Since 2000, God has been using The Barnabas Group to make a powerful impact on ministries around the corner and around the globe. Too many great individuals and organizations support ministries primarily with their checkbook. The Barnabas Group realized ministry-minded people could provide so much more if given an opportunity to use their network, time, unique abilities, giftings and resources to help ministries that reflect their true passions. The result is a truly dynamic organization that stays fresh, exciting, and highly relevant to its Partners, ministries and communities it serves.
I just felt the calling to do something bigger, something global. When the ministries presented, I just saw connections everywhere.
Our Events
At these quarterly meetings, pre-vetted, Kingdom-focused ministries share their vision, needs, challenges and opportunities, providing Barnabas Partners an opportunity to come alongside and assist. The needs of presenting ministries at these events are always diverse, and we find a refreshing consistency in our Partners’ passion to serve with integrity and focus. In addition, we hold a few special events throughout the year to promote Partner and ministry fellowship.
- Powerful impact on ministries
- Partner and ministry fellowship promotion
- Ministry-minded Partners and partners
- Effective opportunities to serve
- Select ministries present to Partners
- Leverage from marketyplace leaders
- Eternal, nationwide and community impact
- Event purpose sets Partners apart
Our Values
CHRIST DRIVEN
A personal commitment to be authentic and sincere followers of Jesus the Messiah; people who know, love, and serve the Lord and Savior of our world.
CALLING
A personal commitment first to God the Caller, then as faithful stewards, engaging our unique abilities and gifts with a Kingdom purpose in service to Him.
CHARACTER
A personal commitment to be better than our nature demonstrating Christian virtue and integrity where our stated values match our choices and actions.
COLLABORATION
A personal commitment to work together and to collaborate in order to leverage relationships for the greatest Kingdom impact and outcome.
Our National Board
Pat Brady
He spent 21 years serving in Deacon and Elder capacities in the local church providing leadership through various church transitions while serving several terms as President/Board Chair as well as Committee Chair for pastoral search teams.
Current ministry engagement includes board membership and advisory capacities in six ministries that focus on serving the Christian marketplace leadership sector as well as those that are servicing disenfranchised people groups around the globe.
He and his wife, Chris, have three adult children and reside in the Chicago area.
Alan Pott
Alan serves on the board of The Barnabas Group National as well as the Orange County Chapter. He also serves on the board of Priority Living (The Master’s Program). Alan previously served for 5 years on his Church’s Elder board.
Alan received his education at the University of Southern California. Alan and Barbara Pott have been married for 25 years with two grown children.
Jim West
He is also the Executive Director of The Pocket Testament League, a 120-year-old ministry that mobilizes and equips Christians to read, carry and share God’s Word. He is also co-Managing Partner of the San Diego Barnabas Group.
Jim spent 21 years in senior management in the mortgage industry. He taught school (college and junior high school physical education) for 10 years prior to that. He has a Master’s Degree from California State University, Los Angeles. He is currently on the Board for International Training and Equipping Ministries. Jim’s passion is evangelism and he is often on mission trips sharing the Gospel.
Our Ministry Partners
Through careful evaluation and a commitment to mutual benefit, we have selected various ministry partners to help with the diverse needs of our organization. They include a wide variety of organizations that support us in day-to-day activities as well as in reaching our long-term goals. They also use their unique resources and contacts to help The Barnabas Group with national expansion.
