The Perspective is the monthly journal of Mount Vernon. It includes an article, book recommendations, and more.


God’s Purpose for Marriage

Apr 01, 2019

Also featured in this edition:

Book Highlight: Greif: Walking with Jesus by Bob Kellemen

Book Highlight: Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman

Singles & The People of God

Mar 01, 2019

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Book Highlight: Did God Really Say? by David B. Garner

Book Highlight: Contentment: Seeing God’s Goodness by Megan Hill

Partnering with Parents

Feb 01, 2019

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Book Highlight: Prayer by John Onwucheckwa

Book Highlight: When People Are Big And God Is Small by Edward T. Welch

The Church As One Family

Jan 01, 2019

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Book Highlight: The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch

Book Highlight: The Rule of Love by Jonathan Leeman

Evangelizing Nominal Christians

Dec 03, 2018

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Book Highlight: Lottie Moon: Giving Her All for China by Geoff & Janet Benge

Book Highlight: The God Who Is There by D.A. Carson

The Evangelist’s Mission

Nov 01, 2018

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Book Highlight: Everyday Church by Tim Chester and Steve Timmis

Book Highlight: She’s Got the Wrong Guy by Deepak Reju

The Evangelist’s Message

Oct 03, 2018

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Book Highlight: Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves

Book Highlight: 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke

Fighter Verse Devotion: James 1:12 by Brad Thayer

Friendship Evangelism

Sep 01, 2018

Also featured in this edition:

Book Highlight: God & the Transgender Debate by Andrew T. Walker

Book Highlight: Why I Am A Baptist by Tom J. Nettles & Russell D. Moore

Fighter Verse Devotion: Psalm 1:4–6 by Brad Thayer

“At the Bottom of a Well”: Why Should You Believe?

Aug 01, 2018

Also featured in this edition:

Book Highlight: Psalms by the Day by Alec Motyer

Book Highlight: The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield

Book Highlight: Amy Carmichael “Beauty for Ashes” by Iain H. Murray

Why Great Commission Churches Should Practice Church Discipline

Jul 01, 2018

Also featured in this edition:

Book Highlight: John & Betty Stam: Missionary Martyrs by Vance Christie

Book Highlight: Family Worship by Donald S. Whitney

Fighter Verse Devotion: Psalm 1:1–3 by Brad Thayer