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Apollos, gifted with eloquence and knowledge, revealed the true identity of Jesus as the Messiah to those who needed to hear the full story.

Whatever God is calling you to do, do it. Don’t wait. Obey the Lord and you won’t be sorry.

Do you truly know Jesus? Do we understand what it means to be called His?

Where can you serve Jesus the most? Pray and see if He’s leading you to go or stay.

As you prepare to give, be reminded that all gifts need to be wrapped in unconditional love, just as our Heavenly Father has modeled for us.

If we truly believe that it’s all about Him, wouldn’t we be more in agreement with scripture to provide His hope through friendship, inclusion, and a hug that says, “There is room for you here!”?

This Thanksgiving, reflect God’s glory and choose the centerpiece of generosity to resemble your Father!

The Lord knows we are better together. United, we will stand; divided, we will fall.

Don’t just do it for me. Teach me so I can do it, too. And then, let me be able to teach someone else. Isn’t that what discipleship is?

Satan attacks our attempts to spread gospel seeds, but with consistent care and intentionality, the harvest will give birth to new believers.

He had less than three years to teach his followers and disciples how to lead, love, and serve, and he remains the greatest of all time to do so.

God’s plan and purpose is so much greater and more perfect than anything the world can dream of.

Every area of your life is essentially missionary work and gives you the chance to glorify the God of the universe.

Trained professionals in any field often don’t realize their skills could be easily used as part of God’s purpose and plan.

In a culture of who you know instead of whose you are, Christian leaders must have a God-given vision.

Christians have a purpose and God has a plan: Go and disciple others.

Not only were Paul’s letters intended to be shared but also to explain the mission of God.

You can trust God to help when it’s time to share your story of abundant and undeserved grace.

Ministry life has often been difficult and heartbreaking, but God has shown me some irrefutable truths.

If you understand the gospel, you understand your true purpose.

Show compassion and understanding for the spiritually blind.

So you think you want to be a pastor? Here’s why you should do it!

Even though I live more by the flesh than by faith, God has never quit on me.

Leading people is hard, but evaluating yourself helps you help others…

In a culture where “control” is a negative term, give it to God to find peace and joy.

Leading your church is a blessing and a privilege, but it is also a daunting task.

Church leader, what are doing to stay in a good place spiritually and emotionally?

To affect culture in a positive way you must see yourself as a missionary.

Do your actions, words, and choices tell the greatest story ever told of grace and mercy?

When there’s an opportunity, don’t blow the chance to share your life-changing story.

Believers are called to be faithful to give to others what has been invested in us.

You can’t earn it because you don’t deserve it, so just accept it and be changed forever.

Instruction for knowing God’s will has been there the whole time.

Paul made sure his message was clear to believers: Spreading the gospel is up to you.

Non-believers will only want what we have if they see fruits of the Spirit in us.

Larry Barker
healthy church podcast

Christ is the ultimate seeker. He seeks and saves the lost.

God is seeking worshipers, making disciples, and shepherding His people.

The mission of God is to seek and save those who are lost, multiplying disciples around the world for His own glory

Evangelism is not optional for the church.

Preaching is a weighty task because by definition the preacher communicates on behalf of God.

Biblical confrontation is important and necessary, but it must be motivated by love.

God has a specific plan for a specific church in a specific place at a specific time.

Systems need to be values driven, mission directed, vision focused then strategy accomplished.

A successful transition depends on much prayer, preparation, planning, a process, and it is the work of God.

It takes all kinds of churches to reach all kinds of people.

Jesus took advantage of daily opportunities to lay foundations for learning.

A vision statement doesn’t guarantee that your church will be a visionary congregation.

Biblical success is doing everything for God’s glory.

I’m not sure there’s a difference between surfing and being a part of a church plant.