{"product_id":"the-churchs-ministries-9marks-journal-john-sarver-9781958168738","title":"The Church's Ministries 9Marks Journal","description":"The main gathering and the ordinary means of grace are central to the Christian walk. That said, churches often find other ministries, like children's ministry and small groups, to be helpful discipling tools. These ministries are healthiest when they relate to and support the whole church gathering. In doing so, the main gathering rightly remains on first, and other good ministries follow its lead. This Journal explores what this paradigm looks like in action on the ground. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e9Marks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 9Marks, we help pastors, future pastors, and church members see what a biblical church looks like, and help them take practical steps toward becoming one. We believe every local church should be characterized by expository preaching, biblical theology, a biblical understanding of the gospel and of conversion, biblical evangelism, church membership, church discipline, discipleship, and a biblical model of leadership. In order to inform and influence churches, 9Marks creates a wide variety of practical resources including books, articles, podcasts, book reviews, and a quarterly Journal. We also host regular events around the world-almost all of them geared toward equipping and encouraging pastors.\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE MAIN GATHERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Foolproof Discipling Program: Corporate Worship by John Sarver\u003cbr\u003eI Hear There Are Divisions Among You: Moving Away from Music-Specific Services by Allen Duty\u003cbr\u003eThe Empty Promises of a Busy Ministry Schedule by Justin Perdue\u003cbr\u003eCatering to Ministry Consumers by Josh Hayward \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHILDREN'S MINISTRY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreacher, What's on Your Kids Menu? by John Joseph\u003cbr\u003eChildren's Ministry Is NOT the Church by Nathan Loudin\u003cbr\u003eWhy A Pastor Should Care About Children's Ministry by Ed Moore\u003cbr\u003eWhy Parents Are the Primary Spiritual Caregivers of Their Children by Rhys Plant\u003cbr\u003eHow to Select a Children's Curriculum by Mark Redfern\u003cbr\u003ePaul the Youth Pastor by Sam Emadi and Mark Redfern\u003cbr\u003e5 Steps for Preventing Abuse in Children's Ministry by Chad Holmgren \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAGE-SPECIFIC MINISTRY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRisks and Benefits of Age-Specific Ministry by Jason Seville\u003cbr\u003eHow to Redeem Your Singles Ministry by John Lee\u003cbr\u003eRaising the Cane: Refreshing Ministry to Senior Saints by Will Pareja\u003cbr\u003eOur Main Goals for Youth Ministry: Teaching and Discipling Our Teens by Deepak Reju \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSMALL GROUPS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall Groups: Thoroughfares, Not Cul-De-Sacs by Andy Johnson\u003cbr\u003eHow Small Groups Can Foster Church Unity... Or Fracture It by Dave Russell\u003cbr\u003eParachute, Not Parachute: Advantages and Disadvantages of Extra-Church Bible Studies and Fellowships by Sam Crites\u003cbr\u003eWhy An Elder Should Oversee the Church Bookstall by Josh Manley\u003cbr\u003eSpotting, Assessing, and Training Leaders for Church Ministries by Joel Kurz \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGENDER-SPECIFIC MINISTRY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to Encourage Women's Discipling in the Local Church by Madison Hetzler\u003cbr\u003eWhy Pastors Should Oversee the Women's Ministry by Camryn Zamora \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOOK REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuild on Jesus, by Deepak Reju \u0026amp; Marty Machowski by Connie Dever\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Sarver,Allen Duty,Justin Perdue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1958168734\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781958168738\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e 9marks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/14\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d","brand":"John Sarver","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48442756530431,"sku":"9781958168738","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_59e4bacb-66db-4721-9ac0-1be9529d0011.jpg?v=1777199561","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-churchs-ministries-9marks-journal-john-sarver-9781958168738","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}