Synopsis "How to Build Up Your Church: A Guidebook for Members (in English)"
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 ContentsEditor's NoteBuild One Another Up When TogetheBe Like Batman: Guard the Gospel, by Sam EmadiShow Up!, by Mike Gilbart-SmithContribute to the Needs of the Saints, by Alex HongSing to One Another, by Matt BoswellProtect Sound Doctrine, by Jaime OwensCleanse Out the Old Leaven, by Matthias LohmannPrepare to Hear God's Word, by 9MarksBuilding One Another Up When ApartBe Hospitable, by Doug Van MeterDisciple Others, by Tony ShepherdPray for Other Members, by Ty GoochPursue Wandering Sheep, by Jeff LacineForbear with One Another, by Dan MillerWork for Unity, by Harry FujiwaraSpeak Only What Is Good to Give Grace, by Josh ManleyPut Others Interests Above Your Own, by Brian VickersRejoice with Those Who Rejoice; Weep with Those Who Sheep, by Paul MartinAssociate with the Lowly, by Joel KurzImagination Required: Enter into the Trials of Fellow Church Members, by Derek MintonBuilding Up Your PastorsInvite Your Pastors into Your Life, by Omar JohnsonEncourage Your Pastor, by Chad Van DixhoornDon't Muzzle the Ox, by Ken MbuguaBuilding Up by Reaching OuMaintain a Good Relationship with Christians from Other Churches, by Jonathan WorsleyBe a Good Witness in the Community, by Marwan Aboul-ZeloufEvangelize the Lost, by Eric Bancroft
