Developing Jesus Followers

Developing Jesus Followers

2/19/24 by Larry Barker Leadership development is the natural outflow of your discipleship pathway. It has been referred to as a leadership pipeline but we must be careful to make sure this is a mobilizing of leaders to the mission of Jesus first and foremost. It is...
Building Leaders

Building Leaders

1/29/24 by Larry Barker God’s call to leadership requires a focus on leading yourself and then on leading others onto God’s agenda. The challenge is not just teaching people to live like Jesus but to also lead like Jesus. Begin simple, where you are, and realize that...
Your First Priority in Ministry

Your First Priority in Ministry

12/31/23 by Larry Barker Henry Blackaby has defined leadership as moving people on to God’s agenda. It is the process of inspiring others to accomplish God’s desires. J. Oswald Sanders defines leadership as influence and that means a Godly leader influences those...
Solitude vs Isolation

Solitude vs Isolation

12/17/23 by Larry Barker In 2016 the Surgeon General of the United States stated that the greatest threat to health was not cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or any other physical ailment. Several countries, because of this epidemic problem, have even created a new...
Boundaries & Limits

Boundaries & Limits

12/10/23 by Larry Barker Everyone has certain capabilities and capacities. Someone might be described as a “high capacity” leader who appears capable of handling multiple responsibilities at the same time. The reality is that everyone has their limits and boundaries....