Author Archives: Barbara

Most would agree that sometimes churches make changes to reflect society. This can be a good thing or this can be a bad thing. It can be good because as society changes churches might need to update and adapt their … Continue reading →

Every day ministry leaders of all denominations face transitions. A transition is a passage or movement from one state, stage or place to another. All transitions involve change. Change is not easy. Even change for the better can be uncomfortable … Continue reading →

In previous blogs we have determined that all Christians are ministry leaders from the aspect of living the Christian life, a life others are drawn to and perhaps want to emulate. However, there are ministry leaders who have a higher … Continue reading →

A ministry leader is a servant (Matthew 20:25, 26) who sets an example in lovingly serving others (John 13:12-17). By being Christians and living a Christian life, we all inadvertently are ministry leaders. Not so much from the point of … Continue reading →

When we first become followers of Christ we want to drink in of Christ’s teachings. As we grow in His grace and knowledge we learn to trust and rely on Him. We realize God has given us the gift of … Continue reading →

Sometimes we feel insignificant, like what we do or say doesn’t really make a difference. After all, as we look around we see many who are better looking, more talented, smarter, more articulate, and wiser than we are. What contribution … Continue reading →

I must admit I have a problem with phrases implying that it is our job to “bring or lead people to Christ.” It gives the impression that it is our responsibility to convert people. That is a very loose interpretation … Continue reading →

It really isn’t difficult to be a Christian if you don’t have to deal with people. But then what do we do with those pesky scriptures that ask us to love our neighbors (Mark 12:31), love our families (Ephesians 5:25), … Continue reading →

Having just celebrated the Fourth of July or Independence Day we realize we live in the land of the free. When our founding fathers declared independence from Britain they were free from Britain’s rule. However, they knew they weren’t free … Continue reading →

John Hancock’s name is synonymous for any signature. “Put your John Hancock right here,” we’ll say and every American knows what that means. John Hancock has one of the most recognizable signatures in history. When he signed the Declaration of … Continue reading →