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Where Are the Men? And is that the best question? Part 4 Development from the Ground Up
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2013
Revised: May 2023
DEVELOPMENT FROM THE GROUND UP
Most home fellowships, Messianic or otherwise, seem to be grown “from the ground up.” They develop out of study groups or a shared interest. ... [Read More]
Where Are The Men? And Is that the Best Question? Part 3 Polarization of Roles
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2013
Revised: May 2023
Polarization of Male vs. Female Leadership Roles has caused Harm
Continuing on in the series, I would further add that the societal pressure limiting women for so many years which ... [Read More]
Where Are the Men? And is that the Best Question? Part 2 Types of Leadership
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2013
Revised: May 2023
About this we have much to say that is hard to explain, since you have become dull in understanding. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you ... [Read More]
Where Are The Men? And Is that the Best Question? Part 1 Overview
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2011
Revised: May 2023
There has been a cry going up from church groups for as long as I have been an adult, “Where are the men?” The men who will stand for their beliefs firm against all odds.
... [Read More]
The Path of Spiritual Maturity
Arnie Boedecker, Associate Pastor, Eaglebrook Church, Minocqua, WI
May 2023
Date Unknown. Used submission date for this website.
Sometimes the Bible is confusing. You know what I mean? Don’t get me wrong – most of it makes perfect sense, but ... [Read More]
From Faith to Faith: Romans 1:16-17
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach & Janell I. Schroeder, BBA, Elder
November 2020
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the ... [Read More]
Able to Keep Rank
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2017
Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand,which could keep rank: they were not of double heart. 1 Chron 12:33 KJV
An ... [Read More]
Community Teaching Moment Part 10 - Illness of an Elder
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2014
Situation: An elder’s disability/illness, in which normal role(s) cannot be carried out and/or the elder may even need practical support or care.
This would refer to both roles ... [Read More]
Community Teaching Moment Part 9 - Choosing and Being Received
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2013
Situation: Choosing and Being Received by a Fellowship/Community Group
Infant/Child: An infant can’t care for their own needs and is dependent on the love and care of parents ... [Read More]
Community Teaching Moment Part 8 - Evaluating a Community Event
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
October 2013
Situation: Community Discussion/Evaluation of an Event (De-briefing for Learning Potential)
Infant: An infant can’t care for their own needs and can’t communicate opinions ... [Read More]
Community Teaching Moment Part 7 - Community Need
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
October 2013
Situation: Recognition and Response to a Need for Community—an action to take, an item to obtain, etc.
Infant: An infant can’t care for their own needs so they must ... [Read More]
Community Teaching Moment Part 6 - Distracting Behavior
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
September 2013
Situation: SAM member or Guest/Distracting Behavior During Study or Worship
Infant: An infant can’t care for their own needs. Actual infants or children will absorb the ... [Read More]
Community Teaching Moment Part 5 - Responding to an Injury
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
August 2013
Situation: An Injury Occurring during Community Gathering
Infant: An infant’s primary task is to receive care. They can’t care for their own needs so would only be able to ... [Read More]
Community Teaching Moment Part 4 - Aggressive Behavior
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
August 2013
Situation: Dealing with a child’s bullying behavior by a visitor or regular member
Infant: An infant (0-3 yrs) is dependent on those around them to protect them from aggressive ... [Read More]
Community Teaching Moment Part 3 - Group Prayer
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
August 2013
Situation: Participation in group prayer
A general understanding all around is that community prayer is different than private personal prayer. While people pray individually, there ... [Read More]
Community Teaching Moment Part 2 - Fellowship Meals
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2013
Situation: Different Levels of Behavior at a Community Fellowship Meal/Buffet
Infant: An infant can’t care for their own needs therefore will be dependent on parents, adults or ... [Read More]
Community Teaching Moment Part 1 - An Undisposed Used Tissue
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2013
Situation: A used tissue/kleenex/handkerchief is found lying in a room, not in the wastebasket.
Infant: An infant can’t care for their own needs, such a simple thing as blowing ... [Read More]
The Terrible “E”--Expediency
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2013
Sometimes my observations put me in my dual role as both personal life coach and Undershepherd because both personal and spiritual growth issues apply. For many years, our Set Apart ... [Read More]