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.
Gleaning Mustard Seeds with Jerrie Barber
Latest Episodes
Do you have a head elder?
Every eldership says it believes in shared leadership—until one man’s voice consistently ends the discussion.In this episode, Do You Have a Head Elder?, I name a dynamic most churches recognize but rarely confront: the le...
People who planted mustard seeds
Most of the people who changed my life never tried to. They weren’t aiming to be memorable or influential—they were simply doing what came naturally. In this episode, I reflect on the men and women who planted small mustard seeds in...
Between Preachers, chapters 12 and 14
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.Between Preachers is available in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and audio. <...
When a church splits
Church splits leave scars that last for decades—not just on congregations, but on hearts. In this episode, I revisit a painful division involving people I loved on both sides, the fear of being “marked,” and the long road toward und...
Elders learning to be better shepherds
Being an elder is more than a title—it’s a calling. In this episode, we examine Peter’s appeal to elders and Jesus’ model of shepherding to ask hard questions about leadership. Drawing from 1 Peter 5 and John 10, we challenge common...
Fan Mail
Jerrie, you covered many pertinent areas that need to be discussed between elders and future preachers. It was refreshing to hear members included in the discussion. I’m in my 70's and have never heard a sermon or class exploring the issues involved in this subject.
Nashville, Indiana
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