Category Archives: Leadership

Book Review: Brothers, We are NOT Professionals! (Updated & Expanded edition)

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

Brothers We Are NOT Professionals! A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry The updated and expanded edition of Brothers We are NOT Professionals: A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry by John Piper is a blessing to all pastors who … Continue reading →

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9Marks has 3 Journals now on Pastor-Elders

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Elders, Part 1 – 4:2 – Feb 2007 Elders, Part 2 – 4:3 – March-Apr 2007 Lay Elders: A User’s Guide – 9:6 – Nov-Dec 2012

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Toolbox to Skillfully Shepherd Your Church Members

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

This is not only for pastor-elders, but for all church members who must love their fellow members as Christ loved us. This toolbox by Andy Davis is very helpful (Those Who Must Give an Account:A Study of Church Membership and … Continue reading →

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What God has been teaching me lately: Examine Myself and Repent when I hear about Another’s Sin

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

I used to do this a lot in the past. I don’t know when I stopped doing it. I don’t remember who told me to start doing it. But I used to do it. Then I stopped. Now I’m starting … Continue reading →

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Pastor-Elder Vows

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

The Hollywood Church is ordaining two more pastor-elders (our term for the office) tomorrow in their gathering and for this we praise the Lord Jesus! He is our Chief Pastor and Elder brother. In light of this grace, I wanted to post … Continue reading →

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Do I need fellow pastor-elders at CrossView?

Posted on September 14, 2012 by

Give us aid against the foe, for human help is worthless. With God we will perform valiantly; He will trample our foes. (Psalm 60:11, 12 HCSB) God told me through this that my feeling of urgent need for fellow pastor-elders … Continue reading →

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How Should We Measure a Church’s Success? Jeff Vanderstelt chimes in

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

Jeff Vanderstelt has a helpful word here: Thoughts: (1) Video 1 summary – Biblical measurements to know if you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing: (a) conversions through the gospels, (b) growing to make disciples who can make disciples, … Continue reading →

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I wish I read this 2 weeks ago: 7 principles of communication

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

By Scott Thomas: Communication is one of the most important keys of starting and leading a church. I have learned these communication principles the hard way. My father was not a good example for how to communicate, nor was any … Continue reading →

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Sunday Gathering Prep and Sermon Prep with Mark Dever of Capitol Hill Baptist Church

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

Sermon Preparation with Mark Dever - Mark Dever lectures during a weekender about how to prepare an expositional sermon. Service Preparation Seminar, with Mark Dever - How do you decide what to preach next? How do you put together a service in which each … Continue reading →

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I want to grow in encouraging other pastors – reflection on the new 9Marks Journal

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

As I’ve been reading the first few articles of the new 9marks Journal, “Wanted: Apostolic Pastors,” I’ve been struck by a few thoughts. This is certainly what we’re trying to do with The Gospel Coalition Los Angeles Regional Chapter. I … Continue reading →

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