Gleaning Mustard Seeds with Jerrie Barber

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Could your congregation hurt its next preacher by starting the search too soon? What if the most important part of choosing a new preacher isn't finding him—but saying goodbye to the old one? Why do so many churches struggle with a new preacher, even when they've chosen an excellent man? What does the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus teach us about changing preachers? As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is ...

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Leaving a church is one of the most emotional transitions Christians face, yet few of us have ever been taught how to do it well. In this episode, I share painful examples of departures that damaged congregations, biblical principles that point to a better way, and practical ideas for leaving with grace, gratitude, and peace. Whether you're moving across the country, changing congregations, or helping someone through a transition,...

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie In this episode of Gleaning Mustard Seeds, you’ll hear a chapter of the audible version of Between Preachers, a book about interim ministry by Jerrie Barber. Between Preachers is available in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and audio. Links to purchase the book will be included in the show notes. Listen as I read the chapter 15, How do you get the word out that you want to do interim ministry. This chapter was written in 2016. Some of the...

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Are you aware that many Christians think the next preacher will be the answer to fixing all the problems in the church? He begins. The sermons are inspiring, enthusiasm is high, and expectations soar. But before long, disappointment often sets in. Why does that happen so consistently? In this episode, we explore a biblical principle that's both challenging and liberating: Jesus never intended one person to carry the ch...

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie A conversation in 1988 planted a mustard seed that blessed our family. As a result of a story told by Grover Hastings, Gail and I’ve taken each grandchild on a special trip when they turned twelve years old. Every destination, every restaurant choice, every adventure revealed something unique about that grandchild—and taught us lessons we never expected to learn. In this episode, I'll tell the story of these unforgettable tr...