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Episode Synopsis
In this Logos Live episode, host Kirk E. Miller welcomes Mark Dever, longtime pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., and founder of 9Marks, to discuss what makes a healthy church. Dever draws on his decades of pastoral experience and deep engagement with church history and ecclesiology to challenge modern assumptions and reframe the conversation. They discuss common misconceptions, overlooked essentials, and practical convictions needful for cultivating a faithful church community.Explore more: https://www.logos.com/grow/live-church-health?utm_campaign=show-logoslive&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=socialEpisode outline:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:59 Introducing Dr. Mark Dever01:53 Nine Marks Ministry Overview02:33 Defining a Healthy Church04:05 Challenges in Church Health10:50 True Conversion vs. False Conversion17:44 The Role of Church Polity22:13 Underrated Aspects of Church Health24:55 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations29:23 Final Remarks and Farewell
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