At most of the churches I have served, the annual Christmas Eve service is a treasured gathering in the life of the church. And it is usually a … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Avoid and 5 Things to Accent at Your Christmas Eve Service
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*
Pastor Search Models: There’s More Than One Way to Call a New Pastor
When I was a senior in high school, I was elected as the youth representative to the Pastor Search Committee at my home church. I had … [Read more...] about Pastor Search Models: There’s More Than One Way to Call a New Pastor
7 Ways to Encourage Those Who Hear the Call
While editing the recently published book, Call Stories, I had the privilege of reading dozens of unique testimonies of women and men God … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Encourage Those Who Hear the Call
Ten Things Churches Can Learn from The Masters
The first time I walked onto the grounds at Augusta National in 2002, I was overcome by the lush beauty. I have been privileged to attend … [Read more...] about Ten Things Churches Can Learn from The Masters
A New Trend in Pastoral Calls
In the Baptist world, an ecclesial culture that treasures local church autonomy and operates in a “free call” method for pastoral assignments, there … [Read more...] about A New Trend in Pastoral Calls
7 Suggestions for Welcoming a New Pastor
When a congregation welcomes a new pastor, it is an exciting time, a new beginning for both the congregation and the new minister. To maximize this … [Read more...] about 7 Suggestions for Welcoming a New Pastor
Life in Pieces: Lessons from a Jigsaw Puzzle
Here’s my confession: I enjoy piecing together jigsaw puzzles. I’m still not sure whether my affinity for puzzles parallels my work as a pastor, but … [Read more...] about Life in Pieces: Lessons from a Jigsaw Puzzle
5 Things Churchgoers Need to Know about the Great Commission
What did Jesus’ appointment calendar look like on the days following his resurrection? Following his earth-shaking exit from the tomb, Jesus appeared … [Read more...] about 5 Things Churchgoers Need to Know about the Great Commission
10 Opportunities Knocking at Your Church’s Door in 2018
As we begin 2018, the challenges to local congregations are real, but so are the opportunities. Generational attrition, rotating attendance, deferred … [Read more...] about 10 Opportunities Knocking at Your Church’s Door in 2018
