Posts by Mark Dever
Does gentleness mean weakness? Pastoral reflections on tenderness
What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word "shepherd"? I suspect...
A Call to Pastors: Pray for Your People
If God has called you to be a pastor, then I am sure you are eager to pray for...
Not yet satisfied with our pastorate — but finding a good rhythm (Part 4)
Many years ago, when our team of pastors decided to take...
Not yet satisfied with our pastorate — but things are going much better (Part 3)
Over the past four years, God has healed and encouraged this church through...
Not yet satisfied with our pastorate — but there is progress (Part 2)
Over the past four years, God has healed and encouraged this church through...
Not yet satisfied with our pastorate… (Part 1)
Over the past four years, God has healed and encouraged this church through...
What to say to church members who leave for bad reasons
Let's be honest: there are better and worse reasons to leave church. ...
Six Principles of Youth Ministry
«What does your church do for teenagers and high school students?» I recently asked ...
Macropastoralism and Micropastoralism: An Important Distinction
As I became more and more convinced of the importance of the responsibility of pastors for the flock...
What are church documents? And why?
Although church documents may not seem very attractive, they are ...
A conversation about church restoration with Mark Dever and Jonathan Liman
Jonathan: Mark, let's talk about church restoration. To start, I'd like to...
Congregationalism doesn't stop at 8:00 p.m.
Congregationalists argue that local churches are ultimately completely...