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9Marks: Building Healthy ChurchesSeries

This series delves into the essential elements required for establishing and nurturing vibrant, healthy churches. It offers practical guidance for both congregational members and leadership, encouraging active participation in the local body of believers. The overarching goal is to foster a deeper love for the church, mirroring Christ's own profound affection. Each volume explores foundational principles and actionable strategies for spiritual and organizational well-being.

The Gospel
Predicarea Expozitiv¿ (Expositional Preaching) (Romanian)
Sound Doctrine
Prayer
Discipling
Conversion

Recommended Reading Order

  • Conversion

    Does what a church believes about how people become Christians change how we do evangelism? In this concise book, Michael Lawrence explains the doctrine of conversion and helps us consider the relationship between what we believe about how people are saved and our approach to sharing the gospel in the context of the local church. Readers of this book will understand how the local church should participate in the conversion process through ordinary means, such as biblical preaching and intentional relationships.

    Conversion

  • Discipling

    • 122 pages
    • 5 hours of reading
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    Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to "make disciples of all nations." But what does this command actually entail? What does it look like for Christians to care for one another's spiritual well-being and growth? In this introduction to the basics of discipling, veteran pastor and author Mark Dever uses biblical definitions and practical examples to show how Christians can help one another become more like Christ every day. The eighth volume in the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series, this short book explains how discipling should function in the context of the local church, teaching pastors and church leaders how to cultivate a culture of edification and growth in their congregations.

    Discipling

  • Prayer

    • 144 pages
    • 6 hours of reading
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    Examining what Jesus taught about prayer and how the first Christians approached prayer in the early church, this book offers practical advice for those eager to prioritize prayer in their churches. Part of the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series.

    Prayer

  • Sound Doctrine

    • 117 pages
    • 5 hours of reading
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    Sound doctrine is the life-blood of God's people, providing the foundation for the church's unity and witness. This short, readable book speaks to the importance of good theology for godly living. Part of the 9Marks Building Healthy Churches series.

    Sound Doctrine

  • The Gospel

    • 144 pages
    • 6 hours of reading
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    This book helps us experience the power of the gospel and see the beauty it creates as we allow God to transform our beliefs, perspectives, and practices.

    The Gospel

  • Biblical Theology

    • 160 pages
    • 6 hours of reading
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    Throughout the history of the church, Christians have always had to contend with the influence of unbiblical teachings related to God, humanity, and salvation. One of the most important safeguards against all forms of heresy is a robust appreciation for biblical theology--reading the Bible in a way that takes into account the whole storyline of redemptive history. Exhorting pastors and other church leaders to prioritize biblical theology in their own congregations, this book explains basic principles for reading the Bible that help pastors teach the big story of the Bible from every text. Understanding the Bible in Christ-centered terms shapes the church's teaching and mission, and protects the truth of the gospel around the world.

    Biblical Theology

  • Evangelism

    • 126 pages
    • 5 hours of reading
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    Warning against the temptation to uncritically embrace the latest evangelistic fad, this book will help churches cultivate a culture of evangelism within the context of community. Part of the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series.

    Evangelism

  • Expositional Preaching

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    Expository preaching is crucial for the health and vitality of the church. Offering step-by-step guidance for preachers, Helm outlines what must be believed and accomplished to become a faithful expositor of God's Word.

    Expositional Preaching

  • Missions

    • 128 pages
    • 5 hours of reading
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    Missions at a crossroad -- A biblical foundation for missions -- First things first -- Sending and supporting well -- Getting the house in order -- Healthy missions partnerships -- Reforming short-term missions -- Engaging the nations by other means -- Stepping toward the nations

    Missions

  • Church Elders

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    What does effective church leadership look like? In this conversational book, pastor Jeramie Rinne sets forth an easy-to-understand “job description” for elders drawn from the Bible’s teaching on church leadership. Offering practical guidance for new elders and helping church members better understand and support their spiritual leaders, this succinct volume will encourage elders to embrace their calling with grace, wisdom, and clarity of vision. Part of the 9 Building Healthy Churches series.

    Church Elders