Train Yourself

Train Yourself

6/19/23 by Larry Barker In I Timothy 4:7 Paul says to Timothy, “Train yourself.” Timothy was his disciple that he poured his life, wisdom, and experience into on a regular basis. As his disciple, Timothy was to watch and learn so that he could one day train others as...
Toxic, Difficult, or Something Else?

Toxic, Difficult, or Something Else?

6/5/23 by Larry Barker Biblically, toxicity must be removed one way or the other from your congregation. Either through resolution and reconciliation or by confrontation and exclusion. It is neither easy nor fun but it will be necessary at times. Just because someone...
Removing Toxic People

Removing Toxic People

5/22/23 by Larry Barker Mobilizing the church requires removing barriers in the way of advancement. This will require, with great care, confronting and even removing toxic people. Dealing with difficult people automatically comes with church leadership and should not...
Removing Barriers & Obstructions

Removing Barriers & Obstructions

5/13/23 by Larry Barker Mobilizing believers and mobilizing your church sounds simple, but it is not easy. There are always obstacles in the way that separates us from the task and even sin that creates a barrier in our relationship with the Lord. Psalm 66:18 says,...
Building Leaders Around You

Building Leaders Around You

4/21/23 by Larry Barker In The Mythical Leader: The Seven Myths of Leadership Ron Edmonson states, “The longer I am in leadership, the more I realize I may not always know the real health of my team or organization at any given time – at least as much as others do.”...
Building Accountability

Building Accountability

4/17/23 by Larry Barker Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 stresses the importance of strength in numbers. “Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another...