Decisions Decisions Decisions

Decisions Decisions Decisions

3/12/2022 by Larry Barker Leaders are required to make decisions that could potentially cause their church to get off the course that God intended.  Every decision must be saturated in prayer and stand firmly on the truth of God’s Word.  In John 16:13 Jesus...
Seek Godly Counsel

Seek Godly Counsel

3/6/2022 by Larry Barker John Gardner comments on spiritual leadership and the importance of good godly counsel, “Pity the leader who is caught between unloving critics & uncritical lovers.”  It is crucial to not only listen to those who will tell you what...
Are You Listening?

Are You Listening?

2/27/22 by Larry Barker The book of Revelation stresses the importance of listening.  All seven churches mentioned in Revelations 2 and 3 are told, “Anyone who has an ear should listen to what the Spirit says to the churches.”  How do you know if you are...
Make The Day Count

Make The Day Count

2/20/2022 by Larry Barker Psalm 90:12 says, “Teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.”  In Win the Day by Mark Batterson he says, “If you want every day to count, you have to count the days!”  We tend to focus on New Year’s resolutions,...
Church: Give Yourself Away

Church: Give Yourself Away

2/12/2022 by Larry Barker What does your church really value?  Do you value gathering and acquiring or do you value scattering and giving away?  BMA Missions has five values in helping churches carry out the Great Commission: motivated by the mission of God,...
The Rise of The Nones

The Rise of The Nones

2/5/2022 by Larry Barker The religious climate has been changing for years and is quite alarming.  Surveys have reported that on any given Sunday only 17% of the population is in church.  Some believe that America has all the churches it needs but the exact...