Our History

We pastored a non-denominational church for 19 years. During that time, having grown up in Catholic surroundings, we had no idea what was demanded of a pastor, let alone what they did. We therefore learned a lot from other ministers, and very quickly. As a result, a care and concern for pastors was a gift from the Lord to us, and as a by-product of our involvement with our congregation, we related to many of them in this area.

In 1993, the Lord had us leave our church, and we started Barnabas Ministries. It has grown beyond our expectations. Like Barnabas, God has likewise gifted us with an ability to be encouragers. If we can't help you, we probably know of someone who can.

Our outreach burden is to hurting, wounded, burned out. sinning and lonely pastors, wives, and church leaders. Scripture speaks of 'smiting the shepherd and scattering the flock. We feel called to provide love, encouragement, resources, and a "listening ear" for those men and women called of God into ministry, but who are experiencing hard times.

A highly effective fringe benefit of our outreach is to serve as a "resource" for pastors and leaders - a GATEKEEPER. Old Testament "Gatekeepers" either resolved problems at the gate of the city or referred people to those who could.

As a result, we have many people who have been called to 'minister to ministers', but who do not want a national listing. We often screen and provide these referrals.

We are called to preach and to teach, to sweep floors, and to pray, or just to stand in support of other ministers or ministries. A favorite message of mine is titled The Congregations Responsibility to the man and woman God has given to them as a gift. (Heb 13:17).

Dee and I believe that the para-church minister and the missionary absolutely NEED to be invovled with others in the Body of Christ, and vice versa. We are raising a group on 'intercessors' to pray for those who get in touch with us, who will stand in the gap in protecting HIs leaders from those who would try to hinder or destroy a ministry.

Finally, we network with other ministries all over the country who 'minister to ministers' We find ourselves often 'middle men', referring those who call to people we know and trust and who can offer the local help that is needed.