Jonathan Leeman Bücher

Newsweek bezeichnet Timothy Keller als den „C. S. Lewis des 21. Jahrhunderts”. Millionen von Menschen haben seine Bücher gelesen und seine Predigten gehört. In dem „City-to-city”-Netzwerk hat er christliche Gemeinden weltweit vernetzt. Aber welche Menschen, welche Theologen und Denker, welche Bücher und welche Lebenserfahrungen haben sein eigenes Denken und seinen geistlichen Werdegang geprägt? Angefangen von der Frau, die ihn lehrte, die Bibel zu lesen, über den Professor, der ihn bei jeder Predigt Jesus ins Zentrum stellen ließ, bis hin zu dem Philosophen, der ihm den Blick unter die Oberfläche der Gesellschaft zeigte. Wie haben C. S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jonathan Edwards, Billy Graham, Francis Schaeffer, Elisabeth Elliot, John Stott und viele andere ihn geprägt? Zum ersten Mal zeichnet Hansen auch Timothy Kellers frühe Jahre nach: Wie er sich mit seiner alles bestimmenden Mutter auseinandergesetzt hat und zum Wortführer der Geschwister wurde und wie er in seiner ersten Gemeinde lernte, Menschen als Seelsorger und Pastor zu begleiten. Und natürlich zeigt er, wie Tim Keller als Pastor der Redeemer Church in New-York-City zu einem der weltweit prägendsten christlichen Leiter wurde – auch wenn er selbst diese internationale Bekanntheit nie gewollt hat.

“I eagerly commend this series.”― R. Albert Mohler Jr. , President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Does the phrase church discipline sound like an oxymoron? Many people believe that the church’s message is centered around grace, and discipline seems contrary to this message. In this booklet, Jonathan Leeman presents biblical answers to questions about the nature and application of church discipline, illustrating how Scripture presents it as loving and necessary for yielding life, health, holiness, and growth in the local church body.

A lot of books give a lot of answers, but the best one comes from Scripture. Word-Centered Church brings that answer into sharp focus. Written by Jonathan Leeman, editorial director for the reputable ministry 9Marks, Word-Centered Church offers a thorough treatment of one of God's greatest concerns: growing His people and growing His church. As simple as the concept may seem, it's one that many churches miss, and to their own detriment. Because when churches center everything they do on God's Word--when the pulpit ministry gives direction to every aspect of the church's life--growth happens God's way. God's Word is what creates the church, and it's what sustains it, too. Theological and practical, Word-Centered Church focuses on how the church hears, responds to, discusses, implements, and is transformed by Scripture. It's not about high-octane production, superstar personalities, or postmodern entreaties, but stuff that is really old, really good, and really powerful. --

An important and incisive new contribution to political theology

This short book argues that the mission of the church is to make disciples and to be disciples as it equips readers to obey Christ's call and make God's glory known in their churches and in all the world.

Congregational authority is less about the meetings and more about the mission.  Congregationalism has a bad rap for well-known inefficient meetings, upstart members, browbeaten ministers. But biblical congregationalism isn’t so much about the meetings. It’s about empowering the whole church to promote and protect the gospel. Pastors lead and equip. Members get to work strengthening one another and pursuing Christ’s mission in the world.

In an age of consumerism, individualism, and skepticism, this book demonstrates how God's holy love and authority are presented to a watching world through the church. A 9Marks book.

A profound exploration of how to hold on to hope when our unchanging faith collides with a changing culture, from two respected Christian storytellers and thought leaders. “Offers neither spin control nor image maintenance for the evangelical tribe, but genuine hope.”—Russell Moore, president of ERLC As the pressures of health warnings, economic turmoil, and partisan politics continue to rise, the influence of gospel-focused Christians seems to be waning. In the public square and popular opinion, we are losing our voice right when it’s needed most for Christ’s glory and the common good. But there’s another story unfolding too—if you know where to look. In Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra counter these growing fears with a robust message of resolute hope for anyone hungry for good news. Join them in exploring profound stories of Christians who are quietly changing the world in the name of Jesus—from the wild world of digital media to the stories of ancient saints and unsung contemporary activists on the frontiers of justice and mercy. Discover how, in these dark times, the light of Jesus shines even brighter. You haven’t heard the whole story. And that’s good news.

The book explores how Christians can navigate conflicting worldviews by embracing their identity as citizens of a different kingdom. It emphasizes the importance of presenting a unique political perspective that contrasts with mainstream ideologies. Jonathan Leeman, drawing on his experience at 9Marks, provides insights and guidance for believers seeking to engage thoughtfully and effectively in today’s complex societal landscape.

This book considers a series of biblical and pastoral arguments against both the multisite and multiservice church model, making the claim that maintaining a single assembly best embodies the unity the church possesses in Jesus Christ.