Barry Lusk discusses his faith journey and role with Iron Forums.

Key Takeaways

– Barry’s faith journey began at age 20 when he first heard the gospel in his college dorm room
– He emphasizes the importance of daily surrender to God, being in community, and relying on Scripture
– Barry advises discerning God’s call through examining internal gifts/passions and seeking external affirmation
– As a parent, he stresses being present, patient, and praying for prodigal children to return

Topics

Barry’s Faith Background

– Became a Christian at age 20 in college dorm room when first hearing the gospel
– Married to Tracy; they have 3 adult children (25, 23, 19 years old)
– Currently serves as Area Director for Iron Forums, a Christian business leader organization

Spiritual Practices

– Daily surrender and prayer, getting on knees each morning
– Prays for wisdom before important interactions/meetings
– Emphasizes being in God’s Word as primary way to hear from Him
– Values Christian community highly for growth and accountability

Discerning God’s Call

– Examines internal factors: spiritual gifts, heart passions, abilities, personality, experiences (SHAPE)
– Seeks external affirmation from trusted Christian mentors/community
– Affirms all believers are called to ministry, not just vocational ministers
– Recently revisited R.C. Sproul’s “Holiness of God” series with his son

Advice for Parents

– Be present – more is “caught” than taught
– Be patient – God is patient with us as parents
– Pray for prodigal children to return, even if just inwardly distant
– Measure spiritual health by depth of relationships, not just activities