Articles
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...
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...
Key Priorities for a Young Pastor
Preach the Word. The most important thing a young pastor should do is preach...
Five Reasons Why We Don't Do Discipleship (Part 4)
In three previous articles, I offered four reasons why we don't engage in...
Five Reasons Why We Don't Do Discipleship (Part 3)
In my previous articles, I gave three reasons why Christians and churches should not...