TheEncourager  

Dr. Matthew A. Barber, the baby son of his beloved parents, Rev. William and Mrs. Annie Mae Barber, is known for his human but divine, life-applicable, realistic approach to preaching and teaching God’s Holy Word. He is the Pastor and Visionary of Open Door Tabernacle Training Center in Johnson City, Tennessee, where he continues to build reputation as a force for reconciliation and harmony across ethnic, denominational, generational and geographic lines. This wise, humble, spirit-led visionary loves the people of God and delights in shepherding his multi-cultural flock. His Christian and musical education started at an early age. During childhood he was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church where his father, Rev. William Barber, Sr. was the pastor. Dr. Barber now serves as Overseer of the church and is the Founder of I Believe God Ministries, Int’l. In addition, Dr. Barber is a Marketing Representative for Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing. He is a prophet, preacher, teacher, renowned evangelist, author and a motivational speaker traveling nationwide as well as abroad. He is a gospel recording artist, composer, arranger, musician, spiritual DJ and a television personality. As an anointed and gifted counselor, administrator and entrepreneur, Dr. Barber is the Founder and CEO of The Interpersonal Connection (TIC), an organization that provides Stress Awareness, Stress Management Workshops and Consulting Services. He is a Spiritual Advisor and a Life Coach. Dr. Barber is fueled by a passion to fulfill God’s mandate for these turbulent times. He thrives on character building by merging spirituality with everyday living to provoke people to pursue a life of integrity and to positively impact the difficult changes encountered in daily life. Dr. Barber’s fundamental mission is to evangelize the lost, edify the believer, equip them for the work of the ministry and help grow the local and global church.