6 Things To Stop Doing

6 Things To Stop Doing

10/8/2021 by Larry Barker If you are going to lead your church to be a healthy and growing congregation of believers it will require that you stop doing certain things.  While there are many “must-dos” there are also things that will require your honest...
The Support Challenge Matrix

The Support Challenge Matrix

9/25/2021 by Larry Barker Are you spiritually healthy?  Are you 100% spiritually healthy or 50%?  You cannot expect those around you to be spiritually healthy if you are not healthy yourself.  On an airplane, you are told that if there is an emergency...
The Peace Index

The Peace Index

9/18/2021 by Larry Barker Leadership is not easy but it can be very rewarding.  The best leaders are always focused on helping others achieve their highest potential.  In The 100X Leader by Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram, they state, “We need leaders who...
The Role of the Pastor II

The Role of the Pastor II

9/11/2021 by Larry Barker Cars have a dashboard with gauges that keep you informed on oil pressure, water temperature, fuel level, and other important data.  What does a discipleship dashboard look like and how can you gauge your progress from the first encounter...
The Role of the Pastor II

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...