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The Barnabas Factor - Realizing Your Encouragement Potential

"Everybody loves to be encouraged... a pat on the back, a helping hand, a kind word."

The words above are the opening comments on the back of the book, The Barnabas Factor, written by Aubrey Johnson. Brother Johnson has been a gospel preacher since 1979. He also conducts church leadership workshops, is a writer and a speaker. He goes on to comment on the back cover what it means to be an encourager.

"Not everyone can be a great preacher or Bible class teacher. But everyone can be an encourager--and that includes you. It doesn't matter if you are young or old, a woman or a man, rich or poor. God has already given you everything you need to be an encourager - all you have to do is put to use those abilities you already have.

You probably know about the biblical character Barnabas, the Son of Encouragement (Acts 4:36-37). But did you know that his given name was Joses? Barnabas was a name the apostles gave him because of the great encouragement he provided to others. You too can become a Barnabas. All you have to do is practice being an encourager. You will be absolutely astounded at what it will do for other people and most of all you."

As part of our new Barnabas Project Ministry here at church, we will begin a study of The Barnabas Factor. It is divided into thirteen chapters that will help guide all of us through the three A's of an encourager - attitude, anatomy, and activity.

We will begin our study of this book beginning Wednesday evening, September 15. It will be taught in the main auditorium class, ladies class, and teen (Jr./Sr. High) classes. It will be a wonderful opportunity for all of us to learn how to better become a Barnabas at our church and in our community.

Be sure to mark this date for this new study. It is sure to help all of us grow in the Lord!