Leadership Interviews with Mark Dever

I’m not sure I know of another church that better exemplifies what I would like to see in churches than Tenth Presbyterian in Philadelphia. With these words, Mark Dever concludes his largely biographical interview with Phil Ryken, Tenth’s Senior Minister. From an average week in this busy pastor’s life, to his passion for ministry in the city, there is much to glean from this exchange.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

In this interview, Reformed evangelical statesman and British author Iain Murray assesses the state of evangelicalism in Britain and America. What’s the state of preaching today? Is hyper-Calvinism a threat? When do Calvinists become prejudiced in their thinking, and what does John Wesley have to teach them? Also, more Martyn Lloyd-Jones stories from this former Lloyd-Jones assistant!

Pastoring, Preaching, and the Church with Iain Murray

Iain Murray gives a brief biography of the lives of D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones and Charles Spurgeon, comparing them to each other.

Is the history of Evangelicalism a little blurry for you? Or are you a history buff who loves to talk about names, dates and changes on the historical scene? EitHow did The Great Awakening’s George Whitefield work with other denominations? Listen as Iain Murray lectures on Capitol Hill.

Mark Dever interviews Jonathan Leeman, discussing his early years, personal traits, high school experiences, double majoring, interest in politics, the role of natural law, a year of transformation, years at Southern Baptist Seminary, love for teenagers, understanding universal human experience, the craft of editing and shaping books, publication of books on church discipline and leadership, the mission of the church under threat, and future work and topics.

Mark Dever discusses the Puritans with his own associate pastor, Michael Lawrence, and with the Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, MS, Ligon Duncan. Each tells how he came to know of the Puritans and how he has been affected by them in life and ministry.

Mark Dever gives a topical sermon on a biblical view of Elders and Deacons in the local church.

Jonathan Leeman asks Hunter Powell and Mark Dever about authority in the church. What authority does the congregation have? What about the elders? And what did the congregationalists at the Westminster Assembly have to say about it?

Are “Christian” and “rap” mutually exclusive? Hardly. Shai Linne and Voice explain hip hop culture, rap music’s potential for the gospel, and why rap can’t replace preaching.