Pastoring

“Is There a Holy Spirit?”

By Bobby Jamieson | 08.22.2014

You could put it like this: if there were no Holy Spirit, would your ministry work just as well?

What You Reeeally Want in a Pastor

By Jonathan Leeman | 08.21.2014

I want to make sure this is toward the top of your list: a supernatural faith in the power of God’s Word.

Seven Ways to Build a Culture of Spiritual Conversation

By Bobby Jamieson | 08.21.2014

A culture of spiritual conversation in a local church is a powerful force for sanctification.

What to Say to Non-Committal Church Attenders

By Jonathan Leeman | 08.21.2014

Joe has attended your church for about a year. He says he’s a Christian. But he has not joined. Should you encourage him to join? How? If you don’t think … keep reading…

Don’t Assume the Bible Is Silent about the Church

By Bobby Jamieson | 08.21.2014

Have you ever assumed something that turned out to be wrong? I sure have. For two years I called a good friend “Steve” only to discover that this gracious and … keep reading…

Church Size: The Fault Line in the Movement

By Mike McKinley | 08.21.2014

It can be good to have a “tribe” (e.g., Acts 29, 9Marks, SGM, the PCA)  where you resonate with the philosophy of ministry and get good resources for your work.  … keep reading…

’Tis Not in Mortals to Command Success

By Bobby Jamieson | 08.21.2014

Few passions are as deeply rooted in human nature—and especially in the hearts of pastors—as the drive to succeed. Its objects and venues vary, but the desire is universal. On … keep reading…

Book Review: Effective Staffing for Vital Churches, by Bill Easum and Bill Tenny-Brittian

Review by Isaac Adams | 9Marks Journal: Biblical Theology: Guardian and Guide of the Church | 08.20.2014

This book’s principles are driven more by man’s intuition and tactics than the principles described in God’s Word.

Book Review: Preaching? Simple Teaching on Simply Preaching, by Alec Motyer

Review by Nik Lingle | 9Marks Journal: Biblical Theology: Guardian and Guide of the Church | 08.20.2014

Exhortations to rely on the Holy Spirit permeate the pages of this book.

Biblical Theology and Shepherding

By Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: Biblical Theology: Guardian and Guide of the Church | 08.20.2014

How do you know what a pastor’s fundamental role is? Look to Scripture’s story of shepherding.

10 Questions Every Pastor Should Ask about Their Church’s Music

By K. Getty, K. Getty | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 08.08.2014

The leaders of the church, and not the music leader or team, is ultimately responsible for how well the congregation is singing.

Leadership Interview with Mark Dever

Raising Up Leaders

By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 07.01.2014

Mark Dever answers Jonathan Leeman’s questions about his strategies for raising up elders in the church.

Things to Ask a Church when Considering a Pastorate

By Matt Schmucker | 06.17.2014

A close friend recently asked me what I’d ask about if I was considering a pastoral position at a church. Good question. Young pastors are too often focused on what they’ll … keep reading…

Transcendence and Immanence in Parenting, Pastoring, Evangelism, and Discipleship

By Jonathan Leeman | 06.12.2014

 1. Transcendence and Immanence in Parenting The topic of parenting isn’t something I choose to think about. It’s something that’s thrust upon me day by day, even minute by minute. Praise God for … keep reading…

How We Do Congregational Care and Oversight

By Kevin DeYoung | 06.12.2014

We aren’t a model church by any means, but one of the things we’ve worked on a lot over the past five years is how we do congregational care and … keep reading…

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