Mailbag #69: How Do I Know When It’s Time to Step Down? . . . The Wisdom of Having a Lay Elder in Politics
By B. Johnson, J. Leeman | 12.01.2017— Ministry is a roller coaster. How do I know if I should step down? — How does a church navigate having a lay elder whose vocation is in politics??
Why is a membership directory a pastor’s second most important book?
By Garrett Kell | 11.29.2017Besides the Bible, a membership directory is a pastor’s most important book. But why?
Does the Bible Allow for Women Deacons? No, Says Alex Strauch (with a Response from Tom Schreiner)
By A. Strauch, T. R. Schreiner | 9Marks Journal: Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning | 11.23.2017Does the Bible allow for women deacons. No, says Alex Strauch.
Episode 28: On Seminary & Pastoral Training (with C. J. Mahaney)
By C. J. Mahaney, J. Leeman, M. Dever | 11.21.2017Almost everyone agrees pastors need to be trained. But does this mean they must receive formal theological training from a seminary?
Book Review—Technicolor: Inspiring Your Church to Embrace Multicultural Ministry, by Mark Hearn
Review by Joel Kurz | 11.20.2017While there are a few weaknesses, this book offers a unique and much-needed contribution to American evangelicalism, especially as demographics change.
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.
Episode 27: On How Churches Should Find a New Pastor
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 11.14.2017Looking for a pastor? Here’s how Mark Dever suggests churches might resist common wisdom in their search.
Pastoring a Rural Church Isn’t a “Lesser” Ministry
By Cheston Pickard | 11.13.2017Whether we’re called to Farmington, Missouri or Washington, D.C, our goal is to help people do two things: understand the Bible and follow Jesus.
Mailbag #68: Does a Church’s Maturity Affect Church Discipline Approach? . . . Should We Bring into Membership a Family Who Doesn’t Speak Our Language?
By Jonathan Leeman | 11.10.2017— Should a congregation’s age, spiritual maturity, and experience of church discipline play into a “muddy” church discipline decision? — How should we maintain a robust membership process while taking into account a new family’s language barrier?
Book Review: Seven Leaders, by Iain Murray
Review by Max Benfer | 11.09.2017This is a book about men of conviction, not men of convenience.
How do you raise up leaders in your church?
By Ken Mbugua | 11.08.2017Pastors, you don’t have to wait until you feel like your church is mature before you start intentionally raising up leaders.
Can a church be multi-site?
By Jonathan Leeman | 11.07.2017Understanding the definition of a church.
The balance between old and new Confessions of Faith
By Jonathan Leeman | 11.07.2017Some principles to apply as a church considers adopting a Confession of Faith.
Episode 26: On Multi-Site Churches (with Matt Chandler)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever, M. Chandler | 11.07.2017Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman interview Matt to talk about the reasons behind this transition.
The Church Has Two Missions: Narrow and Broad
By Jonathan Leeman | 11.06.2017What is the mission of the church? Answering that requires defining what we mean by the “church.”