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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]
Building up an army of worshippers!
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
January 2009
Revised: March 2023
Shalom to all of you who are planting and growing Messianic Fellowships.
You are gathering together to study Torah! No longer are you gathering in an established "church" and you take ... [Read More]
Confusing Issues: Elders, Shepherding, Hierarchy and Covering
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
October 2013
The need for maturity in the Body of Messiah as we prepare for His return has been a major concern for us here at Set Apart Ministries. After almost 14 years our local community is ... [Read More]
To Whom Are You Yoked? (We are Always Under Authority: The Question is Which One?)
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
February 2013
The Biblical meaning of the Rod continues to be the most popular article on our website. There is an addendum to it some time ago when I realized the connection between a staff and ... [Read More]
Elders and Eldership: Being Who You Are
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2012
Elders and Eldership: Recently it became apparent that there was a need to explore and define how we understand and apply these terms. It is likely a far reaching topic so consider ... [Read More]
Israel, Judah, Counsel and Rebellion
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2012
A Thematic "Little Gem"So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.1Ki 12:19
This sentence is the conclusion of the little vignette in which the new King, Rehoboam, ... [Read More]
Shepherds Need to Know about the Biblical Understanding of Thorns and Rods
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2012
But [the sons] of Belial [shall be] all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot betaken with hands: But the man [that] shall touch them must be fenced with iron and the ... [Read More]
Shepherds Need to Know the Biblical Meaning of Covenant, Curse, Rod, Staff, Yoke
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2012
When I began this study series some years ago it became apparent to me that it might actually happen that any word that has a “lamed” in it, the shepherd’s ... [Read More]
Calling, Anointing and Ordination: Under Whose Authority Do You Lead? & How Do You Recognize One with YHWH’s Authority?
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
March 2012
Over the past few years, I have tried on several occasions to discuss the topic of their calling, anointing or ordination with various leaders within the Messianic movement. I have ... [Read More]
Messiah Yeshua’s Followers becoming “as Judah?”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2010
Among Messianic believers, there is a tension that is unknown to the Christianchurch today. It is an old tension; one that we seem to have re-entered now in ourtimes with great but ... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical meaning of "iron sharpens iron"
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2009
Revised: November 2010
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.Proverbs 27:17 KJV
As I was completing the study on the Biblical meaning of “stubbornness” my ... [Read More]
Shepherds Need to Know about The Biblical Meaning of Salt, Oil, and Lamps
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2010
Anyone serious about their faith is apt to recognize the metaphor of believers being the “salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13) and they may also know theadmonition to:
Let ... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical Meaning of “Rod”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2009
There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall growout of his roots. The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdomand understanding, the ... [Read More]
Shepherds need to Know the Biblical Meaning of “Restrain” “Nakedness” “Vision” “Leadership” “Covering” & “Crafty” Part Three
By Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Personal Life Coach, Undershepherd & Janell Schroeder, B.B.A., Elder
July 2009
So Aaron[Aharon] said, ”Do not let the anger of my lord become hot. You knowthe people, that they are set on evil. For they said to me, ”Make us gods thatshall go before us;... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical meaning of "stubbornness"
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2009
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.Samuel 15: 23
In context, this statement was made by Samuel directed toward King Saul who had ... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical Meaning of “ Restrain “ “Nakedness” “Vision” “Leadership” “Covering” & “Crafty” Part Two
By Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Personal Life Coach, Undershepherd & Janell Schroeder, B.B.A., Elder
June 2009
So Aaron[Aharon] said, ”Do not let the anger of my lord become hot. You knowthe people, that they are set on evil. For they said to me, ”Make us gods thatshall go before us;... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical Meaning of “Restrain” “Nakedness” “Vision” “Leadership” “Covering” & “Crafty” Part One
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Personal Life Coach, Undershepherd & Janell I. Schroeder, B.B.A., Elder
June 2009
NOTE: If you haven't already done so, please be certain to read the Introductory Comments to this series before reading on. It is found on the Shepherds Need to Know Shepherds Need to ... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical Definition of an “understanding heart”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2009
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Samuel 15: 23
'Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, ... [Read More]
Spiritual Abuse: Leadership Authority and Accountability Patterns
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
October 2008
A leader in any organization is often called upon to make quick and important decisions. In a Messianic fellowship/community, we have the added responsibility to discern between ... [Read More]