During my years as a pastor, the question I have been asked most frequently is “Where is God when bad things happen?” The question may follow a … [Read more...] about A Pastor’s Response: Where Is God When Life Gets Tough?
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*
Learning to Navigate Diversity
One of the most enriching and fatiguing things about church life these days is the vast diversity within most local congregations. During some recent … [Read more...] about Learning to Navigate Diversity
Pastor: A Unique, Contextual Calling
While searching for a particular volume in my library, another book caught my attention. The Pastor: A Memoir, by Eugene Peterson, is an inspiring … [Read more...] about Pastor: A Unique, Contextual Calling
Is There More Than One Theologian in Your Church?
A few years ago, as I welcomed a first-time visitor to our worship service, he said to me abruptly, “I am looking for a church where the preacher … [Read more...] about Is There More Than One Theologian in Your Church?
A Pastor’s Prayer for Pastors
Gracious and Loving God, Today I come to you as a pastor praying for pastors. I pray for all men and women from every walk of faith who are called … [Read more...] about A Pastor’s Prayer for Pastors
12 Healthy Trends Emerging in Revitalizing Churches
There are a lot of adjectives that can be used to describe churches: Vibrant churches, mega churches, healthy churches, dying churches, transitioning … [Read more...] about 12 Healthy Trends Emerging in Revitalizing Churches
Confessions of a Middle-Aged Pastor
Thirty seven years ago this past month I was called to my first church staff position at the age of 18. Thinking about those early beginnings has led … [Read more...] about Confessions of a Middle-Aged Pastor
Sixteen Books I Plan to read in 2016
My love for reading was slow to develop. During my teenage years, I perceived reading to be a nuisance and necessary evil. At some point during my … [Read more...] about Sixteen Books I Plan to read in 2016
Ten Insights from 30 Years of Marriage
When it comes to marriage, I chose wisely. I can readily identify with Churchill’s assessment: “My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be … [Read more...] about Ten Insights from 30 Years of Marriage
