Connie is the founder (1995) and primary facilitator of the Barnabas Journey. She is an ordained minister, a counselor and certified Spiritual Director. Her passion is to see people without hope experience the grace of God and the joy of community. She has space for people with different spiritual foundations and values all people regardless of their past or present circumstances. For a detailed biography visit conniefreeman.org.

“In 1992, while on staff at a church I discovered a new way to live life. I changed from “the church lady” to a transparent, grace-filled friend who longed for authentic community in and outside of the church. Barnabas has been my “safe place” for almost 20 years.