Leading with Balance

Leading with Balance

10/31/22 by Larry Barker There is much written and said today about leadership and that has been the focus of my articles as of late.  While training leaders in Guarda, Portugal, last week I was asked, “How do you remain humble and still be a strong...
Leading with Encouragement

Leading with Encouragement

10/10/22 by Larry Barker I Thessalonians 5: 11 says, “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.”  The times we are living in right now are difficult.  The last two to three years have been one of the most difficult...
Leading Into The Future

Leading Into The Future

10/2/22 by Larry Barker Nostalgia can be a lot of fun but it can also be paralyzing.  When we worship the past and how things use to be it causes us to miss out on the opportunities before us right now.  The future is always moving towards us and while it is...
Leading With The Right Metrics

Leading With The Right Metrics

9/19/22 by Larry Barker Leadership expects “success” and sometimes even demands it.  Unfortunately, our self-worth and value can be wrapped up too much in success.  Image is very pervasive in our culture to the misperception of your believing that our worth...
Leading Evangelistically

Leading Evangelistically

9/2/2022 by Larry Barker What is the difference between an evangelical church and an evangelistic church?  Evangelical has traditionally stood for what a church believes.  They believe in the gospel and the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ to transform...
Leading From The Overflow

Leading From The Overflow

8/28/22 by Larry Barker Do you remember when you were called into the ministry, to a particular church, or to a ministry in your church?  Have you thought about what the primary call of God is in your life?  The primary call on your life is not ministry or a...