The Danger of Pride

The Danger of Pride

11/27/23 by Larry Barker The book of James reminds us of the God we serve and how He operates with those who seek to serve Him. God “resists the proud but gives grace (strength) to the humble.” In the world today of the celebrity pastor the caution to remain humble is...
Constructive Criticism

Constructive Criticism

11/20/23 by Larry Barker “Everybody makes mistakes, but no one likes to be corrected!” These words in God-Initiated Leadership by Bill Elliff certainly speak truth to most of us, if not all of us. Proverbs 9:9 says, “Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still;...
What Should I Pray for My Church?

What Should I Pray for My Church?

11/6/23 by Larry Barker In our newest church plant in Oradea Romania, our missionary from Brasov, Cristian Martinez, shared four things he always prays for his church plant. He opened our services in prayer and he prayed these four things for Agape as well. Having...
Spiritual Passion

Spiritual Passion

10/22/23 by Larry Barker What are you passionate about? What causes your heart to beat harder? You can tell what a person is passionate about in several ways. Maybe their voice gets louder, they begin to pound their fist on the table, or maybe their eyes well up with...
Fruitful Lasting Ministry

Fruitful Lasting Ministry

10/2/23 by Larry Barker The facts are in, the longer the tenure of the pastor the greater the potential for a more fruitful lasting impact. The enemy knows this and will throw up every obstacle he can to make sure this does not happen. There will be disappointments,...
The Right Person in the Right Place

The Right Person in the Right Place

9/25/23 by Larry Barker Is God telling you it is time to move to another ministry? Do you have the peace of God in your decision to move on or is there great inner turmoil? Make sure you are abiding in Him and His word is abiding in you. When you are in His will you...