pastors’ Wives’ Forum

By Forum | 9Marks Journal: Marriage & Pastors' Wives | 03.01.2010

What have been one or two of the most unexpected blessings of being a pastor’s wife?

Favorite Children’s Bibles

By Justin Taylor | 9Marks Journal: Family & Parenting | 03.01.2010

Each of these storybook Bibles has its own strength, and we should thank God that all three are available.

Unbelief in an Elder’s Children — Exegesis

By Justin Taylor | 9Marks Journal: Elders (Part 1) | 02.26.2010

May a man have children who are unbelievers and yet be appointed or continue as an elder?

Unbelief in an Elder’s Children — Practice

By Matt Schmucker | 9Marks Journal: Elders (Part 1) | 02.26.2010

Can you envision a scenario in which your child’s unbelief would disqualify you?

9Marks Marriage Book Comparison Chart

By Forum | 9Marks Journal: Marriage & Pastors' Wives | 02.26.2010

What are the best Christian books on marriage?

30 Practical Ways For Pastors to Love Their Wives & Families

By Forum | 9Marks Journal: Marriage & Pastors' Wives | 02.26.2010

Here are several practical ideas to help motivate you to love and serve your wife and children more effectively

Leading a Small Group for Newly Weds

By Matt Schmucker | 9Marks Journal: Marriage & Pastors' Wives | 02.25.2010

It’s always better to address potential problems than actual ones, and it’s better to be proactive than reactive.

The Pastor’s Wife: A Position or Juxtaposition?

By Connie Dever | 9Marks Journal: Marriage & Pastors' Wives | 02.25.2010

“What will your wife do if you become our pastor?”

Learning to Multiply

By Tim Cantrell | 9Marks Journal: Family & Parenting | 02.25.2010

Not a single industrialized nation today has a high enough fertility rate to replace itself.

Embedded Portraits: A Theological Vision for Families 3

By Andrew Nichols | 9Marks Journal: Family & Parenting | 02.25.2010

Does the fact that we’re having a boy or a girl make any difference in parenting beyond the color of their balloons?