What Can I Do with my Anger?
It’s time to appoint elders. Is a man qualified? Does he have believing children? How many? If he’s been married...
New Shepherds Orientation Workshop #20 — Decatur, Alabama
Front Row, Left to Right: Marilyn Whitson, Melissa Cooper, Ginger Spurlin, Jerrie Barber, Jeanne Simpson, Linda Hammond, Elizabeth Guinn, Elizabeth...
John T. Barber, born January 30, 1921
One hundred years ago, January 30. 1921, a baby boy was born to Omar and Nannie Barber: John Thomas Barber....
Where Do You Plan to Go this Year and Beyond?
A year ago today my family and I were in Israel. One of the reasons we were able to go...
Book of the Quarter: The Ideal Team Player
The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Virtues #ad, by Patrick Lencioni, Copyright © 2016,...
What Is Adequate Payment for a Visiting Preacher?
Elders often ask about compensation for events: gospel meetings, workshops, and special Sunday services: Homecoming, Friends and Family Day, or...
Central, McMinnville, Tennessee — New Shepherds Orientation Workshop # 19
Left to right in the above picture: Doug and Becky Bost, Gail and Jerrie Barber, Toni and Dennis Ruch New...
My First Year as an Elder — Bill Thornton
When I started the new blog New Shepherds Orientation in January 2015, I emailed many elders and their wives. These...
Book of the Quarter: Crucial Conversations
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler; Copyright ©...
Who’s Gonna Fill Their (Our) Shoes?
Who’s gonna fill their shoes?Who’s gonna stand that tall?Who’s gonna play the OpryAnd the Wabash Cannonball?Who’s gonna give their heart...
