The Barnabas Room with Chip Bernhard

A Cohort Built for the Unique Burdens of Senior Leadership

Ministry isn’t about chasing numbers—it’s about faithfulness.
This cohort creates a safe and encouraging space for lead pastors to learn, pray, and grow together around the real and often unseen weight of leadership.

Each month includes:

• A Teaching & Discussion Session designed to sharpen your calling

• A Community & Care Session focused on strengthening your soul

Together we’ll explore what it means to:

• Measure success by faithfulness, not results

• Love people—even the critics and difficult ones

• Keep learning and leading with humility

• Address problems with wisdom and grace

• Build kindness into your team culture

• Protect your soul and ministry with healthy boundaries

You’ll also experience:

• Friendships with other pastors who understand the joys and pressures of ministry

• Fresh perspective and wisdom so you don’t repeat the mistakes of others

• A safe, confidential space to speak freely and receive encouragement

• Accountability and support from leaders who want to see you thrive

• Resilience, prayer, and encouragement to grow spiritually and relationally

Throughout the journey, you’ll receive practical tools, prayer prompts, and spiritual encouragement to put into practice each month.
Guest voices like Dr. Kent Hughes and Garrett Higbee will bring additional insight and resources.

Session Schedule

November 2024 – Session One: Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome

• Teaching/Discussion Session: November 5 · 2:00 PM EST

• Community & Care Session: November 19 · 2:00 PM EST

December 2024 – Prayer Connection

• Lead Pastor Christmas Prayer Cohort: December 4 · 2:00 PM EST

January 2025 – Session Two: Love People—even the Difficult Ones

• Teaching/Discussion Session: January 8 · 2:00 PM EST

• Community & Care Session: January 22 · 2:00 PM EST

February 2025 – Session Three: Keep Learning

• Teaching/Discussion Session: February 5 · 2:00 PM EST

• Community & Care Session: February 19 · 2:00 PM EST

March 2025 – Session Four: Deal with Problems as They Come Up

• Teaching/Discussion Session: March 5 · 2:00 PM EST

• Community & Care Session: March 19 · 2:00 PM EST

April 2025 – Session Five: Kill ’em with Kindness

• Teaching/Discussion Session: April 9 · 2:00 PM EST

• Community & Care Session: April 23 · 2:00 PM EST

May 2025 – Session Six: Boundaries Matter

• Teaching/Discussion Session: May 7 · 2:00 PM EST

• Community & Care Session: May 21 · 2:00 PM EST

This cohort is designed for senior pastors who desire trusted connection, clarity in calling, and renewal in their spiritual and leadership life.