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Here are six ways you as a pastor can help your people become more faithful and enthusiastic in their prayer life. 9marks.org/article/six-wa…

Gather | Orlando is a ministry-focused evening of fellowship, worship, and conversation designed to encourage and equip pastors on the eve of the SBC Annual Meeting. Featuring live recordings of the Pastor’s Talk podcast and singing led by @DoxAndTheo. Please join us for an evening of fellowship on the eve of the Southern Baptist Convention! Learn more: 9marks.org/event/gather-o…

Join us for 9Marks at 9 at SBC26 in Orlando! A two night event. Register: 9Marks.org/sbc #9marksat9 #stateofthesbc #9marks

There must be a formal, conscious connection between believers in order for a church to truly exist. Otherwise, all you have is a group of disassociated people. 9marks.org/article/church…

What is a Lincoln bio anyway?? Join us at 9Marks at 9 in Orlando! Register: bit.ly/4nq0zCp. #sbc #sbc2026 #9marksat9 #pastorstalk

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If you are praying for slow growth, you’re much more likely to carefully shepherd Christians into your church, or carefully shepherd them back to another church, rather than quickly let them in for the sake of fast growth. 9marks.org/article/5-reas…

If our metric for success in the ministry is how many seats we fill on a Sunday, our goals are different than Jesus’s—and that’s never a safe place to be. 9marks.org/article/fill-b…

We’re covering similar terrain in Isaiah 28, which raises an important question: What do you do when you come across seemingly repetitive segments of Scripture? @_alexduke_, @DrJimHamilton, and Sam discuss. 9marks.org/episode/isaiah…

The church’s goal is not to transform the world, but to live together as a transformed world, and to invite the nations in word and deed to the Transformer. 9marks.org/article/the-ch…

How should pastors think about their work hours? What are some principles that churches and pastors can consider for pastors to get reimbursed? Mark and @JonathanLeeman talk with @pastorjgkell and Mike on lessons learned. 9marks.org/episode/on-can…

If you love the church, love God’s Word, and aspire to the pastoral office, don’t limit that calling to a paycheck. Instead, consider structuring your life around serving Christ’s church as a faithful lay elder. 9marks.org/article/brothe…

This passage has everything: dying dragons, a world covered in the fruit of forgiveness, and a surprising trumpet blast. @_alexduke_, @DrJimHamilton, and Sam discuss Isaiah 27. 9marks.org/episode/isaiah…

We’re thankful to the Lord for the last few days at the @9Marks Conference. May the Lord continue to strengthen pastors and ministry leaders with His Word in the days ahead. #9MARKSMBTS

Should Christians talk about discerning the repentance of other Christians? What instructions does the New Testament give to churches on this topic? Mark and Jonathan invite @calebmorell to discuss. 9marks.org/episode/on-dis…

Good morning from the @9Marks Conference! We’re excited to welcome hundreds of pastors, ministry leaders, and church members to Midwestern Seminary this week to be equipped and encouraged! #9MARKSMBTS

"Don't require of the church what the Bible doesn't require." - @JonathanLeeman Join us for the @9Marks Conference on April 21-22 as we consider the standard of Scripture helps our churches stand firm amidst the pressures of our contemporary time. Register at bit.ly/3NclbjS

What is more beautiful, more awe-inspiring, and more rewarding than intensely studying the glories of our Savior, his work on our behalf, and his perfect plans for us? 9marks.org/article/conten…