Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks

As a pastor, talking to the church about money and the budget could be difficult for several reasons. In this episode Jonathan and Mark talk to Jamie Dunlop about his experience when he talks to the church about the budget.

Does the Bible require pastors to officiate weddings? How should we think about christian marriage ceremonies? In this episode Mark and Jonathan discuss the practice of weddings.

Mark and Jonathan talk with Taylor Hartley on the new issue of Church Matters and on the Ordinances.

After 300 discussions, the hosts dive into the significance of congregationalism. They explore biblical foundations, emphasizing Matthew 18 and 1 Corinthians 5 on church authority. Historical practices illustrate early congregational involvement, while practical examples like budgeting decisions highlight community unity. The balance between elder authority and congregational input is examined, alongside strategies for encouraging member participation. They emphasize the need for training through involvement and setting clear expectations for new members.

Mark and Jonathan talk to Aaron and Harshit about their book Prioritizing Missions in the Church and how important it is for the life of the church.

Mark and Jonathan talk to Vinicius Musselman Pimentel about christianity in Brazil and book publishing.

How is prison ministry done and how does it connect to the local church? Can you have a church inside of a prison? Jonathan Leeman interviews Jamey Norman and Sean DeMars.

Mark and Jonathan talk to John Musyimi about the release and the content of the Africa Statement on Prosperity Gospel and Word of Faith Theology.

Mark and Jonathan talk to Issam about the state of Christianity in Lebanon.

Mark and Jonathan interview John Folmar and Scott Logsdon on their new Church-Centered Missions book Prioritizing the Church in Missions.