We would like to let you know that on the evening of the 14th of May, Mike Robinson died after suffering a stroke and joined his much loved wife Bev in the presence of God. As Mike was passionate about sharing the Good News of the Gospel, Barnabas will remain an available resource for all to use.
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Nautical Beacons
for church leaders
Reflections on issues that particularly impact the perspective and ministry of Christian Leaders - Read more...
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Navigational Aids
for life's journey
Observations about some of life's daily realities that seek to influence the way we think and behave - Read more...
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Our Maritime
Manual
Learning the content of our manual - The Bible - will be assisted by these sets of study notes. Read more...
Welcome to Barnabas Network
Why "Barnabas"?
Barnabas was a New Testament character whose real name was Joseph but the apostles gave him the nickname, "Barnabas" which means "Son of Encouragement". We want this website to be a means of encouragement to our fellow believers and leaders.
Why "Network"?
Because we understand that our site is but one of many that seek to encourage other believers. We are just one of a “network of lighthouses” along a dangerous coastline.
We hope whatever light shines for you from this part of that network will encourage you on your journey.
Recent Articles
- Great Expectations1/9/2018
Great Expectations Like many of you, the greatest expectation we have is the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The apostle Paul put it like…
- What is she up to now?24/6/2018
WHAT IS SHE UP TO NOW? A few weeks ago I was interviewed on radio and the focus of the interview was our book, “Our Journey Through the…
- COME INTO THE PRAYER ROOM22/5/2018
- A Christian by any other Name8/2/2018
I am finding it increasingly difficult to refer to myself as a “Christian” these days. The ‘pride’ I once felt when owning…
- The New Normality8/2/2018
It was less than 3 months since my friend’s wife had died when he asked me this question: “How long will it take for things to get back…
Statement of Purpose
To Support the Faithful
To be an avenue that supports and stimulates passion for Jesus Christ in the lives of all who have committed themselves to follow Him and to cheer them on life's journey as they seek to fulfill Jesus' purpose for their lives.
To Strengthen the Weary
To encourage those who are currently enduring a season of struggle and weariness to find their strength in God - especially when the winds and currents are making progress hard-going.
To Sustain the Wounded
To be an agent of God's healing for those who are casualties in the spiritual conflict in that they have suffered emotional, relational or spiritual injuries.
To Stretch the Comfortable
To sound a warning for those who have surrendered their spiritual "cutting edge" in preference for a safer or more comfortable journey and to encourage them to re-engage with their high calling.
Our Journey through the Valley
This is the title of the book I have written as a tribute to my beloved wife, Bev. It is the "inspirational story of how one couple faced the reality of Motor Neurone Disease". The book is based upon the "letters to Bev" - a growing collection of letters that have occupied this space since her death in April, 2015. Most of the letters can be found in the book which is available for purchase on this site, through the book order page. The book will prove valuable for peole who are struggling with grief and loss of any kind.
The Prayer Room
Reading the prayers of other fellow believers has often provided the needed ignition for my own prayers.The Psalms are the classic example of this dynamic. I invite you to come and visit and, as appropriate, make the prayers here your prayers. I'll leave the door to this prayer room unlocked so you can call in anytime. I would be delighted if some of these prayers energized your heart and relationship with God. [More...]
BARNEY'S BULLETIN BOARD
A BOOK REVIEW (by Rev. Stuart Adamson, hospital chaplain and pastoral supervisor
Motor Neurone Disease has rightly earned a reputation as one of the cruellest illnesses there is. So I turned the pages of Mike and Bev Robinson’s book, “Our Journey Through The ValleyI became a bit suspicious when I read the following sentenced in Bev’s journal, “Gentle is the way I see the changes that are happening in my body. This statement seemed not at all about facing the reality of MND! Bev’s writing was almost other-worldly in its idea
But as I continued to read, I realised that her words were those of someone being prayed for by many, many people at the time of her writing. Her God-given heart’s desire was to be a blessing to others and bring glory to Jesus. One of the most real aspects of the book is the way in which Mike, a Baptist Pastor, suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, wrestles honestly with the deepest issues of his heart while never turning his back on God.
He becomes a modern day Psalmist – bold, real and edgy, but faithful.
He shares priceless insights with his readers that are clearly the product of sustained reflection on life experience and Scripture.
Amid her pain Bev shares searing insight, referenced in the third and longest part of the book “The key is Christ in you; not you in another set of circumstances" Amen, sister. I’m so glad God gave you the grace to live that truth out”
Highly Recommended
