Being a Barnabas
A Barnabas doesn’t look at someone for who they are, but invests in them for what they can become by the grace of God.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- What kind of character will it take to be a Barnabas in our egoistic society?
- Why is it that many church leaders act like Peter or prefer to be a Paul rather than a Barnabas?
- What motivated Barnabas to put others first and even be willing to be put down by those he once helped? Has this happened to you? How did you respond?
- What are practical steps to start with to become a Barnabas to someone and what specific ministry goals will you have to set to prepare you to be one?
- What are practical steps to start with to become a Barnabas to someone and what specific ministry goals will you have to set to prepare you to be one?
- How can your local church go from maintenance to intentional missions and then create a church planting movement that goes global and viral? What can you do to facilitate that?