The Role of The Pastor

The Role of The Pastor

8/28/2021 by Larry Barker Pastoring is a tremendous blessing and privilege.  Paul says it well in I Timothy 3:1, “If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a good work.”  The opportunity to help and assist others on their spiritual journeys is...
Are We In An Ice Age?

Are We In An Ice Age?

8/21/2021 by Larry Barker The last 18 months have certainly dragged on and challenged us.  We have seen five storms rise up on the horizon to then move in and engulf us.  We must be careful to not overdramatize our situation but we must also be honest about...
Partners in Church Health

Partners in Church Health

8/13/21 by Larry Barker Healthy Church Solutions is the church resource ministry of the BMA of America.  Our mission is to help strengthen existing churches to become who God intended them to be.  The status of the church in North America is pretty alarming and...
Student Ministry Matters II

Student Ministry Matters II

8/5/21 by Larry Barker While serving as a youth pastor there were 5 big decisions, I continually reminded our students that they would be facing over the next 5-10 years in their lives.  Would they continue to follow Jesus and serve Him?  Where would they go...
Student Ministry Matters

Student Ministry Matters

7/30/2021 by Larry Barker This year’s SOAR conference had over 1100 youth in attendance with solid Biblical preaching that challenged all of us to “Pause.”  We set up a booth (healthychurchpodcast.com) to interview ministry and youth leaders and ask them why all...
Methods & Mechanics

Methods & Mechanics

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...