by Matt Barker | Dec 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
12/16/24 by Larry Barker There are many reasons a pastor might decide to move to another ministry such as opportunity, an open door, a bigger congregation, a chance for full-time ministry, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Other explanations must also be...
by Matt Barker | Nov 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
11/30/24 by Larry Barker No one stays at a church or on staff forever, even senior pastors. While the national average is way too low, every 3-4 years according to Church Answers. The day will come when the pastor moves on or steps aside from pastoring. In Pastoral...
by Matt Barker | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
11/19/24 by Larry Barker Some necessary elements and characteristics of healthy churches are Future-Oriented, Vision-Driven, and High-Risk Faith. This means that the leadership of healthy churches must be willing to make the hard choices and hard changes that other...
by Matt Barker | Nov 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
11/11/24 by Larry Barker How do you balance your time with the Lord, your family, your job, and your ministry? What challenges in your schedule cause you to be overwhelmed and exhausted? Are you living on a schedule where your daily agenda is continually surrendered...
by Matt Barker | Nov 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
11/4/24 by Larry Barker Leading on Empty is a book by Wayne Cordeiro but it can also be a reality in your life. How do you keep your tank full and your passion renewed? There are four buckets that Hal Seed says need to be kept full and they are spiritual practices,...
by Matt Barker | Oct 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Let me answer that question, yes. Your church is essential because it is a part of God’s plan in making known His manifold wisdom (Ephesians 3:10). Jesus stated clearly that He would build His church and the gates of hell would not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18)....
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