Pastoral Ministry

We take discipleship seriously at St Barnabas. We want to sharpen each other up to become more like Christ. We offer various things to engage with this desire to grow in our relationship with God, from quiet days and retreats to our Women’s Ministry. Pastoral care at St Barnabas happens in four different ways: Clusters Much of the ongoing pastoral care in our church goes on in clusters as we meet together on a weekly basis and are accountable to one another. Pastoral team None of us have a problem-free life and for all of us, it’s good to talk.  At St Barnabas, we have a pastoral team who are available to pray with members of the church and people living in the parish. It may be that you need a one-off appointment to talk through a problem and pray with someone. We would normally meet with people for up to one hour at a time. If you would like to meet one of the pastoral staff, click here to send an email to us. On-going specialist counselling Should you need further, more specialist counselling on an on-going basis, we would be happy to refer you to trained counsellors recommended to us or used by us, following an initial meeting with one of the pastoral team. Freedom Prayer Our desire is for everyone at St Barnabas to experience the personal and spiritual freedom that has been won for us through Christ. Freedom Prayer appointments are open to anyone in our congregation and provide an opportunity for people to be prayed for in a longer prayer session.  During these times, a small team (generally two people) pray for God’s direct revelation for the person being prayed for. These prayer times are exciting, affirming and life-giving. Should you wish to book an appointment, please email Jo Lilley  For more info on Pastoral Ministry email Jan Humphrey.