Synopsis "My Jesus Journey (in English)"
My Jesus Journey compiles 68 compelling and life-altering chapters sharing Tim Barker's heart.Each chapter starts with a scripture quote and continues in Tim's engaging, distinct, and conversational style. You will feel Tim sitting at your side as you read this book.Sample chapters include: Blood TypeSo, Let the Sun Shine InHe Lives ForeverSheltered From the StormFamily BondsWhat's Your StoryWe Have a Firm FoundationFeet to Your FaithWell DoneThe Ultimate ReunionA Message from the Desk of Tim Barker: My heart has always been about doing the Lord's work and bringing the lost to Christ.Many years ago, I worked the North Texas District's children's camps several summers while in college. I saw the spiritual need - even in children from church homes - and I was motivated to make the ministry my calling.Today, I am privileged to serve in the offices of the South Texas District of the Assemblies of God, and my heart hasn't changed.I want to be about the Lord's work. This book is another opportunity God has provided for me to share with you the conviction and burden for the lost Christ has laid upon my life.Tim R. Barker, D. Min.About Tim: Reverend Tim R. Barker is the Superintendent of the South Texas District of the Assemblies of God which is headquartered in Houston, Texas.He is a graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Ministries/Biblical Studies, with a minor in music. He also received a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from SAGU and received his Doctorate of Ministry Degree from West Coast Seminary.Reverend Barker was ordained by the Assemblies of God in 1989. He began his ministry in the South Texas District in 1984 as youth & music minister and continued his ministry as Pastor, Executive Presbyter (2006 - 2009) and Executive Secretary-Treasurer (2009 - 2011) in the South Texas District, where he served until his election as the South Texas District Superintendent in 2011. By virtue of his district office, Reverend Barker is a member of the District's Executive Presbytery and the General Presbytery of the General Council of the Assemblies of God, Springfield, Missouri. He is a member of the Executive Board of Regents for Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Waxahachie, Texas, and SAGU-American Indian College, Phoenix, Arizona. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Pleasant Hills Children's Home, Fairfield, Texas, as well as numerous other boards and committees.Reverend Barker and his wife, Jill, married in 1983, have been blessed with two daughters. Jordin and her husband, Stancle Williams, who serves as the South Texas District Youth Director. Abrielle and her husband, Nolan McLaughlin serve as Youth Ministers in Ft. Lauderdale. The Barkers have four grandchildren, Braylen, Emory and Landon Williams and Kingston McLaughlin. His unique style of pulpit ministry and musical background challenges the body of Christ, with an appeal that reaches the generations.
