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An initiative by the Ohio Association of the 4C’s to enhance the ministry of Christian pastors, church planters, and Christian leaders by bringing Biblically based, Spirit-empowered prayer, encouragement, and support, informed by documented best practices and coaching according to the standards of the International Coaching Federation.
Brothers, if you have a message of encouragement for the people, please speak.” (Acts 4:36, 13:15)
The vision of the Ohio Association BARNABAS MINISTRY is to accomplish this by creating a desired space where pastors, church planters, and Christian leaders can be their true self and walk in the paths that the Holy Spirit is praying for them in accord with Romans 8:26-27.
The Ohio Association has called Dr. David R. Kimberly to develop the Barnabas Ministry in such a manner.
Dr. David R. Kimberly, Barnabas Ministry Pastor
- M.Div. (summa cum laude), D.Min. (with distinction), Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. D.Min. specialization: Christian Pastoral Counseling.
- Associate, solo, senior and founding pastor roles in churches ranging from 1,500 to 300 members.
- Graduate and undergraduate teaching at Malone University in the Graduate School of Christian Ministry, School of Arts & Sciences, School of Business and Leadership, and School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
- Chaplaincy Endorsement, Conservative Congregational Christian Conference.
- Clinical Pastoral Education.
- Community board service with homeless and mental health organizations.
- Community Fire and Police Department chaplaincies.
- Associate Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation.
- Certificate in Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University.
- Teaching in Russia; TEAM Timothy Network appointments to Nepal and South Africa.
The Barnabas Ministry is overseen and administered by the Officers of the Ohio Association. It is funded entirely by second-mile missionary donations. The Ohio Association is a 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-exempt.
“May the Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” (I Thessalonians 2:16-17)
