Where Hope is Found
Become a MentorIt’s one of the most powerful things you can do: form relationships with youth and share the Good News of freedom, hope, and healing found in Jesus.
About Us
Where Hope Is Found
Barnabas Ministries is passionately committed to reaching high-risk teens and their families with the message of freedom, hope, and healing found only in Jesus Christ.
Our vision is to create an environment where hurting teens can discover their value in Christ, grow in that knowledge, and then pass that knowledge on to others. We have been serving the West Michigan community since 1995, primarily in Allegan and Ottawa Counties.
Ministry Team
Leadership Team
CJ Bender
Director of Advocacy & Programming
Nikki Nederhoed
Director of Ministry & Operations
LoriJo Schepers
Management Consultant
Family of Ministries
What We Do
Mentoring
Build relationships. Speak truth. Encourage. Celebrate the positive. Share the Gospel.
Pen Pals
Write letters. Share stories. Spread the Light. Share the hope found in Jesus.
Horseplay Equestrian
Horsemanship skills. Process heart hurts. Navigate storms of life. Find identity in Jesus.
Barnabas House
Safe shelter. Basic needs. Finding true refuge in Jesus.
Pray
As needs arise and various situations occur in our ministry, we rely on a group of prayer warriors to lift up our ministry. To join our prayer team, sign up through the link below.
Serve
Is God stirring in your heart to give of your time and talents to one of our ministry areas? Contact us below. We would love to connect with you & hear where your gifts can best be used.
Give
We rely on the generous donations of individuals who have a passion for the work we are doing. Join us in our work through a one time gift or a recurring donation.