Discipleship
Mailbag #70: Should Our Congregation Appoint Temporary Elders from Outside Churches? . . . What Should Be the Goal of a Small-Group Bible Study?
By Jonathan Leeman | 02.02.2018— Our church believes in elders, but currently no men are qualified. Should I recognize some outside pastors as “temporary elders”? — How should a small-group Bible study balance sound teaching with a desire for discussion?
Book Review — The Good Portion: Scripture, by Keri Folmar
Review by Erin Wheeler | 01.25.2018Reading this book made me want to open my Bible to know Jesus more. And isn’t that what we all want as believers in the Lord Jesus?
Episode 36: On Discipling
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 01.23.2018Discipling doesn’t need to be tethered to an elaborate program. Instead, it should be a part of a church’s culture. That’s easy to say, but hard to implement.
Do You Suffer from ‘Bible Anorexia’?
By Keri Folmar | 01.22.2018Cutting-edge music, artistic videos, and clever illustrations can build a crowd, but God’s Word is what the Holy Spirit uses to build a church.
Church Discipline Starts with You
By Whitney Woollard | 9Marks Journal: Church Discipline: Medicine for the Body | 01.09.2018A loving church will be a disciplining church—and the burden of that discipline rests primarily us “ordinary Christians” who make up the discipleship community.
4 Reasons Every Church Needs Senior Saints
By Tim Counts | 12.20.2017Sometimes, senior saints question their usefulness in the church as they age. That’s unfortunate because they’re an essential part of the body of Christ.
Episode 32: Remembering R.C. Sproul
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 12.18.2017Mark Dever reflects on his friendship with the late R.C. Sproul.
Want Your Church to Sing? Then Train Them As Children!
By David Leeman | 12.08.2017Let us not give lip-service to the importance of congregational singing if we’re not willing to back that up with some devotion to education.
The Flesh Is Weak: Pastoral Reflections on Self-Control
By Aaron Menikoff | 11.16.2017“Just Do It” may be a great slogan for the world’s largest manufacturer of sportswear, but it’s a horrible motto for the Christian life.
Mailbag #67: What Should Members Vote On (And How) . . . Responding to Members’ Foolish Social Media Posts
By Jonathan Leeman | 11.03.2017— What are considered “important matters” for members to vote on—and how do you practically carry out the voting process? — How should I respond to a church member’s foolish use of social media?
In Your Preaching, Aim for Holistic Application
By Matthew S. Harmon | 10.26.2017Although the Spirit is the one who produces transformation in a person’s life, one of the primary tools he uses is the faithful preaching and application.
4 Myths that Keep College Students from Joining a Church
By Jim Davis | 10.19.2017Do you want to faithfully follow Christ during your college years? Then join a church.
Episode 23: On Polity and Discipleship
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 10.17.2017Does church order really have anything to do with discipleship? Isn’t one polity—presbyterian, congregational, etc.—just as good as another?
Book Review: Uncomfortable, by Brett McCracken
Review by Shane Williamson | 10.05.2017This book’s ecclesial-shaped Christianity is utterly necessary for the church today.
Should Pastors Today Care about the Reformation?
By D. A. Carson | 9Marks Journal: The Reformation and Your Church | 09.26.2017Pastors devoted to their ministry have so many things to do. So why should they care about the Reformation?
