Hard Choices and Hard Changes

Hard Choices and Hard Changes

11/19/24 by Larry Barker Some necessary elements and characteristics of healthy churches are Future-Oriented, Vision-Driven, and High-Risk Faith. This means that the leadership of healthy churches must be willing to make the hard choices and hard changes that other...
Managing Your Time

Managing Your Time

11/11/24 by Larry Barker How do you balance your time with the Lord, your family, your job, and your ministry? What challenges in your schedule cause you to be overwhelmed and exhausted? Are you living on a schedule where your daily agenda is continually surrendered...
Keeping Your Buckets Filled

Keeping Your Buckets Filled

11/4/24 by Larry Barker Leading on Empty is a book by Wayne Cordeiro but it can also be a reality in your life. How do you keep your tank full and your passion renewed? There are four buckets that Hal Seed says need to be kept full and they are spiritual practices,...
IS YOUR CHURCH ESSENTIAL?

IS YOUR CHURCH ESSENTIAL?

Let me answer that question, yes. Your church is essential because it is a part of God’s plan in making known His manifold wisdom (Ephesians 3:10). Jesus stated clearly that He would build His church and the gates of hell would not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18)....
Keeping Your Buckets Filled

Is Your Bucket Full?

8/9/2024 by Larry Barker My friend and ministry leader, Hal Seed, has written an excellent article on four buckets you need to ensure you are always full in your spiritual life and ministry. In the beginning, you are pouring into your buckets and the day is coming...
Church Discipline #2

Church Discipline #2

7/26/24 by Larry Barker Church discipline is not a “popular” subject. Some have chosen to ignore the Biblical commandment to discipline, when necessary, those within their church family. The scriptures are clear that sin must be confronted correctly, carefully, and...