Mark Dever (PhD, Cambridge University) is the senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and president of 9Marks (9Marks.org). Dever has authored over a dozen books and speaks at conferences nationwide. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife, Connie, and they have two adult children.

• Series PrefacePreface: A Parable Introduction: What Are You Looking for in a Church? Part 1: What Is a Healthy Church? Chapter 1: Your Christianity and Your Church Chapter 2: What a Church Is . . . and Isn’t Chapter 3: What Every Church Should Aspire to Be: Healthy Chapter 4: The Ultimate How-to Guide: How to Display God’s Character Quick Tips: If You're Thinking about Leaving a Church . . .Part 2: Essential Marks of a Healthy Church Chapter 5: Expositional Preaching Chapter 6: Gospel Doctrine Quick Tips: How to Find a Good ChurchPart 3: Important Marks of a Healthy Church Chapter 7: A Biblical Understanding of Conversion and Evangelism Chapter 8: A Biblical Understanding of Membership Chapter 9: Biblical Church DisciplineChapter 10: Biblical Discipleship and GrowthChapter 11: Biblical Church Leadership Chapter 12: A Biblical Understanding and Practice of PrayerChapter 13: A Biblical Understanding and Practice of MissionsConclusion: Where the Rubber Meets the Road Appendix: A Typical Covenant of a Healthy ChurchSpecial Thanks General IndexScripture Index

Mark Dever (PhD, Cambridge University) is the senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and president of 9Marks (9Marks.org). Dever has authored over a dozen books and speaks at conferences nationwide. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife, Connie, and they have two adult children.

• Series PrefacePreface: A Parable Introduction: What Are You Looking for in a Church? Part 1: What Is a Healthy Church? Chapter 1: Your Christianity and Your Church Chapter 2: What a Church Is . . . and Isn’t Chapter 3: What Every Church Should Aspire to Be: Healthy Chapter 4: The Ultimate How-to Guide: How to Display God’s Character Quick Tips: If You're Thinking about Leaving a Church . . .Part 2: Essential Marks of a Healthy Church Chapter 5: Expositional Preaching Chapter 6: Gospel Doctrine Quick Tips: How to Find a Good ChurchPart 3: Important Marks of a Healthy Church Chapter 7: A Biblical Understanding of Conversion and Evangelism Chapter 8: A Biblical Understanding of Membership Chapter 9: Biblical Church DisciplineChapter 10: Biblical Discipleship and GrowthChapter 11: Biblical Church Leadership Chapter 12: A Biblical Understanding and Practice of PrayerChapter 13: A Biblical Understanding and Practice of MissionsConclusion: Where the Rubber Meets the Road Appendix: A Typical Covenant of a Healthy ChurchSpecial Thanks General IndexScripture Index

Mark Dever (PhD, Cambridge University) is the senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and president of 9Marks (9Marks.org). Dever has authored over a dozen books and speaks at conferences nationwide. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife, Connie, and they have two adult children.

• Series PrefacePreface: A Parable Introduction: What Are You Looking for in a Church? Part 1: What Is a Healthy Church? Chapter 1: Your Christianity and Your Church Chapter 2: What a Church Is . . . and Isn’t Chapter 3: What Every Church Should Aspire to Be: Healthy Chapter 4: The Ultimate How-to Guide: How to Display God’s Character Quick Tips: If You're Thinking about Leaving a Church . . .Part 2: Essential Marks of a Healthy Church Chapter 5: Expositional Preaching Chapter 6: Gospel Doctrine Quick Tips: How to Find a Good ChurchPart 3: Important Marks of a Healthy Church Chapter 7: A Biblical Understanding of Conversion and Evangelism Chapter 8: A Biblical Understanding of Membership Chapter 9: Biblical Church DisciplineChapter 10: Biblical Discipleship and GrowthChapter 11: Biblical Church Leadership Chapter 12: A Biblical Understanding and Practice of PrayerChapter 13: A Biblical Understanding and Practice of MissionsConclusion: Where the Rubber Meets the Road Appendix: A Typical Covenant of a Healthy ChurchSpecial Thanks General IndexScripture Index