Pastor and Author Thabiti M. Anyabwile Empowers Readers to Actively Contribute to the Vitality of the Local ChurchGod wants Christians to experience the local church as a home more profoundly wonderful and meaningful than any other place on earth. To achieve this, all believers should play an active, intentional role in the body of Christ. But what does it mean to be a healthy church member?In this 9Marks guide, pastor Thabiti Anyabwile studies God’s word to show readers how they can labor for the health of their church. Covering 10 essential topics—including evangelism, discipleship, self-discipline, and prayer—he demonstrates how contributing to the mission of the local church also helps readers experience profound spiritual growth in their own lives. An Essential Guide on Church Membership and Participation: Helps Christians understand their individual roles in building a healthy churchWritten by Thabiti M. Anyabwile: Pastor, author, and council member for the Gospel CoalitionFrom 9Marks: Other titles include What Is a Healthy Church?; Why Trust the Bible?; and Is God Really Sovereign? Replaces ISBN 978-1-4335-0212-5
Thabiti M. Anyabwile (MS, North Carolina State University) serves as a pastor at Anacostia River Church in Washington, DC, and is the author of numerous books. He serves as a council member of the Gospel Coalition, is a lead writer for 9Marks Ministries, and regularly blogs at The Front Porch and Pure Church. He and his wife, Kristie, have three children.
Series PrefaceForewordIntroduction Mark 1: A Healthy Church Member Is an Expositional ListenerMark 2: A Healthy Church Member Is a Biblical TheologianMark 3: A Healthy Church Member Is Gospel SaturatedMark 4: A Healthy Church Member Is Genuinely ConvertedMark 5: A Healthy Church Member Is a Biblical EvangelistMark 6: A Healthy Church Member Is a Committed MemberMark 7: A Healthy Church Member Seeks DisciplineMark 8: A Healthy Church Member Is a Growing DiscipleMark 9: A Healthy Church Member Is a Humble FollowerMark 10: A Healthy Church Member Is a Prayer Warrior A Final WordAppendix: A Typical Covenant of a Healthy ChurchGeneral IndexScripture Index