Gleaning Mustard Seeds with Jerrie Barber
Jesus told His disciples that faith, like a grain of mustard seed, can move a mountain. This podcast presents short ideas that bless when the concepts are put into practice and become habits.
Episodes
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Moving to a new church and getting a new preacher is an exciting time. Many are convinced this’ll solve all the problems they've ever had, and everyone will live happily ever after.
- What if your “new” preacher—or your “new” church—comes with more miles and hidden dents than you realize?
- Do you know where to get a reliable “PREACHERFAX” or “CHURCHFAX” before making a move?
- How ...
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I say I want the church to grow—but often what I mean is only with people like me.
Jesus said His kingdom would start small and grow beyond expectation, yet when growth brings people who unsettle me, I face the the difference between what I want and what God wants.
The real question is: Do I want the church to grow, or just to grow my way?
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In this episode of Gleaning Mustard Seeds, you’ll hear two chapters of the audible version of Between Preachers, a book about interim ministry by Jerrie Barber.
Listen as I read the chapters 10 and 13, Is There Any Hope for this Church and How Much Do You Pay an Interim?
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What really prepares a man to be an elder?
Is it years of church, attendance, a successful business career, or a heart shaped by conflict, prayer, and growth?
When someone accepts the call to shepherd God's people, how do they know if the congregation actually wants them to serve, and how do they avoid simply becoming a senior deacon?
In this episode...
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What happens when elders and preachers stop guessing about each other—and start talking honestly?
How can friendship between elders and preachers change the health of a church?
Why is constant, open feedback more valuable than an annual surprise list of problems during the yearly evaluation?
Could sharing both successes and struggles strengthen trust betwe...
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Have you ever wanted your church to grow — but not with certain kinds of people?
What would you do if someone with a terrible past, like Saul of Tarsus or Jeffrey Dahmer, wanted to be baptized or place membership at your congregation?
Are we more concerned with our comfort than with God’s mission for the church?
Could fear of change be keeping us from welcoming the very people God wan...
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What’s the difference between an elder’s job description and an elder’s covenant—and why does it matter?
Could your eldership function better if its “unwritten rules” were actually discussed, agreed upon, and written?
Is avoiding all disagreement a sign of unity—or a sign of trouble?
How can a covenant help elders handle conflict with respect, love, and un...
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Why do most preachers have job descriptions—but most elders don’t?
Have you ever considered what an elder actually commits to when he
accepts the role?
What would happen if a new shepherd’s first elders’ meeting were about
broken lawn mowers instead of broken hearts?
Could documenting the expected roles of elders help prevent future
conflict an...
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When selecting elders, do we practice legalized gossip — and call it wisdom?
In this episode, we examine one of the most accepted but unbiblical traditions in many congregations: “signed and secret objections” during elder selection.
Is it fair? Is it gossip? Is it consistent with Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 18?
We explore how some of our "safe"...
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What does it mean to love someone enough to ask gentle questions instead of making harsh accusations?
Could we change the culture of our churches by learning how to listen, confront, and encourage without gossip?
In this episode, we explore how to recognize, address, and prevent gossip—not with guilt trips, but with grace and truth.
If you'd like to d...
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Do you have a safe place to speak openly — and be truly heard? What if you could meet regularly with people who understand your struggles and celebrate your victories?
In this episode, I share how people meeting consistently can grow into a decades-long tradition of support, encouragement, and deep connection. You’ll learn how to start and sustain a monthly group that feed...
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Are we living with the consequences of the leaders we’ve shaped—or failed to shape?
Have you ever wondered why toxic conflict lingers in churches, even after a problem person is gone?
Could your family background be silently shaping your leadership—for better or worse?
What can we do to improve leadership in the family, church, business, and softball team?...
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Why is transition to new elders sometimes difficult, especially when a preacher has been with a church for decades?
Why is a preacher often surprised when he is suddenly dismissed and he has a contract?
Here's a method I discovered in 1988, and it's been helpful to me.
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How does a preacher decide to move to another church. How does he choose the church where he will work? What are the things he looks for to make that decision?
I can't answer for other preachers, but several years ago, I made a detailed study of my process in one of me moves. In this epsoide, you have my report of that process.
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Have you noticed that different families have different rules?
Did your mother and father have different rules?
Did you know who to ask to get what you wanted?
Did you think your family had the best rules, or did you wish that your family had the rules of some of your friends?
How does that work when two people get married who came from different families with di...
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What do you do when you are speechless?
What do you do when someone tells you that you look weird?
Do you do whatever they say to make you look unweird?
Criticism Rule blog post
Fleecy Clouds: One Woman's Story of Surviving and Thriving After Childhood Abuse
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How are you doing on forgiving yourself? What if you are trying to do something that can't be done?
Listen to this episode. Forgiveness is a gift that God is willing to give us. It isn't a gift we give ourselves.
That takes a lot of pressure off trying to forgive myself.
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Why do people sometimes take the preacher's side in a church fuss?
Why do some people call the preacher Pastor?
What does the Bible say?
Why would people not respect that and not take the preacher's side?
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Fleecy Clouds: One Woman's Story of Surviving and Thriving Afte...
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What do you do when you’ve had severe trauma in your life? How do you deal with repeating nightmares? Does my faith in God prevent me from seeking professional help?
In this episode of Gleaning Mustard Seeds, you’ll hear the beginning of the audible version of Fleecy Clouds.
Jim Wright, Executive Director Emeritus of Childhaven, wrote the Forward.
Gail Champion Barber wrote the Intro...
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Reflections on the first year of this podcast. Thank you for your support and encouragment.
Top 10 downloads for this year.
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