Posts by Jerrie Barber

Book of the Quarter, April 29, 2019

Book of the Quarter, April 29, 2019

Behavioral Covenants in Congregations: A Handbook for Honoring Differences, by Gilbert R. Rendle, Copyright © 1999 by The Alban Insitute,...

Best Shepherd Training I’ve Seen

Best Shepherd Training I’ve Seen

…when shepherds shepherd shepherds It was a Sunday afternoon elders’ meeting. Immediately after opening prayer, one of the men said,...

To Fix This Church…

To Fix This Church…

…a few good funerals What do people mean when they have death wishes for leaders? I’ve heard them countless times....

Trip to Israel

December 29, 2019-January 9, 2020 Have you dreamed about visiting the land where Jesus walked? Would you like to see...

Are We a Friendly Church?

Are We a Friendly Church?

who would tell us? I don’t recall anyone ever saying he or she was a member of an unfriendly church....

Should We Let Our Preacher Speak After We Announce He’s Leaving?

Should We Let Our Preacher Speak After We Announce He’s Leaving?

some questions to answer the question I’ve left churches for a variety of reasons. I’m thankful I’ve never left or...

Making In-Law Rules Before You Get In-Laws

Making In-Law Rules Before You Get In-Laws

supporting and coaching leaving father and mother I’ve found the best time to set rules and boundaries with in-laws is...

Book of the Quarter

Book of the Quarter

Building the Bridge As You Walk On It: A Guide for Leading Change, by Robert E. Quinn Some links are...

How Can We Welcome Our New Preacher?

Email from last week: I recently got turned to your blog so I hope you will understand if you have...

Showing Appreciation to Elders

God said double-honor (I Timothy 5:17). There was a time in my ministry when I gave no thought to honoring...

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