The engagement between the Barnabas Group and the ministry represents a significant investment in time by both parties. At the initial discussion, we evaluate the fit between what The Barnabas Group has to offer and how the ministry could benefit. A decision is made on taking the next step with the invitation to submit an application to the ministry.

The application is reviewed and a decision is made on taking the next step with an invitation to present to The Barnabas Group. It is also strongly preferred to have a prospective presenting ministry attend a Barnabas Group meeting prior to a commitment to present to see firsthand what it is like.

The ministry preparation team meets virtually with the Executive Director to review the application, ask clarifying questions, discuss the SWOT Analysis and identify the Big Question and ways Barnabas Partners can engage.

The Executive Director meets virtually with our story telling expert to identify the key points of the story that will stick and be most effective in telling for the desired response.

The ministry preparation team meets virtually with the Executive Director to review the slides. In this meeting the slides will be aligned with the Barnabas Group presentation template and work to make the presentation highly effective.

Presenting ministries will rehearse their presentation before our ministry preparation team. This will provide practice on the event flow and allow for feedback for an effective presentation and meeting.

At the Barnabas Group meeting the ministry gives a 15 minute presentation to describe the ministry and present the Big Question and ways Barnabas Partners can engage. A breakout group follows the presentation at the end of the meeting that is facilitated for Barnabas Partners to ask clarifying questions.

2-3 weeks after the Barnabas Group meeting, a two hour facilitated process occurs for those from the meeting that choose to engage more deeply with the Big Question. This is done in person with the option for some people to join remotely. At the conclusion of the Ideation Session, the Executive Director forms an action plan based on the input the ministry received.

Six weeks after the Ideation Session a virtual meeting is held to hear a progress report and see if there is more engagement that would be useful.

As The Barnabas Group facilitates the process of seeking a solution to the Big Question, our hope is for ongoing relationships that follow. These are at the discretion of the individual Barnabas Partners and the ministry and can take whatever form is desired.