Posts by Mark Dever
How to choose and plan mentoring sessions
Editor's Note: Recently, a new pastor asked a seasoned minister in his...
How a church leader can help cultivate a culture of discipleship
Build your own weekly schedule to include time for communication...
Should churches primarily view discipleship as a «program» or a «way of life»?
The church should not view discipleship as a special event or a spectacular program. Discipleship...
How can we practically make disciples for other Christians?
Joining and engaging in the community Join the church. Come to...
How does apprenticeship work?
Discipleship occurs primarily through learning and imitation. The best thing about...
Africa, the Prosperity Gospel and the Problem of Unprotected Churches
It is impossible to deny that the distortion of the Gospel has infiltrated many churches throughout the world...
The Underestimated Pastoral Power of the Correct Doctrine of Repentance
The correct doctrine of repentance provides pastoral power. It equips pastors and believers...
Gospel preaching at a funeral
The most useful advice I ever received about preaching at people's funerals...
Gospel-centered preaching is preaching that shines with the Gospel.
Can the film "The Princess Bride" be considered a classic? Considering the number of...
Dear Pastor, Know Your Theology of Sanctification
The moment I realized the inadequacy of my understanding of sanctification forever...
Nine Signs of a Church That Preaches the Prosperity Gospel
How to evaluate a church that preaches the prosperity gospel? The first nine years of...
5 Mistakes in the Prosperity Gospel
Over a century ago, addressing one of the largest communities in the Christian ...