Launched in August 2023, Barnabas offers supplementary care for Acts2 Network team members. Staff members in their late 30s to 50s get to bless and support younger ones with their life and ministry experiences. Network team members can receive equipping through coaching, marriage support, growth groups, and support groups. Click on each offering to get more info and to sign up! [Enrollment period for Spring Quarter 2024 has ended; however, you are welcome to sign-up to be on the wait-list for coaching, marriage support, Lifeline, Navigating Care for Aging & Ailing Parents. If you have any questions, please contact Susanna.Lee@Acts2.network.]
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Coaching
Coaching
Coaching
We offer 1-on-1 life coaching with Barnabas coaches who have been certified in Christian Leadership Coaching (CCLC) after completing 32 hours of coaching training and additional 10 hours of mentor coaching. Coaching is NOT… telling you what you should do, dispensing of wisdom, or even counseling you. Coaching IS… “A conversation that leads to awareness, which leads to action, which leads to change.” It involves the following skills of the coach: Active Listening, Powerful Questioning, Creative Awareness. Individuals can receive up to 3 sessions of 30-45 min. each.
3 Sessions30-45 min
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Convos with Kids
Dads of Boys (Grades Pre-K/Kinder to 4th Grade)
Dads of Boys (Grades Pre-K/Kinder to 4th Grade)
Learn the tools to help you get the most out of your conversations with your sons. Practice daily modeling to your boys and transition from asking close ended questions that often lead to monosyllable response from your child to open ended questions that could lead to your child opening up his thoughts and experiences. (Note: Dads of Boys in 5th grade should sign up with Dads of Middle School Kids as your son would be a MS student by fall.)
Brothers Only5 Sessions30 min
April 4, 2024 7:00 PM (PDT)
Dads of Girls (Grades Pre-K/Kinder to 4th)
Dads of Girls (Grades Pre-K/Kinder to 4th)
Learn the tools to help you get the most out of your conversations with your daughter. Transition from asking close ended questions that often lead to monosyllable response from your child to open ended questions that could lead to your child opening up her thoughts and experiences. (Note: Dads of Girls in 5th grade should sign up with Dads of Middle School kids as your daughter would be a MS student by fall.)
Brothers Only5 Sessions30 min
April 4, 2024 6:00 PM (PDT)
Moms of Boys (Grades Pre-K/Kinder to 5th)
Moms of Boys (Grades Pre-K/Kinder to 5th)
Learn the tools to help you get the most out of your conversations with your sons. Practice daily modeling to your boys and transition from asking close ended questions that often lead to monosyllable response from your child to open ended questions that could lead to your child opening up his thoughts and experiences.
Moms Only5 Sessions30 min
April 4, 2024 7:00 PM (PDT)
Moms of Girls (Pre-K/Kinder to 5th)
Moms of Girls (Pre-K/Kinder to 5th)
Learn the tools to help you get the most out of your conversations with your daughters. You will learn the difference between close ended and open ended questions and why one is so much better than the other. You will learn to praise in the best way possible—on their progress, effort, etc. (hint, it’s not just “good job”) and more!
Sisters Only5 Sessions30 min
April 4, 2024 7:00 PM (PDT)
Moms of Preschoolers (Ages 3-4)
Moms of Preschoolers (Ages 3-4)
Learn the tools to get you started on conversing with your preschoolers. You will learn to take advantage of opportunities throughout the day to connect and enjoy your preschooler. You will learn to praise in the best way possible—on their progress, effort, etc. (hint, it’s not just “good job”) and more!
Sisters Only30 min5 Sessions
April 4, 2024 6:00 PM (PDT)
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Growth
Habit Stacking & Capacity Growth Group for Harried Moms
Habit Stacking & Capacity Growth Group for Harried Moms
Equips moms who have limited discretionary time to develop healthy habits and capacity expanding habits. Learn to build small habits (health-related & bandwidth-related) that will be stacked with existing habits (i.e., making bed, brewing coffee). Some examples include daily stretching, adopting 50/50 rule of eating, & keeping an empty sink by end of the night. Our motto is "something is better than nothing.”
Moms only
Moms6 Sessions30 min
April 4, 2024 12:30 PM (PDT)
Psalm 103 Hour of Gratitude Growth Group
Psalm 103 Hour of Gratitude Growth Group
Learn to develop a daily habit to give thanks to God, remember His good work, using Psalm 103 as a framework. We utilize a habit tracker, as well as studying and learning from inspiring Christians and other sources to boost motivation for growth in gratitude. NOTE: There will be a Tuesday or Thursday option for this group. Please indicate which day you would like to join on the signup form.
Sisters Only5 Sessions1 hour
April 3, 2024
Tips & Tools for New Parents in Ministry Context (Beta Version for College Ministers)
Tips & Tools for New Parents in Ministry Context (Beta Version for College Ministers)
Equips new parents engaged in college ministry with tips & tools to make the best usage of limited time, to work out division of labor between the couple, and to tackle expanding responsibilities.
College ministers as a couple need to enroll together
⭐️ NEWHusband & Wife4 Sessions45 min
April 4, 2024 7:00 PM (PDT)
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Marriage & Parenting
Marriage Equipping - Level 1
Marriage Equipping - Level 1
Equips married couples with helpful tools (e.g., better communication, deeper understanding/relationship, conflict resolution, etc). Sessions will be led by a trained facilitator couple with a supported couple.
4 Sessions1 hour
Marriage Equipping - Level 2
Marriage Equipping - Level 2
Reinforces Level 1 tools and provides 2-on-2 Coaching for couples who completed Marriage Equipping - Level 1.
Pre-Requisite: Marriage Equipping, Level 1
⭐️ NEW3 Sessions1 hour
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Support
Anxiety Support Group Level 2 - Building up the Habits (for Brothers)
Anxiety Support Group Level 2 - Building up the Habits (for Brothers)
Provides support for building up the habits for managing anxiety through the practice of applying the tools that were covered in the Anxiety Support Group. This is for those who have previously gone through the Anxiety Support Group.
Pre-Requisite: Anxiety Support Group, Level 1
⭐️ NEWBrothers Only4 Sessions1 hour
April 18, 2024 5:30 PM (PDT)
Anxiety Support Group Level 2 - Building up the Habits (for Sisters)
Anxiety Support Group Level 2 - Building up the Habits (for Sisters)
Provides support for building up the habits for managing anxiety through the practice of applying the tools that were covered in the Anxiety Support Group. This is for those who have previously gone through the Anxiety Support Group. It is offered on Thursday and Fridays.
Pre-Req: 8-Week Anxiety Support Group
⭐️ NEWSisters Only4 Sessions1 hour
April 18, 2024 6:30 PM (PDT)
Interest Survey for First-Time Expectant Parents Workshop
Interest Survey for First-Time Expectant Parents Workshop
We are developing a workshop for first time parents. We will provide a framework for preparing for the coming of the baby and share practical tips passed down from experienced parents. The workshop will be open to first time parents who have passed the first trimester. Both of the expectant dads & moms will need to join together. If you are interested in joining this workshop, please submit any topics or questions you would like to see addressed.
⭐️ NEW3 Sessions45 min
Lifeline Recovery Group (for Brothers)
Lifeline Recovery Group (for Brothers)
Provides a place for healing and recovery from sexual addiction, such as pornography addiction. NOTE: The next round of Lifeline groups will start in fall 2024. You can sign up on the form to reserve your spot for the next round of groups.
Brothers Only25 Sessions1.5 hours
Lifeline Recovery Group (for Sisters)
Lifeline Recovery Group (for Sisters)
Provides a gospel-centered 12 step study group for healing and recovery from sexual addiction, such as pornography addiction. NOTE: CURRENTLY ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED. We will email all_member_sisters when enrollment opens.
Sisters Only25 Sessions1.5 hours
Navigating Care for Aging & Ailing Parents
Navigating Care for Aging & Ailing Parents
Provides two 1-hour sessions that covers some considerations you may face when caring for aging/ailing parents. Topics will range from basic care needs to finding housing and outside help to preparing for the future by executing powers of attorney to creating a caregiver binder. Please check out our resources portal with pertinent info on legal, financial, housing, mental health, managing care, & caregiver’s notebook.
⭐️ NEW2 Sessions1 hour
May 15, 2024 6:00 PM (PDT)
Wellness Support Group
Wellness Support Group
Provides weekly structure, tools, and support to build a healthy lifestyle (including areas of exercise, immunity, nutrition, sleep, etc) that can help boost your physical and emotional well being. Let's keep thriving in daily life and ministry for the long haul with less hindrance due to health issues! Note: Sisters and brothers will meet in separate groups either Wed or Thurs. More info on the sign up form.
Sisters OnlyBrothers Only8 Sessions50 min
March 20, 2024