Evaluating Your Ministry: Part 2

Evaluating Your Ministry: Part 2

5/12/24 by Larry Barker Ministry involves building relationships and continually reflecting on how spiritual health and maturity are progressing. Evaluation and examination of your walk with Christ and the church should occur regularly. Some seasons and rhythms will...
Evaluating Your Ministry: Part 1

Evaluating Your Ministry: Part 1

5/6/24 by Larry Barker How do we get healthy as leaders, teams, and churches? What steps are necessary for beginning the journey and where do you begin? Do not take another step without prayer; always begin there. Make sure that everything you are thinking, feeling,...
Motivated by the Gospel

Motivated by the Gospel

4/28/24 by Larry Barker Romans 1:15 says Paul was “eager” to preach the gospel to those who were in Rome. Paul was excited to be able to take the gospel to Rome and saw it as an opportunity to represent Christ well there. He looked forward to sharing the gospel with...
Changed by the Gospel

Changed by the Gospel

4/23/24 by Larry Barker In the book, Gospel, by J.D. Greear he states, “Gospel change is the Spirit of God using the story of God to make the beauty of God come alive in our hearts.” The beauty of the gospel of Jesus Christ is that it declares us righteous. It is not...
What Does God Say About Pride?

What Does God Say About Pride?

4/1/24 by Larry Barker The month of June has brought an overabundant use of the word pride. Many are “proud” of what they have decided is truth and what they have determined is right and wrong. They take “pride” in their very “me” centric declaration. What is God’s...
Leading with Biblical Balance

Leading with Biblical Balance

3/25/24 by Larry Barker “If it were easy everyone would be doing it.” The interesting dynamic for pastors is that it is not a vocation but God’s calling on your life. There are Biblical rules and standards by which spiritual leadership is to be accomplished. It starts...