Reflecting Christ through the Fruit of the Spirit

The reflection we cast.

Does it reveal us or Christ?

The world sees how we live, not just what we say as we walk out of the Church on Sunday morning.

There is a distinction between outward appearances and true substance, and it's clear in how we live out our lives as followers of Jesus.

Why would the world accept a Christian who doesn't live like Christ?

That's where the Fruit of the Spirit comes into play in our lives.

How do we know the fruit is active in our lives? We see it in the love we show to those in need.

Decide for Jesus today. He is the only choice worth making.

Pastor Tim

A Message from the Desk of Tim Barker:

As the Network Pastor/Superintendent for the South Texas Ministry Network, showing the love of Jesus is my focus.

I want the fruit of the Spirit to be evident in my life. That's my visible testimony that I know the King of Creation as my Savior and daily companion.

With Christ as my Lord and the Holy Spirit as my guide, my desire is to lead the lost to Christ and see them find salvation in Him. Take my hand, and together we can reach the world.

Tim R. Barker, D. Min.

About Tim:

Reverend Tim R. Barker is the Network Pastor/Superintendent of the South Texas Ministry Network, 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, are church planters of Motion Church in San Antonio. 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.