by Barry Howard | Nov 27, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on Dec. 2, 2002. At the time of publication, Howard was senior minister of First Baptist Church in Corbin, Kentucky. What is Advent? When does Advent begin? How is Advent to be observed? Advent is a Latin word meaning “to...
by Barry Howard | Jun 21, 2019 | Opinion
Stress, burnout and mental fatigue are becoming more intense among clergy, according to studies conducted over the past decade. This trend is leading even some of the most devout ministers to leave ministry. And while no one knows the exact percentage of ministers who...
by Barry Howard | Jun 7, 2019 | Opinion
Pentecost was on my mind as I drove across the Tennessee River and caught a glimpse of a marina populated with yachts, fishing boats, speedboats and a few sailboats. It was a picturesque scene of colorful sailboats gliding across the backwater as they were powered by...
by Barry Howard | May 29, 2019 | Opinion
My high school youth group was encouraged not only to have a “quiet time” each day, but also to “read the Bible through.” I remember how intimidating this challenge was for a group of teenagers. Back then, for me to read one chapter of Leviticus or Deuteronomy was...
by Barry Howard | Apr 23, 2019 | Opinion
To bless our ministers and promote their health and well-being, we should encourage our pastor and ministerial staff to take at least one extra day off this week. Ministry is a unique vocation wherein most pastors are “on call” 24/7. I loved serving as a pastor, but...
