politics

Hey Pastor, Has Anyone Ever Told You You’re a Good Listener?
By Dan Miller | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 09.29.2020Love leans in and listens well. May God help us so love one another.

Pastoring Amid Suspicion
By Tony Shepherd | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 09.29.2020The current cultural moment is tumultuous, and having honest conversation about polarizing topics is a difficult task for any church. But we must fight suspicion.

Live with Your Church Members in an Understanding Way
By Michael Lawrence | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 09.29.2020Listening well and loving deeply won’t resolve every political disagreement in your church. It will do something better.

“Whatsoever Is True”: Reflecting on the Growth of Conspiracy Theories Among Christians
By Dan Darling | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 09.29.2020You probably have encountered a friend or family member convinced of a conspiracy. Why is this happening? And what should Christians do about it?

“Sir, This Is a Local Church”—Or, How an Absurdist Meme about a Roast Beef Shop Might Help Heal Your Church
By Alex Duke | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 09.29.2020I wonder if you’re familiar with the “Sir, this is an Arby’s” meme. I wonder if you realize how helpful it could be to our churches in these tumultuous times.

How to Hold Your Tongue About Politics And Thereby Not Split Your Church Over Things the Bible Doesn’t Talk About: AN ADDENDUM
By Greg Gilbert | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 09.29.2020What are some guardrails that can help a pastor navigate political issues, especially in a year like 2020?

How Do We Vote? (Part 2): Know WHY a Government Does What It Does
By Jonathan Leeman | 09.03.2020Jonathan Leeman explains how good government helps people to hear the gospel.

How Do We Vote (Part 1): Know What a Government Should Do
By Jonathan Leeman | 09.02.2020Jonathan Leeman chats about what the Noahic covenant teaches us about biblical justice.

Pastors and Politics from the Pulpit
By Jonathan Leeman | 01.30.2019Jonathan Leeman answers this difficult question: Should pastors speak about politics from the pulpit?