9Marks Audio: Building Healthy Churches https://www.9marks.org Leadership Interviews, conference messages & more... Wed, 27 Dec 2023 20:28:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 noCopyright 2010 9Marks9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist9Marks Leadership Interviews conference messages & more9Marks | Building Healthy Churches9Marks How Do Membership and the Ordinances Fit Together? https://www.9marks.org/message/how-do-membership-and-the-ordinances-fit-together/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-do-membership-and-the-ordinances-fit-together https://www.9marks.org/message/how-do-membership-and-the-ordinances-fit-together/#respond Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:22:51 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=2147503179 Jonathan Leeman answers questions about the universal church, the local church, and the ordinance.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/how-do-membership-and-the-ordinances-fit-together/feed/ 0 9MarksnoJonathan Leeman answers questions about the universal church, the local church, and the ordinance.9MarksJonathan Leeman answers questions about the universal church, the local church, and the ordinance.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist What’s Wrong with Us? Revival vs. Revivalism https://www.9marks.org/message/whats-wrong-with-us-revival-vs-revivalism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-wrong-with-us-revival-vs-revivalism https://www.9marks.org/message/whats-wrong-with-us-revival-vs-revivalism/#respond Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:50:57 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=205093 9Marks present 9Marks at 9: What’s Wrong with Us? Revival vs. Revivalism during the 2022 Annual SBC Meeting in Anaheim, California.

Mark Dever, Jonathan Leeman, and friends discuss Revival vs. Revivalism, a conversation about two different ways of doing ministry today.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/whats-wrong-with-us-revival-vs-revivalism/feed/ 0 9MarksnoMark Dever, Jonathan Leeman, and friends discuss Revival vs. Revivalism, a conversation about two different ways of doing ministry today.9MarksMark Dever, Jonathan Leeman, and friends discuss Revival vs. Revivalism, a conversation about two different ways of doing ministry today.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist The State of the SBC https://www.9marks.org/message/the-state-of-the-sbc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-state-of-the-sbc https://www.9marks.org/message/the-state-of-the-sbc/#respond Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:41:36 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=205091 9Marks, along with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, presents 9Marks at 9: The State of the SBC during the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California.

A discussion with Mark Dever, Danny Akin,  Matt Chandler, Aaron Menikoff, Jonathan Leeman, and Omar Johnson.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/the-state-of-the-sbc/feed/ 0 9Marksno9Marks at 9: The State of the SBC. A discussion with Mark Dever, Danny Akin,  Matt Chandler, Aaron Menikoff, Jonathan Leeman, and Omar Johnson. 9Marks9Marks at 9: The State of the SBC. A discussion with Mark Dever, Danny Akin,  Matt Chandler, Aaron Menikoff, Jonathan Leeman, and Omar Johnson. 9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist The Great Commission isn’t a Quick Fix https://www.9marks.org/message/the-great-commission-isnt-a-quick-fix/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-great-commission-isnt-a-quick-fix https://www.9marks.org/message/the-great-commission-isnt-a-quick-fix/#respond Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:06:05 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=166384 In No Shortcut to Success: a Manifesto for Modern Missions, missionary Matt Rhodes explains that modern missionaries’ emphasis on minimal training and quick conversions can result in slipshod evangelism that harms the communities they intend to help.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/the-great-commission-isnt-a-quick-fix/feed/ 0 9MarksnoMatt Rhodes explains that modern missionaries’ emphasis on minimal training and quick conversions can result in slipshod evangelism that harms the communities they intend to help.9MarksMatt Rhodes explains that modern missionaries’ emphasis on minimal training and quick conversions can result in slipshod evangelism that harms the communities they intend to help.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist How does the role of deacons relate to the role of elders? https://www.9marks.org/message/how-does-the-role-of-deacons-relate-to-the-role-of-elders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-does-the-role-of-deacons-relate-to-the-role-of-elders https://www.9marks.org/message/how-does-the-role-of-deacons-relate-to-the-role-of-elders/#respond Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:05:01 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=161885 QUESTION:
What is the difference between elders and deacons?

ANSWER:
“Elders serve by leading and deacons lead by serving.”

In this video, Matt Smethurst explains how there must be a clear distinction between the offices of elder and deacon.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/how-does-the-role-of-deacons-relate-to-the-role-of-elders/feed/ 0 9MarksnoIn this video, Matt Smethurst explains how there must be a clear distinction between the offices of elder and deacon.9MarksIn this video, Matt Smethurst explains how there must be a clear distinction between the offices of elder and deacon.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Walk through the Bible with us https://www.9marks.org/message/walk-through-the-bible-with-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=walk-through-the-bible-with-us https://www.9marks.org/message/walk-through-the-bible-with-us/#respond Wed, 08 Dec 2021 20:49:44 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=158152 Bible Talk is an “expositional conversation through the Scriptures.” In the past year and a half, over the course of 40+ conversations, Alex Duke, Sam Emadi, and Jim Hamilton have walked through all of Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus. Recently, they began chatting about the book of Numbers. See all episodes here.

Subscribe to Bible Talk today on iTunes or Spotify.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/walk-through-the-bible-with-us/feed/ 0 9MarksnoBible Talk is an "expositional conversation through the Scriptures."9MarksBible Talk is an "expositional conversation through the Scriptures."9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Join us at T4G | April 19-21, 2022 | Louisville, KY https://www.9marks.org/message/join-us-at-t4g-april-19-21-2022-louisville-ky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=join-us-at-t4g-april-19-21-2022-louisville-ky https://www.9marks.org/message/join-us-at-t4g-april-19-21-2022-louisville-ky/#respond Tue, 21 Sep 2021 18:50:56 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=141311 For 23 years 9Marks has advocated for the local church by promoting expositional preaching, biblical leadership, and the centrality of the church in christian discipleship. There are few conferences for church leaders that promote these practices like Together for the Gospel.

In this short video, Mark Dever explains the vision behind the T4G Conference, which will take place April 2022 in Louisville, KY. Register here.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/join-us-at-t4g-april-19-21-2022-louisville-ky/feed/ 0 9MarksnoIn this short video, Mark Dever explains the vision behind Together for the Gospel. 9MarksIn this short video, Mark Dever explains the vision behind Together for the Gospel. 9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Stuck in an Old Testament Text? https://www.9marks.org/message/stuck-in-an-old-testament-text/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stuck-in-an-old-testament-text https://www.9marks.org/message/stuck-in-an-old-testament-text/#respond Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:54:37 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=135196 Every preacher has been there. You’ve been studying for hours, but you’re stuck in an Old Testament text. You can’t figure out how to get to Christ. What do you do?

David King, the author of Your Old Testament Sermon Needs to Get Saved, has some advice.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/stuck-in-an-old-testament-text/feed/ 0 9MarksnoEvery preacher has been there. You’ve been studying for hours, but you’re stuck in an Old Testament text. You can’t figure out how to get to Christ. What do you do?9MarksEvery preacher has been there. You’ve been studying for hours, but you’re stuck in an Old Testament text. You can’t figure out how to get to Christ. What do you do?9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist State of the SBC 2021 https://www.9marks.org/message/state-of-the-sbc-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-of-the-sbc-2021 https://www.9marks.org/message/state-of-the-sbc-2021/#respond Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:42:00 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=129527 A roundtable discussion with Mark Dever, Danny Akin, H.B. Charles, and Kevin Smith.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/state-of-the-sbc-2021/feed/ 0 9MarksnoA roundtable discussion with Mark Dever, Danny Akin, H.B. Charles, and Kevin Smith.9MarksA roundtable discussion with Mark Dever, Danny Akin, H.B. Charles, and Kevin Smith.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Why Deacons are Crucial https://www.9marks.org/message/why-deacons-are-crucial-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-deacons-are-crucial-2 https://www.9marks.org/message/why-deacons-are-crucial-2/#respond Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:28:36 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=129436 A conversation between Mark Dever, Jonathan Leeman, Matt Smethurst, and Juan Sanchez. Note: Audio is greatly improved at the 23:35 mark.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/why-deacons-are-crucial-2/feed/ 0 9MarksnoA conversation between Mark Dever, Jonathan Leeman, Matt Smethurst, and Juan Sanchez.9MarksA conversation between Mark Dever, Jonathan Leeman, Matt Smethurst, and Juan Sanchez.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Be Like Batman: Guard the Gospel (with Sam Emadi) https://www.9marks.org/message/be-like-batman-guard-the-gospel-with-sam-emadi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-like-batman-guard-the-gospel-with-sam-emadi https://www.9marks.org/message/be-like-batman-guard-the-gospel-with-sam-emadi/#respond Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:24:58 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=131413 SHOW NOTES

Article: Be Like Batman: Guard the Gospel, by Sam Emadi

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/be-like-batman-guard-the-gospel-with-sam-emadi/feed/ 0 9MarksnoSHOW NOTES Article: Be Like Batman: Guard the Gospel, by Sam Emadi9MarksSHOW NOTES Article: Be Like Batman: Guard the Gospel, by Sam Emadi9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Rejoice with Those Who Rejoice; Weep with Those Who Weep (with Paul Martin) https://www.9marks.org/message/rejoice-with-those-who-rejoice-weep-with-those-who-weep-with-paul-martin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rejoice-with-those-who-rejoice-weep-with-those-who-weep-with-paul-martin https://www.9marks.org/message/rejoice-with-those-who-rejoice-weep-with-those-who-weep-with-paul-martin/#respond Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:21:12 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=131411 Christians ought to weep with those who weep, and rejoice with those who rejoice. Surprisingly, the latter is often more difficult than the former.

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Article: Rejoice with Those Who Rejoice; Weep with Those Who Weep, by Paul Martin

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/rejoice-with-those-who-rejoice-weep-with-those-who-weep-with-paul-martin/feed/ 0 9MarksnoChristians ought to weep with those who weep, and rejoice with those who rejoice. Surprisingly, the latter is often more difficult than the former.9MarksChristians ought to weep with those who weep, and rejoice with those who rejoice. Surprisingly, the latter is often more difficult than the former.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Invite Your Pastors into Your Life (with Omar Johnson) https://www.9marks.org/message/invite-your-pastors-into-your-life-with-omar-johnson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=invite-your-pastors-into-your-life-with-omar-johnson https://www.9marks.org/message/invite-your-pastors-into-your-life-with-omar-johnson/#respond Tue, 29 Jun 2021 03:30:39 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=127834 SHOW NOTES

Article: Invite Your Pastors into Your Life (with Omar Johnson)

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/invite-your-pastors-into-your-life-with-omar-johnson/feed/ 0 9MarksnoSHOW NOTES Article: Invite Your Pastors into Your Life (with Omar Johnson)9MarksSHOW NOTES Article: Invite Your Pastors into Your Life (with Omar Johnson)9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Evangelize the Lost (with Eric Bancroft) https://www.9marks.org/message/evangelize-the-lost-with-eric-bancroft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=evangelize-the-lost-with-eric-bancroft https://www.9marks.org/message/evangelize-the-lost-with-eric-bancroft/#respond Mon, 28 Jun 2021 03:24:54 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=127787 SHOW NOTES

Article: Evangelize the Lost, by Eric Bancroft

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/evangelize-the-lost-with-eric-bancroft/feed/ 0 9MarksnoSHOW NOTES Article: Evangelize the Lost, by Eric Bancroft9MarksSHOW NOTES Article: Evangelize the Lost, by Eric Bancroft9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Speak Only What Is Good to Give Grace (with Josh Manley) https://www.9marks.org/message/speak-only-what-is-good-to-give-grace-with-josh-manley/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=speak-only-what-is-good-to-give-grace-with-josh-manley https://www.9marks.org/message/speak-only-what-is-good-to-give-grace-with-josh-manley/#respond Sun, 27 Jun 2021 03:15:57 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=127741 SHOW NOTES

Article: Speak Only What Is Good to Give Grace, by Josh Manley

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/speak-only-what-is-good-to-give-grace-with-josh-manley/feed/ 0 9MarksnoSHOW NOTES Article: Speak Only What Is Good to Give Grace, by Josh Manley9MarksSHOW NOTES Article: Speak Only What Is Good to Give Grace, by Josh Manley9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Don’t Muzzle the Ox (with Ken Mbugua) https://www.9marks.org/message/dont-muzzle-the-ox-with-ken-mbugua/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-muzzle-the-ox-with-ken-mbugua https://www.9marks.org/message/dont-muzzle-the-ox-with-ken-mbugua/#respond Sat, 26 Jun 2021 02:58:35 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=127694 Generally speaking, pastors should be financially supported by the people they minister to. Agree or disagree?

Jonathan Leeman has a brief conversation with Ken Mbugua about this topic.

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Article: Don’t Muzzle the Ox, by Ken Mbugua

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/dont-muzzle-the-ox-with-ken-mbugua/feed/ 0 9MarksnoGenerally speaking, pastors should be financially supported by the people they minister to. Agree or disagree?9MarksGenerally speaking, pastors should be financially supported by the people they minister to. Agree or disagree?9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Forbear with One Another (with Dan Miller) https://www.9marks.org/message/forbear-with-one-another-with-dan-miller/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=forbear-with-one-another-with-dan-miller https://www.9marks.org/message/forbear-with-one-another-with-dan-miller/#respond Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:12:15 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=126948 Church members have the holy calling of “putting up with one another”—or, as the Bible puts it, forbearing with one another. Dan Miller wrote about this for our most recent Journal.

In this episode of Journal Talk, Jonathan Leeman chats with Dan about this article and more.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/forbear-with-one-another-with-dan-miller/feed/ 0 9MarksnoChurch members have the holy calling of “putting up with one another”—or, as the Bible puts it, forbearing with one another.9MarksChurch members have the holy calling of “putting up with one another”—or, as the Bible puts it, forbearing with one another.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist The Gospel Is Worth Dying For https://www.9marks.org/message/the-gospel-is-worth-dying-for/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-gospel-is-worth-dying-for https://www.9marks.org/message/the-gospel-is-worth-dying-for/#respond Thu, 13 May 2021 12:37:26 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=120955 Until recently, Mack Stiles served as a pastor in the Middle East. In this short video, he answers the question: “How did you prepare your people to live as Christians who will face persecution?”

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/the-gospel-is-worth-dying-for/feed/ 0 9MarksnoMack Stiles, a former pastor in the Middle East, offers counsel to persecuted Christians.9MarksMack Stiles, a former pastor in the Middle East, offers counsel to persecuted Christians.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Why Deacons Are Crucial for Healthy Churches https://www.9marks.org/message/why-deacons-are-crucial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-deacons-are-crucial https://www.9marks.org/message/why-deacons-are-crucial/#respond Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:19:35 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=118714 SHOW NOTES

Book: Deacons: How They Serve and Strengthen the Church, by Matt Smethurst

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/why-deacons-are-crucial/feed/ 0 9MarksnoA panel discussion at TGC21 about the crucial role deacons play in the church.9MarksA panel discussion at TGC21 about the crucial role deacons play in the church.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist The Post-Covid Church https://www.9marks.org/message/the-post-covid-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-post-covid-church https://www.9marks.org/message/the-post-covid-church/#respond Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:17:17 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=118715 A panel discussion at TGC21 about how we can help Christians rediscover the important role gathering with the church should play in our Christian discipleship.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/the-post-covid-church/feed/ 0 9MarksnoA panel discussion at TGC21 about how we can help Christians rediscover the important role gathering with the church should play in our Christian discipleship.9MarksA panel discussion at TGC21 about how we can help Christians rediscover the important role gathering with the church should play in our Christian discipleship.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist An “American” Question about “American” Ideas https://www.9marks.org/message/an-american-question-about-american-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-american-question-about-american-ideas https://www.9marks.org/message/an-american-question-about-american-ideas/#respond Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:29:33 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=110266 https://www.9marks.org/message/an-american-question-about-american-ideas/feed/ 0 9MarksnoIn which pastor Ken Mbugua laughs at—and then answers—the question: Are church membership and church discipline just American ideas?9MarksIn which pastor Ken Mbugua laughs at—and then answers—the question: Are church membership and church discipline just American ideas?9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist On Earth as in Heaven: A (Very) Brief Biblical Theology of Heaven (with Sam Emadi) https://www.9marks.org/message/on-earth-as-in-heaven-a-very-brief-biblical-theology-of-heaven-with-sam-emadi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=on-earth-as-in-heaven-a-very-brief-biblical-theology-of-heaven-with-sam-emadi https://www.9marks.org/message/on-earth-as-in-heaven-a-very-brief-biblical-theology-of-heaven-with-sam-emadi/#respond Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:18:36 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=100159 Have you every wondered how the concept of heaven fits into the entire biblical storyline?

0:57 – Do you know more about heaven than Randy Alcorn?
1:20 – What should we think of books claiming someone has died, seen heaven, and come back?
2:12 – What is heaven in the Bible?
2:49 – Is heaven a distinct realm/place?
4:24 – Is the church a place of overlap between heaven and earth? Why?
6:35 – What is the tie in with “where two or three are gathered in my name”?
6:50 – What does Revelation mean by saying heaven comes to earth?
8:24 – Is heaven a part of creation? If so, does God dwelling in creation?
9:30 – When a believer dies, do they go to heaven?
10:20 – Will the new heavens and earth going to merge in the end?
11:18 – What does it mean to treasure in heaven?
12:30 – Is it biblical to say that someone is “looking down on us” from heaven?
13:40 – Is it correct to say that you “look forward to seeing someone in heaven”?
16:09 – Can I say that I am looking forward to heaven?
18:10 – Do we have a physical body in heaven?
19:00 – Will I be bald eternally?

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Article: On Earth as in Heaven: A (Very) Brief Biblical Theology of Heaven, by Sam Emadi

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/on-earth-as-in-heaven-a-very-brief-biblical-theology-of-heaven-with-sam-emadi/feed/ 0 9MarksnoHave you every wondered how the concept of heaven fits into the entire biblical storyline? Check out this conversation between Jonathan Leeman and Sam Emadi.9MarksHave you every wondered how the concept of heaven fits into the entire biblical storyline? Check out this conversation between Jonathan Leeman and Sam Emadi.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Heavenly Helps for Pastoral Problems (with Mark Redfern) https://www.9marks.org/message/7-ways-heaven-helps-us-overcome-challenges-in-ministry-with-mark-redfern/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-ways-heaven-helps-us-overcome-challenges-in-ministry-with-mark-redfern https://www.9marks.org/message/7-ways-heaven-helps-us-overcome-challenges-in-ministry-with-mark-redfern/#respond Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:36 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=96317 keep reading…]]> If you read through the pastoral epistles, you’ll notice how often Paul encourages Timothy and Titus with the hope of heaven. Jonathan Leeman chats with pastor Mark Redfern about this.

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For more on this topic, you can read Mark’s article for our most recent Journal.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/7-ways-heaven-helps-us-overcome-challenges-in-ministry-with-mark-redfern/feed/ 0 9MarksnoIf you read through the pastoral epistles, you’ll notice how often Paul encourages Timothy and Titus with the hope of heaven. Jonathan Leeman chats with pastor Mark Redfern about this. … keep reading…9MarksIf you read through the pastoral epistles, you’ll notice how often Paul encourages Timothy and Titus with the hope of heaven. Jonathan Leeman chats with pastor Mark Redfern about this. … keep reading…9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist The Church Should Sing for Heaven’s Sake (with Matthew Westerholm) https://www.9marks.org/message/the-church-should-sing-for-heavens-sake-with-matthew-westerhol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-church-should-sing-for-heavens-sake-with-matthew-westerhol https://www.9marks.org/message/the-church-should-sing-for-heavens-sake-with-matthew-westerhol/#respond Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:10:45 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=95248 keep reading…]]> Our churches used to sing about heaven. Now they don’t. And when they do, well, they do it unlike previous generations.

Jonathan Leeman chats with Matthew Westerholm of Southern Seminary about this. (You can read Matthew’s article on the topic here.)

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/the-church-should-sing-for-heavens-sake-with-matthew-westerhol/feed/ 0 9MarksnoOur churches used to sing about heaven. Now they don’t. And when they do, well, they do it unlike previous generations. Jonathan Leeman chats with Matthew Westerholm of Southern Seminary … keep reading…9MarksOur churches used to sing about heaven. Now they don’t. And when they do, well, they do it unlike previous generations. Jonathan Leeman chats with Matthew Westerholm of Southern Seminary … keep reading…9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist The Hope of Heaven at the Beginning and End of Ministry (with Omar Johnson & Phil Newton) https://www.9marks.org/message/the-hope-of-heaven-at-the-beginning-end-of-ministry-with-omar-johnson-phil-newton/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hope-of-heaven-at-the-beginning-end-of-ministry-with-omar-johnson-phil-newton https://www.9marks.org/message/the-hope-of-heaven-at-the-beginning-end-of-ministry-with-omar-johnson-phil-newton/#respond Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:57:39 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=95357 keep reading…]]> Pastors need the hope of heaven at the beginning of their ministry, and they still need it at the end of their ministry. Jonathan Leeman chats with Phil Newton (a pastor for 40+ years) and Omar Johnson (a brand-new pastor) about this.

You can read Omar’s article here, and Phil’s here.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/the-hope-of-heaven-at-the-beginning-end-of-ministry-with-omar-johnson-phil-newton/feed/ 0 9MarksnoPastors need the hope of heaven at the beginning of their ministry, and they still need it at the end of their ministry. Jonathan Leeman chats with Phil Newton (a pastor … keep reading…9MarksPastors need the hope of heaven at the beginning of their ministry, and they still need it at the end of their ministry. Jonathan Leeman chats with Phil Newton (a pastor … keep reading…9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Why the Heavenly Minded Do the Most Earthly Good (with Aaron Menikoff) | Journal Talk https://www.9marks.org/message/why-the-heavenly-minded-do-the-most-earthly-good-with-aaron-menikoff-journal-talk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-heavenly-minded-do-the-most-earthly-good-with-aaron-menikoff-journal-talk https://www.9marks.org/message/why-the-heavenly-minded-do-the-most-earthly-good-with-aaron-menikoff-journal-talk/#respond Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:51:24 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=94094 Jonathan chats with Aaron Menikoff about his article from the recent Journal on Heaven, in which he argues that the heavenly minded ought to do the most earthly good.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/why-the-heavenly-minded-do-the-most-earthly-good-with-aaron-menikoff-journal-talk/feed/ 0 9MarksnoJonathan chats with Aaron Menikoff about his article from the recent Journal on Heaven, in which he argues that the heavenly minded ought to do the most earthly good.9MarksJonathan chats with Aaron Menikoff about his article from the recent Journal on Heaven, in which he argues that the heavenly minded ought to do the most earthly good.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Read These Books with your Church https://www.9marks.org/message/three-books-to-read-together-as-a-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-books-to-read-together-as-a-church https://www.9marks.org/message/three-books-to-read-together-as-a-church/#respond Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:06:58 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=93606 We asked Mark Dever, “Which books would you recommend churches & small groups read together?” In this short video, he suggests three.

All three books are available in the 9Marks bookstore.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/three-books-to-read-together-as-a-church/feed/ 0 9MarksnoWe asked Mark Dever, "Which books would you recommend churches & small groups read together?" In this short video, he suggests three.9MarksWe asked Mark Dever, "Which books would you recommend churches & small groups read together?" In this short video, he suggests three.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Worship Determines Politics https://www.9marks.org/message/worship-determines-politics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=worship-determines-politics https://www.9marks.org/message/worship-determines-politics/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:50:00 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=76311 How does what we worship shape our desired political outcomes? In this clip, Jonathan Leeman tries to answer that difficult question.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/worship-determines-politics/feed/ 0 9MarksnoHow does what we worship shape our desired political outcomes? In this clip, Jonathan Leeman tries to answer that difficult question.9MarksHow does what we worship shape our desired political outcomes? In this clip, Jonathan Leeman tries to answer that difficult question.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Fearing God More than Political Powers https://www.9marks.org/message/fearing-god-more-than-political-powers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fearing-god-more-than-political-powers https://www.9marks.org/message/fearing-god-more-than-political-powers/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:52:04 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=76343 https://www.9marks.org/message/fearing-god-more-than-political-powers/feed/ 0 9Marksno9Marks9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist The Nations Rage Against the Lord — All of Them https://www.9marks.org/message/the-nations-rage-against-the-lord-all-of-them/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-nations-rage-against-the-lord-all-of-them https://www.9marks.org/message/the-nations-rage-against-the-lord-all-of-them/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:43:34 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=76279 https://www.9marks.org/message/the-nations-rage-against-the-lord-all-of-them/feed/ 0 9Marksno9Marks9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Reflecting on the Growth of Conspiracy Theories Among Christians (with Dan Darling) https://www.9marks.org/message/reflecting-on-the-growth-of-conspiracy-theories-among-christians-with-dan-darling/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reflecting-on-the-growth-of-conspiracy-theories-among-christians-with-dan-darling https://www.9marks.org/message/reflecting-on-the-growth-of-conspiracy-theories-among-christians-with-dan-darling/#respond Mon, 19 Oct 2020 15:58:44 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=73195 Belief in conspiracy theories is on the rise, particularly among Christians. Why is this the case? What, if anything, should pastors do about it?

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Article: “Whatsoever Is True”: Reflecting on the Growth of Conspiracy Theories Among Christians, by Dan Darling
Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/reflecting-on-the-growth-of-conspiracy-theories-among-christians-with-dan-darling/feed/ 0 9MarksnoBelief in conspiracy theories is on the rise, particularly among Christians. Why is this the case? What, if anything, should pastors do about it?9MarksBelief in conspiracy theories is on the rise, particularly among Christians. Why is this the case? What, if anything, should pastors do about it?9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist God’s Righteousness and Our Injustice https://www.9marks.org/message/gods-righteousness-and-our-injustice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gods-righteousness-and-our-injustice https://www.9marks.org/message/gods-righteousness-and-our-injustice/#respond Sat, 17 Oct 2020 21:37:39 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=73485 https://www.9marks.org/message/gods-righteousness-and-our-injustice/feed/ 0 9Marksno9Marks9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist The Church & the Individual Christian Have Different—But Related—Jobs https://www.9marks.org/message/the-church-the-individual-christian-have-different-but-related-jobs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-church-the-individual-christian-have-different-but-related-jobs https://www.9marks.org/message/the-church-the-individual-christian-have-different-but-related-jobs/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:41:24 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=67867 When we think about the relationship between politics and the church, we need to remember that the church and the individual Christian have different jobs and different responsibilities.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/the-church-the-individual-christian-have-different-but-related-jobs/feed/ 0 9MarksnoWhen we think about the relationship between politics and the church, we need to remember that the church and the individual Christian have different jobs and different responsibilities.9MarksWhen we think about the relationship between politics and the church, we need to remember that the church and the individual Christian have different jobs and different responsibilities.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Put Your Hope in Your Church, Not Your Candidate https://www.9marks.org/message/put-your-hope-in-your-church-not-your-candidate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=put-your-hope-in-your-church-not-your-candidate https://www.9marks.org/message/put-your-hope-in-your-church-not-your-candidate/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:41:02 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=66775 Christians ought to put their political hope not in their favorite candidate, but in their local church. Jonathan Leeman explains how the gospel shapes the Christian’s political involvement.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/put-your-hope-in-your-church-not-your-candidate/feed/ 0 9MarksnoChristians ought to put their political hope not in their favorite candidate, but in their local church. Jonathan Leeman explains how the gospel shapes the Christian’s political involvement.9MarksChristians ought to put their political hope not in their favorite candidate, but in their local church. Jonathan Leeman explains how the gospel shapes the Christian’s political involvement.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist What’s the “Separation of Church and State”? https://www.9marks.org/message/whats-the-separation-of-church-and-state/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-the-separation-of-church-and-state https://www.9marks.org/message/whats-the-separation-of-church-and-state/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:51:18 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=65848 How should Americans in general and Christians in particular understand what the “separation of church and state” means? Jonathan Leeman explains.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/whats-the-separation-of-church-and-state/feed/ 0 9MarksnoHow should Americans in general and Christians in particular understand what the “separation of church and state” means? Jonathan Leeman explains.9MarksHow should Americans in general and Christians in particular understand what the “separation of church and state” means? Jonathan Leeman explains.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist How Do We Vote? (Part 2): Know WHY a Government Does What It Does https://www.9marks.org/message/how-do-we-vote-part-2-of-2-know-why-a-government-does-what-it-does/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-do-we-vote-part-2-of-2-know-why-a-government-does-what-it-does https://www.9marks.org/message/how-do-we-vote-part-2-of-2-know-why-a-government-does-what-it-does/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2020 19:31:14 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=64674 Why does a government do what it does? For at least two reasons:

  • To establish peace and order.
  • To provide a platform from which people are free to worship God.

The full session is available here.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/how-do-we-vote-part-2-of-2-know-why-a-government-does-what-it-does/feed/ 0 9MarksnoJonathan Leeman explains how good government helps people to hear the gospel.9MarksJonathan Leeman explains how good government helps people to hear the gospel.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist How Do We Vote (Part 1): Know What a Government Should Do https://www.9marks.org/message/how-do-we-vote-part-1-know-what-a-government-should-do/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-do-we-vote-part-1-know-what-a-government-should-do https://www.9marks.org/message/how-do-we-vote-part-1-know-what-a-government-should-do/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:38:55 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=64651 Full session available here.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/how-do-we-vote-part-1-know-what-a-government-should-do/feed/ 0 9MarksnoJonathan Leeman chats about what the Noahic covenant teaches us about biblical justice.9MarksJonathan Leeman chats about what the Noahic covenant teaches us about biblical justice.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Faithful Missionaries Proclaim the Gospel https://www.9marks.org/message/faithful-missionaries-proclaim-the-gospel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=faithful-missionaries-proclaim-the-gospel https://www.9marks.org/message/faithful-missionaries-proclaim-the-gospel/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:24:02 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=62343 If you meet a missionary who’s very excited about methods and strategies and workbooks, but they don’t seem to ever talk about the Bible—run away. And even more than that, for the sake of Christ’s kingdom, make sure you take your wallet with you.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/faithful-missionaries-proclaim-the-gospel/feed/ 0 9MarksnoIf you meet a missionary who’s very excited about methods and strategies and workbooks, but they don’t seem to ever talk about the Bible—run away.9MarksIf you meet a missionary who’s very excited about methods and strategies and workbooks, but they don’t seem to ever talk about the Bible—run away.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist I Disagree With My Pastor. What Should I Do? https://www.9marks.org/message/i-disagree-with-my-pastor-what-should-i-do/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-disagree-with-my-pastor-what-should-i-do https://www.9marks.org/message/i-disagree-with-my-pastor-what-should-i-do/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2020 19:04:14 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=61977 I disagree with something my pastor said. What should I do?

Jeramie Rinne: “You should go to your pastor and tell him you disagree. That’s the most helpful, loving thing you can do.“

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/i-disagree-with-my-pastor-what-should-i-do/feed/ 0 9MarksnoI disagree with something my pastor said. What should I do?9MarksI disagree with something my pastor said. What should I do?9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist What Do You Have that You Didn’t Receive? https://www.9marks.org/message/what-do-you-have-that-you-didnt-receive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-do-you-have-that-you-didnt-receive https://www.9marks.org/message/what-do-you-have-that-you-didnt-receive/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:15:20 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=61723 Christian, what do you have that you didn’t receive? Everything good you have, God says he gave you (1 Cor. 4:7). So why do you boast like you didn’t receive it from him?

— Brian Davis

Full talk available here: The Gospel — Brian Davis | 9Marks Conference at Midwestern

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/what-do-you-have-that-you-didnt-receive/feed/ 0 9MarksnoChristian, what do you have that you didn’t receive? Everything good you have, God says he gave you (1 Cor. 4:7). So why do you boast like you didn’t receive it from him?9MarksChristian, what do you have that you didn’t receive? Everything good you have, God says he gave you (1 Cor. 4:7). So why do you boast like you didn’t receive it from him?9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist An Evening Conversation with J. I. Packer – An Interview by Mark Dever https://www.9marks.org/message/an-evening-conversation-with-j-i-packer-an-interview-by-mark-dever/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-evening-conversation-with-j-i-packer-an-interview-by-mark-dever https://www.9marks.org/message/an-evening-conversation-with-j-i-packer-an-interview-by-mark-dever/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:20:42 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=61353 https://www.9marks.org/message/an-evening-conversation-with-j-i-packer-an-interview-by-mark-dever/feed/ 0 9MarksnoOriginally recorded October 1999 at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, in Washington D. C.9MarksOriginally recorded October 1999 at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, in Washington D. C.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Let Gentleness Pervade Your Ministry https://www.9marks.org/message/let-gentleness-pervade-your-ministry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=let-gentleness-pervade-your-ministry https://www.9marks.org/message/let-gentleness-pervade-your-ministry/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:08:15 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=61179 Of all men in the world, the Christian pastor should have an affectionate heart. . . . Love should pervade the whole tone of our Ministry.

— Nick Roark, reflecting on 1 Thessalonians 2:7 and quoting Charles Bridges

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/let-gentleness-pervade-your-ministry/feed/ 0 9MarksnoPastor Nick Roark reflects on 1 Thessalonians 2:7.9MarksPastor Nick Roark reflects on 1 Thessalonians 2:7.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist The Danger of Sending Unqualified Missionaries https://www.9marks.org/message/the-danger-of-sending-unqualified-missionaries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-danger-of-sending-unqualified-missionaries Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:19:39 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=60934 What does John Folmar — the senior pastor of United Christian Church of Dubai in the Middle East — want to say to American churches and missions organizations?

“Stop sending unqualified missionaries.”

]]> 9MarksnoWhat does John Folmar — the senior pastor of United Christian Church of Dubai in the Middle East — want to say to American churches and missions organizations?9MarksWhat does John Folmar — the senior pastor of United Christian Church of Dubai in the Middle East — want to say to American churches and missions organizations?9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Pastors, Set Your Church Up Well for the Future https://www.9marks.org/message/pastors-set-your-church-up-well-for-the-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pastors-set-your-church-up-well-for-the-future Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:34:24 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=60679 Pastors, here are two things you should do that will set your church up well for the future, long after you’re gone:

  • Multiply opportunities for others to teach the whole church.
  • Help your church find its next pastor.

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For the full talk on leadership, click here.

]]> 9MarksnoPastors, here are two things you should do that will set your church up well for the future, long after you’re gone.9MarksPastors, here are two things you should do that will set your church up well for the future, long after you’re gone.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Pastoring in a Pandemic QuickTake: Serving Your Neighbors, Sharing the Gospel https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-serving-your-neighbors-sharing-the-gospel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-serving-your-neighbors-sharing-the-gospel https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-serving-your-neighbors-sharing-the-gospel/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:04:31 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=54902 For more resources related to COVID-19, visit our new site: COVID-19 & The Church. 

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Mark Vroegop discusses how churches can share the gospel during the coronavirus pandemic.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-serving-your-neighbors-sharing-the-gospel/feed/ 0 9MarksnoMark Vroegop discusses how churches can share the gospel during the coronavirus pandemic.9MarksMark Vroegop discusses how churches can share the gospel during the coronavirus pandemic.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Pastoring in a Pandemic QuickTake: Keeping our Polity Straight in a Pandemic https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-keeping-our-polity-straight-in-a-pandemic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-keeping-our-polity-straight-in-a-pandemic https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-keeping-our-polity-straight-in-a-pandemic/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:00:22 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=54881 For more resources related to COVID-19, visit our new site: COVID-19 & The Church. 

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Jonathan Leeman considers the challenges the coronavirus poses to church polity and how pastors can maintain biblical fidelity in the midst of the pandemic.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-keeping-our-polity-straight-in-a-pandemic/feed/ 0 9MarksnoJonathan Leeman considers the challenges the coronavirus poses to church polity and how pastors can maintain biblical fidelity in the midst of the pandemic.9MarksJonathan Leeman considers the challenges the coronavirus poses to church polity and how pastors can maintain biblical fidelity in the midst of the pandemic.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Pastoring in a Pandemic Quicktake: Shepherding Lessons Learned in Quarantine https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-shepherding-lessons-learned-in-quarantine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-shepherding-lessons-learned-in-quarantine https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-shepherding-lessons-learned-in-quarantine/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:58:18 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=54791 For more resources related to COVID-19, visit our new site: COVID-19 & The Church. 

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Bob Johnson discusses lessons learned about shepherding his flock during the Covid19 pandemic.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-shepherding-lessons-learned-in-quarantine/feed/ 0 9MarksnoBob Johnson discusses lessons learned about shepherding his flock during the Covid19 pandemic.9MarksBob Johnson discusses lessons learned about shepherding his flock during the Covid19 pandemic.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Pastoring in a Pandemic QuickTake: Don’t Lose Sight of Your Calling https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-dont-lose-sight-of-your-calling/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-dont-lose-sight-of-your-calling https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-dont-lose-sight-of-your-calling/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:52:18 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=54702 For more resources related to COVID-19, visit our new site: COVID-19 & The Church. 

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Bobby Scott discusses how pastors can stay committed to the essential aspects of pastoral ministry even in the midst of crisis.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-dont-lose-sight-of-your-calling/feed/ 0 9MarksnoBobby Scott discusses how pastors can stay committed to the essential aspects of pastoral ministry even in the midst of crisis.9MarksBobby Scott discusses how pastors can stay committed to the essential aspects of pastoral ministry even in the midst of crisis.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Pastoring in a Pandemic, Episode 20: Humbling Ourselves Under God’s Mighty Hand (with Brian Davis) https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-episode-20-humbling-ourselves-under-gods-mighty-hand-with-brian-davis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pastoring-in-a-pandemic-episode-20-humbling-ourselves-under-gods-mighty-hand-with-brian-davis Fri, 29 May 2020 18:56:50 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=54563 Watch other Pastoring in a Pandemic episodes here. For more resources related to COVID-19, visit our new site: COVID-19 & The Church. For the podcast version of this conversation, visit Spotify or iTunes.

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Jonathan Leeman chats with pastor Brian Davis about how COVID-19 ought to push us all to humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand.

]]> 9MarksnoJonathan Leeman chats with pastor Brian Davis about how COVID-19 ought to push us all to humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand.9MarksJonathan Leeman chats with pastor Brian Davis about how COVID-19 ought to push us all to humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist Pastoring in a Pandemic QuickTake: Dealing with the Fallout in Your Church’s Finances https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-dealing-with-the-fallout-in-your-churchs-finances/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-dealing-with-the-fallout-in-your-churchs-finances https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-dealing-with-the-fallout-in-your-churchs-finances/#respond Fri, 29 May 2020 09:37:24 +0000 https://www.9marks.org/?post_type=message&p=54477 For more resources related to COVID-19, visit our new site: COVID-19 & The Church. 

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Andy Winn considers how to shepherd your church through the financial difficulties precipitated by the Covid-19 crisis.

]]> https://www.9marks.org/message/pastoring-in-a-pandemic-quicktake-dealing-with-the-fallout-in-your-churchs-finances/feed/ 0 9MarksnoAndy Winn considers how to shepherd your church through the financial difficulties precipitated by the Covid-19 crisis.9MarksAndy Winn considers how to shepherd your church through the financial difficulties precipitated by the Covid-19 crisis.9marks,churches,pastors,lay,leaders,elders,deacons,church,priests,baptist,t4g,together,for,the,gospel,dever,mark,dever,matt,schmucker,capitol,hill,baptist