Church Discipline

Jonathan Leeman (PhD, University of Wales) is the president of 9Marks and cohost of the Pastors Talk podcast. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books and teaches at several seminaries. Jonathan lives with his wife and four daughters in suburban Washington, DC, and serves as an elder at Cheverly Baptist Church.Jonathan Leeman (PhD, University of Wales) is the president of 9Marks and cohost of the Pastors Talk podcast. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books and teaches at several seminaries. Jonathan lives with his wife and four daughters in suburban Washington, DC, and serves as an elder at Cheverly Baptist Church.

• PART 1: ESTABLISHING A FRAMEWORK”‡1.  The Biblical Basics of Discipline ”‡2.  A Gospel Framework for Understanding Discipline ”‡3.  When Is Discipline Necessary? ”‡4.  How Does a Church Practice Discipline? ”‡5.  How Does Restoration Work? PART 2: APPLYING THE FRAMEWORK—CASE STUDIES”‡6.  The Adulterer ”‡7.  The Addict ”‡8.  The “Hits the News” Lawbreaker ”‡9.  The Bruised Reed 10. The Nonattending Member 11. The Faithfully-Attending and Divisive Nonmember 12. The Preemptive Resigner 13. The Newly-Decided Unbeliever 14. The Family Member PART 3: GETTING STARTED15. Before You Discipline, Teach 16. Before You Discipline, Organize