What do a Columbia Pictures executive who put Seinfeld into syndication; the founder of Young Life Capernaum for disabled students, a New York City mob victim, and two National Guard Iraq war veterans have in common? Find out how the power of encouragement changed their lives in my new book, How To Become A Barnabas Leader. "I hope the new book, How To Be A Barnabas Leader, receives a wide readership. Like Barnabas of old, Dave Henning often lifts the hearts of those of us privileged to know him. Drawing on lessons from his own life, from God's word, and from the experiences of men and women he has encountered along the way Dave's insights will surely be a source of inspiration to readers. In addition they offer clear direction on how to minister encouragement to the people in your life. A good book written by a good man - don't miss it." - Steve Zeisler. Pastor- Peninsula Bible Church, Palo Alto "We all need a Barnabas in our lives. Barnabas was an encourager It's one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit It's something we can all do to one degree or another; if we put God first, others second and ourselves last Years ago my wife and I were asked to head our church's Barnabas ministry team. We traveled the world extensively during the years I owned my company. One of the things we would always leave time for was to visit missionaries in various countries. It was a total blessing We have such fond memories from this experience. Dave Henning lives the Barnabas life. He's devoted to caring for and encouraging...others This book will inspire you to do likewise." -Brian Rechten, Director of Sales- KFAX and KDOW Radio, San Francisco Who is Barnabas and Why is He Important? His real name is Joe or as the Bible says, Joseph the Levite from Cyprus. He was nicknamed Barnabas by the actual Apostles who hung out for three years with Jesus. The nickname literally means Son of Encouragement. That was his gift. That was his life. Is it possible that this is your calling too? I encourage you to ponder that question. What if something you did or said could also change history forever for the better? In the following chapters you are about to meet six people who have done just that. "May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 "A word of encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. A word of encouragement from a spouse can save a marriage. A word of encouragement from a leader can inspire a person to reach her potential." John C. Maxwell