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mission

To work with churches and ministry leaders in times of stress and vulnerability to encourage, strengthen, and equip them for revitalized life and witness. 

Impossible.      Difficult.      Done.

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I have found that there are three stages in every great work of God:

first, it is impossible, then it is difficult, then it is done.

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Hudson Taylor

Pioneer missionary to inland China

1832-1905

Barnabas

 

In the early church Barnabas was known for his generosity, faith, and encouragement. He was specially gifted to stir hope, confidence, and courage.  

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tools

 

Barnabas Initiatives builds with the hopes, insights, and skills of local people. The aim is to see possibilities to build sustainable ventures for a revitalized future.  

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wetlands

 

Like efforts to restore wetlands, initiatives to encourage and assist churches in times of stress strengthen the life and mission of the whole Church.  

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consulting

Action steps to strengthen a church in health and mission

seminars

Skills and strategies to revitalize churches

blog & book

Insights and stories to encourage and stir hope

specialists

Training and wisdom for specific stressors or aims 

Barnabas Initiatives is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donors are invited to contribute. Client churches are asked to reimburse expenses, but are not assessed a fee for service. Instead, as they are able, churches are asked to consider a per diem or customized contribution. 

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contact

P.O. Box 589

Elizabethtown, PA 17022

whoffman@barnabasinitiatives.org

717.576.2120

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