Prepare People for Church Discipline
Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst explore the often-overlooked biblical practice of church discipline, explaining its loving purpose, importance for healthy congregations, and how to cultivate a church culture where it is understood and embraced.
The Everyday Pastor · Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan
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Show Notes
Practicing church discipline is a vital biblical responsibility that’s often ignored in our modern age. In this episode, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss what church discipline is (and isn’t), why healthy congregations practice it, and why it’s actually a form of love. Drawing from experience, they also offer advice for fostering a culture in your church where discipline will seem faithful, not foreign.
Resources Mentioned:
- Is It Loving to Practice Church Discipline? By Jonathan Leeman
- What Should We Do about Members Who Won’t Attend? By Alex Duke
- Understanding Church Discipline by Jonathan Leeman
- Church Discipline: How the Church Protects the Name of Jesus by Jonathan Leeman
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