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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]
Explaining more about the Bible’s use of the term “Remnant“
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2019
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
I followed up on the recent Barna poll information provided by last month’s WCN article by Sam Rohrer on how much the Bible has been ... [Read More]
How Does the Remnant Return to our God?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
October 2019
Written for Wisconsin Christian Newspaper
A remnant perspective: Those of us who have had the dawning, and sometimes daunting,understanding that the Whole Word of our God is true and ... [Read More]
Why does SAM do “Prayer On the Wall” prior to Gatherings?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2019
As we have welcomed guests, they often observe that many of our members rise up and position themselves around our gathering for prayer as part of our preparation for worship time. ... [Read More]
Why Does SAM Choose to Use the Shema and Hebrew Prayers?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2019
We are having an influx of guests and new members which is leading to some very goodquestions! This one came up recently, about the reason for using Hebrew prayers and theShema. It is ... [Read More]
Prepare Messiah’s Bride: Meekness-- The Quiet Power of Mature Authority
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2019
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.Matthew 5:5 KJV
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.Psalm 37: 11 KJV
... [Read More]
Updating our Halacha on Speaking in Tongues With Comments on Order in an Assembly
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2018
During some recent gatherings in which we welcomed a number of people, both new acquaintances and some long out of touch, we were brought face to face with the need to update our ... [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]
Prepare Messiah’s Bride: We Are NOT “Little Gods!”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2015
A recent contact to us here at Set Apart Ministries led me to consider anew what is happening in some branches of the church, which includes groups that gather under the banner of such ... [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]
Prepare Messiah’s Bride: Rocks and Relationships
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2014
“Are you a lone rock, a rock in a pile, or a rock being built into a wall?”
As I completed preparation of my recent email coaching Leadership course, it is this picture ... [Read More]
The Difference between Personal and Corporate Prayers: Praying Alone and Praying with Others
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2012
Revised: March 2014
Have you ever considered the difference in how you pray when you are alone or in a group? There really is an entirely different flow and some different aspects. Both are important ... [Read More]
Prepare Messiah’s Bride: I Am a Wall in Need of Rebuilding
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2014
Introduction
It appears that there is a series of studies coming forth as I consider various aspects of preparing Messiah’s Bride. While examining the meaning and implications ... [Read More]
Prepare Messiah’s Bride: An Assembly with No Spot, Wrinkle or Blemish; but Pure and Set Apart!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2014
…Then watch how carefully you walk, not as unwise, but as wise ones…speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,singing and praising in your heart to ... [Read More]
Prepare Messiah’s Bride: Blows that Hurt Cleanse Evil from the Heart
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
December 2013
Blows that hurt cleanse away evil,As do stripes the inner depths of the heart. Proverbs 20:30 NKJV
In recent weeks several verses and concepts have been brought to my attention during ... [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]
Prepare Messiah’s Bride….Yet, A Nation of People Who Reject Preparation?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
September 2013
I have something different this season as we continue to address the need for the Bride to prepare herself. We do know that it is always necessary to begin personally during this ... [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]
Messy Expectations: Discipleship, Spiritual Formation, Torah and Rebellion
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2013
Summary
I recently became aware that the term “Christian Formation” has come into more popular usage in Christian circles as compared to “Discipleship.” There ... [Read More]
Messy Expectations: Community Under Pressure
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2013
How May We Best Endure Until He Comes?
Our Father created us to be in relationship. That relationship is multi-faceted; with Him, within ourselves, with one another and with all ... [Read More]
Messy Expectations: Internal Resistance, Strife and Division in Sheep Part 5
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach & Janell I. Schroeder, BBA, Elder
December 2011
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that ... [Read More]
Messianic Fellowships: "Messy" Expectations--Finding the “Right” Group? Part 4
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2011
Part 4
If you have been following along in this unexpected series on messy expectations you will know that I just outlined one possible group of problems and perceived solutions for ... [Read More]
Messianic Fellowships: "Messy" Expectations-- Dealing with Division Part 3
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2011
NOTE: The following thoughts have been “brewing” for some time, and should be understood as an ongoing thought process rather than the “final word.” I suppose,... [Read More]
Messianic Fellowships –“Messy” Expectations & Disappointment- Part 2
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2010
Messianic fellowships often struggle due to failure to resolve both spoken and unspoken expectations of one another. This is true personally as well as in the sense of group dynamics ... [Read More]
Messianic Fellowships- "Messy” expectations & Disappointment - Part 1
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2010
Part 1
As anyone who has been a Messianic Believer for very long knows, there is an amazing swell of people who are hearing from the Ruach and coming into Torah pursuance through ... [Read More]
He Gives us Bread for Each Day…are we taking it? Our Experience in Set Apart Ministries
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
May 2009
A Believer in Messiah Yeshua is part of His family and part of His army. Those who are serious in their desire to grow infaith and the knowledge of our Messiah generally understand ... [Read More]
ENTERING INTO MESSIANIC COMMUNITY AND COMMITMENT
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
February 2007
We recognize the desire and need to live in close relationship in order to walk outTorah. Our community is not unlike those of a number of groups of people whochoose a more personally ... [Read More]
A Call To Messianic Community and Commitment
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2007
As we have come into Hebraic understanding of our faith in Messiah Yeshua we have found a different pace in life, adifferent focus and a different calendar. All too quickly, we find ... [Read More]