Who’s Carrying Wood to the Fire?
There are things I suspect about a church in conflict. They have a problem with gossip. They’re ignoring Jesus’ instructions...
There are things I suspect about a church in conflict. They have a problem with gossip. They’re ignoring Jesus’ instructions...
I continue to reflect on eleven years of interim ministry. I love criticism. I am at peace with the fact:...
Why are many preachers expected to do the work of the eldership?,” was a question in a recent email. My...
Many elders are still doing the work of deacons and blaming deacons. Many deacons say they aren’t doing their work...
Especially in moderately to severely conflicted churches, that’s the expectation. Members want me to fix (or replace) elders. Elders want...
My intention when I wrote my last post, Intermission, was to let this blog rest until the book is published....
My goal in starting Between Preachers was to give information and encouragement to churches and preachers in transition. Taking an...
I’ve written several posts explaining the importance of having an interim preacher when the previous preacher has been at the...
From chapter 41 of Between Preachers, by Jerrie Barber The preacher may feel intense pressure during the interview, with the...
From chapter 40 of Between Preachers, by Jerrie Barber The easiest time to move is when you don’t want to...
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