Why is church important? Why should I care about my local church? How can I serve and love church members? This journal answers these questions and more helping you understand the importance of your local church and your role in the body of Christ.
Aside from caring for your family, it might be the most important thing you can do to make a difference in the world around you, to say nothing of doing eternal good in people’s lives.
This 9Marks Journal was written for members. It lays out some of the essential elements of that job-a guidebook for meaningful service in a local church. Read it one article at a time over a month. Ask God how you might better serve your fellow members, your pastors, and your non-Christian neighbors.
Table of Contents Editor’s Note
Build One Another Up When Togethe Be Like Batman: Guard the Gospel, by Sam Emadi Show Up!, by Mike Gilbart-Smith Contribute to the Needs of the Saints, by Alex Hong Sing to One Another, by Matt Boswell Protect Sound Doctrine, by Jaime Owens Cleanse Out the Old Leaven, by Matthias Lohmann Prepare to Hear God’s Word, by 9Marks
Building One Another Up When Apart Be Hospitable, by Doug Van Meter Disciple Others, by Tony Shepherd Pray for Other Members, by Ty Gooch Pursue Wandering Sheep, by Jeff Lacine Forbear with One Another, by Dan Miller Work for Unity, by Harry Fujiwara Speak Only What Is Good to Give Grace, by Josh Manley Put Others Interests Above Your Own, by Brian Vickers Rejoice with Those Who Rejoice; Weep with Those Who Sheep, by Paul Martin Associate with the Lowly, by Joel Kurz Imagination Required: Enter into the Trials of Fellow Church Members, by Derek Minton
Building Up Your Pastors Invite Your Pastors into Your Life, by Omar Johnson Encourage Your Pastor, by Chad Van Dixhoorn Don’t Muzzle the Ox, by Ken Mbugua
Building Up by Reaching Ou Maintain a Good Relationship with Christians from Other Churches, by Jonathan Worsley
Be a Good Witness in the Community, by Marwan Aboul-Zelouf Evangelize the Lost, by Eric Bancroft
