You Look Weird When You Do That
I continue to reflect on eleven years of interim ministry. I love criticism. I am at peace with the fact:...
Why Are Preachers Expected to Be Pastors?
Why are many preachers expected to do the work of the eldership?,” was a question in a recent email. My...
Why Do Elders Continue Doing Deacons’ Work?
Many elders are still doing the work of deacons and blaming deacons. Many deacons say they aren’t doing their work...
How Do You Solve All Problems in Churches?
Especially in moderately to severely conflicted churches, that’s the expectation. Members want me to fix (or replace) elders. Elders want...
Future Posts in “Between Preachers”
My intention when I wrote my last post, Intermission, was to let this blog rest until the book is published....
Intermission
My goal in starting Between Preachers was to give information and encouragement to churches and preachers in transition. Taking an...
When You Don’t Need an Interim
I’ve written several posts explaining the importance of having an interim preacher when the previous preacher has been at the...
The Preacher Being Considered #4
From chapter 41 of Between Preachers, by Jerrie Barber The preacher may feel intense pressure during the interview, with the...
The Preacher Being Considered #3
From chapter 40 of Between Preachers, by Jerrie Barber The easiest time to move is when you don’t want to...
The Preacher Who Is Being Considered #2
From chapter 39 of Between Preachers, by Jerrie Barber The goal of the church looking for a preacher isn’t to...