This article discusses the multifaceted role of Barnabas in the book of Acts, emphasizing his qualities as an encourager, humble giver, introducer, delegate, reproducer, and trusted leader. His actions exemplify generosity, leadership, and a commitment to disciple-making, highlighting his importance in fostering community and spreading the gospel among believers.
Category Archives: Bivocational
“Faithful Men: Disciple Making for the Busy Pastor”
During winter vacation in late 2020, I wrote a ten-page PDF document encouraging bivo/covocational pastors to create a disciple-making strategy and a reproducing culture in their church. As I shared it with a few friends and received feedback, I realized I had much more to say than what I included in my ten-page document. AmazonContinue reading ““Faithful Men: Disciple Making for the Busy Pastor””
Residencies and Internships: Brainstorming Toward Reproducing the Next Generation of Leaders
I see this sign everywhere I go and so do you! Every now and then I tease my wife and say, “I suppose each of us could go get a couple part-time jobs and help the economy out a little bit more!” To which she replies, “Let’s just keep the one’s we have and notContinue reading “Residencies and Internships: Brainstorming Toward Reproducing the Next Generation of Leaders”
Gospel Tracts I Have Produced
Sometime around 2014, I was asked by Charles Brock to produce a tract version of his Good News for You! booklet. I began to pray, which led me to begin brainstorming, which led me to the first tract I produced. I added matt419.net to the mix as an evangelistic site and included the text toContinue reading “Gospel Tracts I Have Produced”
Church Planting Helps Us All Grow
4 Ways Planting a Church Helps Us All Grow I recently had a meeting with a few partnering church pastors who were enthusiastic about a new sister church being planted several miles from their location. One of the pastors said, “We are glad they are planting in our town! They will reach people in waysContinue reading “Church Planting Helps Us All Grow”
A Conversation with Pastor Jake Davidson: Covocational/Bivocational Church Planting
Covo and Bivocational Church Planting: 3 Lessons From Jake Davidson In the fall of 2021 I interviewed church planter Jake Davidson of New Beginnings Baptist Church in Pembroke. NBBC is a part of the Christian County Baptist Association and is partnering with the association, the KBC, and others to reach the lost with the gospel.Continue reading “A Conversation with Pastor Jake Davidson: Covocational/Bivocational Church Planting”
Toby DeHay 