Posts by Jerrie Barber

Why and how do you appoint deacons?

Some reasons I’ve heard and observed for appointing deacons Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number,...

Can an old dog learn new tricks?

Can an old dog learn new tricks? I think I am evidence that it’s possible. I never enjoyed writing until...

Jesus plan of conflict resolution worked for me

I was in a lower grade of elementary school. When I arrived at the place where I waited for the...

Healing Hurting Churches: The Economou Process

Healing Hurting Churches: The Economou Process, by Dr. Don Hebbard, Credo House Publishers, Grand Rapids. Kindle Edition. On the fifth...

Considering becoming an elder

What prepares a man to be an elder? Is it years of church, attendance, a successful business career, or a...

Should We Start a New Church?

I’ve often been asked a question about starting a new congregation. I like to ask some questions. Interim Ministry and...

Interim Ministry and Other Ministry Workshop

Do You Think About Ministry? A better ministry? An Interim Ministry? A new Ministry?Whether you’re a veteran preacher, a deacon...

Book of the Quarter: Church Reset: God’s Design for So Much More

Church Reset: God’s Design for So Much More, by Jack Wilkie, © Copyright 2020 Focus Press, Inc. and Jack Wilkie,...

Should Elders Make a Decision Before Meeting with Men of the Church?

Question Your thoughts please on elders taking every decision (financial) made before the men of the congregation before it’s actually...

Everybody’s Trying Out — preachers and churches

A few months ago, a preacher-friend told me he hated the selection process. He felt uncomfortable and intimidated in a...

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