Nine Marks of a Healthy Church

What Makes for a Healthy Church?

You may have read books on this topic before but not like this one. Instead of an instruction manual for church growth, this classic text points to basic biblical principles for assessing and strengthening the health of your church. Whether you’re a pastor, a leader, or an involved member of your congregation, studying the nine marks of a healthy church will help you cultivate new life and well-being within your own church for God’s glory.

This revised edition includes two new chapters; updated material on prayer, missions, evangelism, and the gospel; and a foreword by H. B. Charles Jr.

1. Opening Credits
2. Foreword by H. B. Charles Jr.
3. Preface to the Fourth Edition | 2020
4. Preface to the Third Edition | 2013
5. Preface to the Second “New Expanded Edition” | 2004
6. Introduction
7. Mark 1: Expositional Preaching
8. Mark 2: Gospel Doctrine
9. Chapter 3: A Biblical Understanding of Conversion and Evangelism
10. Chapter 4: A Biblical Understanding of Church Membership
11. Mark 5: Biblical Church Discipline
12. Mark 6: A Biblical Concern for Discipleship and Growth
13. Mark 7: Biblical Church Leadership
14. Mark 8: A Biblical Understanding and Practice of Prayer
15. Mark 9: A Biblical Understanding and Practice of Missions
16. Appendix 1: Tips for Leading the Church in a Healthy Direction
17. Appendix 2: “Don’t Do It!” Why You Shouldn’t Practice Church Discipline
18. Appendix 3: The Original 9 Marks Letter
19. Closing Credits