Articles
What to say to church members who leave for bad reasons
Let's be honest: there are better and worse reasons to leave church. ...
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...
Praying for revival in a foreign church
What if you have prayed faithfully and diligently for years for revival in your city, and...
Love your church more than its health (spiritual state)
This is an appeal to those who are passionate about doctrine. To those who have their own opinions on ...
Is it important to use the titles "presbyter" and "deacon"?
Answer: Although the titles "presbyter" and "deacon" are not required for ministry...
Who is a church elder?
Basics: An elder is a man who (i) meets the requirements set forth in 1 Cor...
Biblical Requirements and Duties of Deacons
Who can be a deacon? What does the Bible say about the duties of deacons? Two biblical...
Transition from deacon to presbyter leadership in the church
During one of my first pastoral terms, two deacons in the church were doing something...
How do pastors know on which issues to be principled to the end?
Undoubtedly, such issues need to be resolved on a case-by-case basis, but...