Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks

Explore the fascinating significance of ecclesiology, the doctrine of the church, and its role in safeguarding the gospel. Delve into the essential versus non-essential theological issues that shape church membership and worship. Unpack the differences between congregational and elder-ruled governance, with insights from historical figures like John Knox. Discover the importance of baptism for church membership and the gospel's integrity, while examining how a biblical church structure can foster a vibrant faith community.

Explore the transformative power of inductive Bible studies in building community within the church. Discover how a Wednesday night program evolved into a dynamic study of the New Testament, fostering deeper engagement. Learn effective techniques for leading these sessions, emphasizing questioning and active participation. Hear personal stories that illuminate the challenges and rewards of diving deeply into Scripture. This approach not only enhances individual understanding but significantly boosts congregational involvement.

In this episode, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman interview Tiago Oliveira, a pastor of First Baptist Church of Lisbon, about the state of Christianity in Lisbon.

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman interview Matt Smethurst, a pastor of River City Baptist Church, on the importance of ecclesiology for a church plant.

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman talk about our newest Church Matters: Seasons in a Pastor's Life.

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman interview Grant Borg, pastor of Church of the Risen King Jesus, about his spiritual journey and the state of Christianity in Australia.

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman interviews Mark Feather and Alex Duke about how to lead youth group with the whole church in mind.Related resources: – Our Main Goals for Youth Ministry– Youth Ministry and the Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self– LGBTQ+ Policies: What Do We Do about Youth Group?

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman interviews Dennis Boris, a pastor of Almaty Bible Church in Kazakhstan, about the state of Christianity and local churches.

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman interviews Aaron Menikoff, Greg Gilbert, Juan Sanchez, and Sebastian Traeger about a new network of like-minded churches: the ACME Fellowship.Check out ACMEfellowship.org for more information.

Pastors Talk is back for season 9! In this episode, Jonathan Leeman interviews Phil Newton and Bob Johnson about pastoral transition and retirement.Related Resources:Articles: Preparing Pastors for Retirement by Brad Thayer, There’s No Such Thing as “Retiring” From Ministry by David GoughJournal: Seasons in a Pastor's Life