A pastoral transition is one of the most impactful seasons in the life of a church. Whether a pastor retires, resigns, or is called to another … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Support Emotional Health in a Pastoral Transition
About Barry Howard*
Barry Howard is the retired pastor from the Church at Wieuca in North Atlanta. He serves as a leadership coach and columnist for the Center for Healthy Churches. He and his wife, Amanda, currently reside in Hokes Bluff, Alabama. You can follow him on Twitter at @BarryNotes.
Articles by Barry Howard*
Servant Leadership: 10 Traits Pastors Can Glean from Jimmy Carter
Across the course of his life, Jimmy Carter exemplified servant leadership. The 39th President of the United States is celebrated even more for his … [Read more...] about Servant Leadership: 10 Traits Pastors Can Glean from Jimmy Carter
Building Bridges in a Divided World: Steps for Cultivating Unity
In a world that feels dangerously divided, followers of Jesus can be proactive and intentional about building bridges over the chasm of our … [Read more...] about Building Bridges in a Divided World: Steps for Cultivating Unity
10 Practices to Help Us Cultivate a Jesus Worldview
Irish singer and songwriter Bono of the band U2 confesses, “I believe Jesus is the Son of God; if we could be more like him, the world would be … [Read more...] about 10 Practices to Help Us Cultivate a Jesus Worldview
7 Ways AI Can Assist Pastors
A recent discussion with young professionals in our community turned to artificial intelligence, and I was asked, “What do you think of AI, and how … [Read more...] about 7 Ways AI Can Assist Pastors
Job Description of a Church Member: 12 Ways to Enrich and Energize Your Congregation
These days, many have departed or disconnected from the local church. Some are burned out, and some have just been burned by the messiness created by … [Read more...] about Job Description of a Church Member: 12 Ways to Enrich and Energize Your Congregation
7 Things Every Church Member Needs to Know About Spiritual Gifts
There have been times in my ministry where I have understated the importance of spiritual gifts, partly because of the way some spoke of such gifts … [Read more...] about 7 Things Every Church Member Needs to Know About Spiritual Gifts
7 Good Reasons to Consider Staying in Ministry
Already concerned about the coming pastor shortage — due to fewer young adults choosing a ministry career and many veteran pastors planning for … [Read more...] about 7 Good Reasons to Consider Staying in Ministry
10 Things about Church That Are Not Changing
The church is undergoing a huge paradigm shift. While methodologies and strategies have been changing since the followers of Jesus were first … [Read more...] about 10 Things about Church That Are Not Changing
