Leeman, Jonathan 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches.

IX Marks

Read by Tim H. Dixon

Maybe you have been there: you're running late to church, and you know it will be hard to find an empty seat. This is an all-too-frequent experience in a growing church. For churches experiencing this dilemma, a common solution is to add another service or location. This seems like a cost-effective fix. Besides, no one wants to turn away non-Christians. But is it the best option? Jonathan Leeman presents a series of biblical, theological, and pastoral arguments to help reorient our minds to a scriptural definition of church. He makes the case that maintaining a single assembly best follows the Bible, fulfills the Great Commission, and furthers our partnership with other churches. Jonathan Leeman (Ph.D, Wales) serves as editorial director for 9Marks. He has written and edited over a dozen books, and edits the 9Marks Journal and series of books (go to 9Marks.org). He also teaches at several seminaries and serves as an elder at Cheverly Baptist Church in suburban Washington, DC. You can follow him on Twitter at @JonathanLeeman

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