Testimonials

Thoughts on the Value of The Barnabas Group
Matt Heisler
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Matt Heisler is a Jesus follower, storyteller, and problem-solver. He grew up with a classical education and continued his studies at Biola University, earning a degree in film production. His career spans a spectrum of industries, from digital product management to creating video content for nonprofits like the A21 Campaign, as well as, working for companies like RED Digital Cinema and Apple. Matt loves blending creativity with strategy, always striving to make a positive impact through his work.

When he’s not diving into projects, Matt enjoys running, traveling, photography, and enjoying his wife’s cooking. He and Shelby are new parents to a beautiful daughter who has redefined adventure for them. Whether at work or home, Matt is always looking to hear the next great story and connect with people.

August 2024 Meeting
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On August 26, 2024 Christian marketplace and ministry leaders came together at The Barnabas Group meeting at The Ambassador Event Center in Irvine, CA. Attendees were challenged, encouraged and blessed with some incredible presentations! We had a great turn out.

Ministry Presentations

iHope Ministries
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Karen and Renod Bejjani

Myanmar Project
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Sachin Daniel

NorthEast of the Well
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Laura Suk

Keynote Presentations

Kara Powell – Keynote Speaker
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Dr. Kara Powell

Event Handout

Handout – August 2024
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Kara Powell – Keynote Speaker
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Dr. Kara E. Powell

Kara Powell, PhD, is the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI), the founder of the TENx10 Collaboration, and the Chief of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch”, Kara serves as a Youth and Family Strategist for Orange, and also speaks regularly at national parenting and leadership conferences.

Kara is the author or co-author of a number of books including Faith Beyond Youth Group, 3 Big Questions that Change Every Teenager, Faith in an Anxious World, Growing With, Growing Young, The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family, Sticky Faith Curriculum, Can I Ask That?, Deep Justice Journeys, Essential Leadership, Deep Justice in a Broken World, Deep Ministry in a Shallow World, and the Good Sex Youth Ministry Curriculum.

Myanmar Project
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Beyond Translation and The Barnabas Group are partnering together for The Myanmar Project.

Beyond Translation
PO Box 170536
Arlington, TX 76003

Contact: Erich Ramsey
Email: eramsey@beyondtranslation.org
Phone: 817-401-8619
Website: www.beyondtranslation.org

NorthEast of the Well
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NorthEast of the Well meets people in their “before;” before they are sober, before they are healed, and before they know Christ. When the lost and hurting experience Jesus’ love for the first time, their hearts are transformed. However, transformation takes time. That’s why they also stay with people in their “after.” Recovery is a process that can only happen in a community. As people leave the treatment programs and residential centers where they host Bible studies, they stay connected to the ministry through weekly gatherings and discipleship. NorthEast of the Well understands the need to be available to walk hand in hand with the community.

NorthEast of the Well
2025 Newport Blvd., Suite 110
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Contact: Laura Suk
Email: LauraS@northeastofthewell.org
Phone: 949-515-9355
Website: www.NorthEastoftheWell.org

iHope Ministries
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iHope Ministries wants to inspire and empower everyday Believers to be authentic witnesses across cultures in daily life.
They are striving for all people of other faiths to know Jesus and make Him known.

iHope Ministries
5435 N. Garland Avenue, #140-173
Garland, TX 75040

Contact: Karen Bejjani
Email: Karen@ihopeministries.org
Website: www.iHopeMinistries.org

 

May 2024 Meeting
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On May 20, 2024 Christian marketplace and ministry leaders came together at The Barnabas Group meeting at The Ambassador Event Center in Irvine, CA. Attendees were challenged, encouraged and blessed with some incredible presentations! We had a great turn out.

Ministry Presentations

Bracken’s Kitchen
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Bill Bracken

Global Assist
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Dr. James Kirchner

Milele Home
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Cassie Furnari

Keynote Presentations

Ron Blue – Keynote Speaker
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Ron Blue

Event Handout

Handout – May 2024
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Ron Blue – Keynote Speaker
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Ron Blue – Keynote Speaker

Ron Blue is the founder of the Ron Blue Institute established at Indiana Wesleyan University in 2012. He has also been the founder and co-founder of several organizations to include Ronald Blue and Company, now Ronald Blue Trust; Kingdom Advisors (KA), a ministry that trains Christian financial professionals to integrate biblical wisdom into their client advice; and the National Christian Foundation (NCF) helps generous people create a biblically principled strategy that empowers Christians to be more faithful, generous, and full alive.

Ron is the author of more than twenty books on personal finance from a Biblical perspective. The Ron Blue Institute (RBI) serves Christian universities, churches, high schools, and financial professionals nationally and globally.  RBI is dedicated to multiplying Ron’s decades of professional experience and intellectual property through publications, curriculum development, courses, and consultation in multiple outlets worldwide.

Ron and his wife Judy have been married fifty-eight years. They have five adult children, thirteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren and live in Bloomington, Indiana.