Two Organizations.
One Unified Purpose.
The Barnabas Foundation
Based in Southwest Missouri, Barnabas Foundation Inc., is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing life-changing Christ-centered experiences to all individuals with special needs and chronic illnesses. Our mission is to change lives through disability ministry. Over the past 24 years, we’ve served more than 75,000 campers, missionaries, students, and fellows.
We exist to offer opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their disability or diagnosis, and to the people who serve them by providing social experiences that increase spiritual knowledge, social learning and human dignity. Campers and students are encouraged to try new things. They are reminded that they are wonderfully and perfectly created. More often than not, the individuals we serve live in a world that tells them no and limits their potential. We are an organization that says “yes” and reminds those who we serve that they can live a life of purpose. The Barnabas experience changes perspectives and redefines disability.
We live out our mission in the following ways:
Camp Barnabas
Barnabas Prep
Our Mission
Our Values
1. Christ comes first, always.
2. We point people to Christ in everything we do.
3. We know God created everyone with purpose and ability.
4. We inspire people to realize their abilities.
5. We are leaders.
6. We exceed expectations.
7. We serve people.
8. We make our surroundings safe, we make people feel secure.
Camp Barnabas
Camp Barnabas is a unique ministry providing Christian camping experiences to people with special needs and chronic illnesses, along with their siblings. The program exists to offer life-changing experiences to campers and to the people who serve them.
Utilizing the camp venue, our organization provides ministry and social experiences that increase spiritual knowledge, social learning, and human dignity. Our goal is to show others the love of Christ in every aspect of our ministry. Camp Barnabas goes beyond one week at summer camp. The Barnabas experience changes perspectives and redefines disability.
Work With Barnabas
Contact Us
For questions about Camp Barnabas, contact [email protected] or call 417.476.2565
For questions about Barnabas Prep, contact [email protected] or call 417.737.7079