John D. Barry

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Bible Scholar | Pastor | Author | Nonprofit CEO — Jesus' Economy

John D. Barry is a nonprofit CEO, Bible scholar, pastor, and author of Jesus’ Economy. After a career in Christian publishing and Bible software, John and his wife, Kalene, sold their house and nearly everything they owned to dedicate their lives to spreading the gospel and empowering the impoverished. They serve with Jesus' Economy, an innovative nonprofit creating jobs and churches in the developing world. John is the general editor of the highly-acclaimed Faithlife Study Bible and Lexham Bible Dictionary, used by over one million people, and the former editor of Bible Study Magazine. He is a pastor in the Pacific Northwest and speaks internationally.

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Jesus' Economy:

You know people around the world are struggling. A homeless man holds a sign that reads, “Anything helps.” A poor child lives in a slum swarming with...

Featured on: Monday, April 15, 2019

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June 9, 2026

Kerby Anderson

High and Low

If you look at the American economy, you see a high and a low. The stock market is at a record high, while consumer sentiment is at the lowest ever measured.

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June 8, 2026

Kerby Anderson

Faith-Affirming Findings

Biblical archaeology seems to be going through a “golden age of apologetics.” One illustration is the fact that over the last two months I have had the privilege of interviewing three authors on their...

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June 5, 2026

Kerby Anderson

Historical Ignorance

Years ago, a doctor wrote an article entitled, “What’s Keeping David McCullough from Sleeping?” This noted historian and award-winning author had trouble sleeping because he was worrying about what wa...

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