by Matt Barker | Jul 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
7/23/2021 by Larry Barker The church went through a time (1970s-1990s) where there seemed to be a methodological mania. Everyone became an expert on how they could ensure that your church would grow. The focus, for some, became so heavily saturated in the mechanics...
by Matt Barker | Jul 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
7/16/21 by Larry Barker Changing your church’s culture is not easy but it is possible with God’s help. The most important part of this attempt to improve your church’s spiritual atmosphere and environment is that it begins with you. This is not a quick-fix...
by Matt Barker | Jul 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
7/9/2021 By Larry Barker What is your church ethos? Ethos is defined as the characteristic spirit of your culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and manifestations. Does your church carry out the values and beliefs that you so adamantly declare? ...
by Matt Barker | Jul 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
7/2/21 By Larry Barker On our Healthy Church Podcast, Drew Cline and I recently discussed church culture (seeEpisodes 50 & 51 at healthychurchpodcast.com). Every church develops an atmosphere andenvironment that is easily distinguished by those who attend and...
by heidi | May 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
5/20/21 By Larry Barker Pastor and blogger Carey Nieuwhof says that 29% of pastors want to quit. He states that they have given serious consideration to quitting full-time ministry in the last year. Thom Rainer reports, “Please hear me clearly. The vast...
by heidi | May 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
What does it look like to have MISSIONAL SMALL GROUPS? 4/29/21 By Larry Barker What would it look like for you to begin small groups that are focused on reaching unbelievers? What would it take to start home bible studies structured to not only disciple but to...
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