Gleaning Mustard Seeds with Jerrie Barber

How to leave a church

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — JerrieMost preachers spend years preparing for sermons, visits, and beginnings—but almost no time learning how to leave a church well. In this episode, I share what I learned the hard way through painful exits, family strain, an abrupt dismissal, and, eventually, thoughtful and healing departures. From quoting the Sermon on the Mount to avoid criticism, to sitting in living rooms saying “thank you,” “I love you,” and “goodbye,” this is a candid look at how endings shape congregations, families, and future ministry. Whether you’re a preacher, an elder, or a church member who knows change is inevitable, this episode’ll challenge you to think differently about how we say goodbye—and why it matters more than we realize.Five Tasks of DyingThis podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Ministry League Network.When you find a "mustard seed," please share the address of this podcast with a friend: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369804/episodes/17566838Website for Braden Parsons PhotographyBraden Parsons' email: bradencparsons@gmail.com If you'd like to discuss your roofing needs, call Jerrie Wayne Barber, II, at 931.628.3390 This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Ministry League Network.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional charge to you.Fleecy Clouds: One Woman's Story of Surviving and Thriving After Childhood AbuseSubscribe to my two blogs: New Shepherds Orientation Between Preachers...

Try not to learn very much

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — JerrieHave you ever felt overwhelmed by trying to change everything at once—and ended up changing nothing?What if real growth isn’t about learning more, but about learning less and actually using it?Could one small, “mustard seed” habit make more difference in your life than all the books, classes, and seminars combined?Why do small, consistent steps often lead to lasting change while big bursts of motivation fade so quickly?Episode 26 — Investing in Exercise 1    Episode 27 — Investing in Exercise 2   Onsite Workshops — Therapy, Counseling, & Wellness Retreats  This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Ministry League Network.When you find a "mustard seed," please share the address of this podcast with a friend: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369804/episodes/17566838Website for Braden Parsons PhotographyBraden Parsons' email: bradencparsons@gmail.com If you'd like to discuss your roofing needs, call Jerrie Wayne Barber, II, at 931.628.3390 This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Ministry League Network.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional charge to you.Fleecy Clouds: One Woman's Story of Surviving and Thriving After Childhood AbuseSubscribe to my two blogs: New Shepherds Orientation Between Preachers...

Why would anybody do that?

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — JerrieWhat if the people who frustrate you most aren’t being rebellious—but genuinely believe they’re doing the right thing?How did Jesus respond to people committing the greatest sin in history—and what does that mean for the way we correct others today?Does believing that “everyone is right in their own eyes” change how you talk to irritating brethren, disappointing leaders, or even your own family?When you confront someone, are you aiming to win an argument—or to win a heart?If you'd like to discuss your roofing needs, call Jerrie Wayne Barber, II, at 931.628.3390 When you find a "mustard seed," please share the address of this podcast with a friend: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369804/episodes/17566838Website for Braden Parsons PhotographyBraden Parsons' email: bradencparsons@gmail.com If you'd like to discuss your roofing needs, call Jerrie Wayne Barber, II, at 931.628.3390 This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Ministry League Network.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional charge to you.Fleecy Clouds: One Woman's Story of Surviving and Thriving After Childhood AbuseSubscribe to my two blogs: New Shepherds Orientation Between Preachers...

Dealing with difficult people

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie Everyone's had at least one person who's made ministry harder than it had to be. In this episode, I share painful moments—from constant criticism to being asked to resign minutes before worship.It's also good to learn how to respond without becoming bitter or difficult myself.I tell those stories and share the hard-earned principles that helped me move from simply enduring difficult people to dealing with them wisely.The best day of the week to fire a preacher Why would anybody do that?  How to accept, invite, and enjoy criticism 3 ways I helped get myself fired If you'd like to discuss your roofing needs, call Jerrie Wayne Barber, II, at 931.628.3390 When you find a "mustard seed," please share the address of this podcast with a friend: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369804/episodes/17566838Website for Braden Parsons PhotographyBraden Parsons' email: bradencparsons@gmail.com If you'd like to discuss your roofing needs, call Jerrie Wayne Barber, II, at 931.628.3390 This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Ministry League Network.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional charge to you.Fleecy Clouds: One Woman's Story of Surviving and Thriving After Childhood AbuseSubscribe to my two blogs: New Shepherds Orientation Between Preachers...

Tell it to the church

Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — JerrieWhat does Jesus mean by “tell it to the church,” and how can a congregation obey this command without turning discipline into public shaming or gossip?How does involving the whole church—rather than only elders or preachers—change both the spirit and the effectiveness of church discipline?What’s lost when a congregation avoids discipline out of fear of conflict, division, or losing members?How can a church pursue discipline in a way that clearly communicates love, grief, and hope for restoration—even when repentance never comes?If you'd like to discuss your roofing needs, call Jerrie Wayne Barber, II, at 931.628.3390 When you find a "mustard seed," please share the address of this podcast with a friend: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369804/episodes/17566838Website for Braden Parsons PhotographyBraden Parsons' email: bradencparsons@gmail.com If you'd like to discuss your roofing needs, call Jerrie Wayne Barber, II, at 931.628.3390 This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Ministry League Network.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional charge to you.Fleecy Clouds: One Woman's Story of Surviving and Thriving After Childhood AbuseSubscribe to my two blogs: New Shepherds Orientation Between Preachers...