Articles – 9Marks

In many evangelical churches, the public prayers are casual, short, and few. Is that a problem?

It's tempting for a new pastor to show up with a laundry list of problems that need to be fixed. But that approach almost never works.

If you've served in a church with a plurality of elders, then you've felt tension over questions about how the "senior" pastor relates to other pastors.

How can I grow my church? If your answer doesn't mention God's Word, then you're starting in the wrong place.

These days, small groups are quite common. But are they enough for community and accountability? What's the best way to do small groups such that they don't interfere with the regular Sunday gathering?

Jonathan asked Mark about common misconceptions of pastoral calling, how pastors can cultivate an environment where callings get tested, and the role of the church throughout.

Does your congregation look like the people who live around it? If not, does it matter? How important is it that a church reflects its surrounding community?

A workshop from TGC's 2017 national conference. Participants: Jonathan Leeman, Isaac Adams, Curtis Woods, Russell Moore, Kevin DeYoung

A workshop from TGC's 2017 national conference. Participants: Jonathan Leeman, Isaac Adams, Curtis Woods, Russell Moore, Kevin DeYoung

Authority is God's good and dangerous gift. Therefore, it's important for pastors and church leaders to exercise their authority well, and in doing so image God.