https://www.barnabasrva.org/new-gallery daily 0.75 2022-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1649724253904-YONSTALTZ2NT9A3OXBJP/Sarah%2BByrd.jpeg New Board - Sarah Byrd Sarah Byrd participated in Barnabas Training and was personally acquainted with many of the staff before joining the Board. Sarah has confidence in The Barnabas Center as it counsels and instructs Richmonders who are looking for help in their individual journeys. Sarah has a Bachelor's in Business Administration from JMU and has worked at Alpha Advisors since 2004, where she also became a Registered Financial Life Planner through the Kinder Institute. She and her husband, Steve, moved to Richmond in 1983. They have two daughters and sons-in-law and seven grandchildren and are members at Redeemer Anglican Church. When she's not spending time with her family, near and far, Sarah enjoys hiking, camping, cooking and reading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1649724253904-YONSTALTZ2NT9A3OXBJP/Sarah%2BByrd.jpeg New Board - Sarah Byrd Sarah Byrd participated in Barnabas Training and was personally acquainted with many of the staff before joining the Board. Sarah has confidence in The Barnabas Center as it counsels and instructs Richmonders who are looking for help in their individual journeys. Sarah has a Bachelor's in Business Administration from JMU and has worked at Alpha Advisors since 2004, where she also became a Registered Financial Life Planner through the Kinder Institute. She and her husband, Steve, moved to Richmond in 1983. They have two daughters and sons-in-law and seven grandchildren and are members at Redeemer Anglican Church. When she's not spending time with her family, near and far, Sarah enjoys hiking, camping, cooking and reading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1649724246196-E5125OJ8AZASW32JKE6U/Caley%2BCrawford.jpeg New Board - Caley Crawford Caley Crawford believes God used The Barnabas Center, through trainings and counseling, to change her heart, and ultimately her family’s lives, too. Caley’s personal experience of conflict in several relationships drew her to the Barnabas Training and God, in His graciousness, gave Caley a much bigger picture and understanding of who He created her, as well as her friends and family, to be. For the past fifteen years, Caley has worked in federal agriculture government relations following her degree in agricultural economics from the University of Georgia. Caley is a wife to Andy, and mom to three school-aged children. They are proud residents of Richmond’s Museum District, attend City Church of Richmond, and love exploring our city, particularly the James River park system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1649724224425-DXZ6BWE0DUF3FDZW4LX4/Susan%2BDaniel.jpeg New Board - Susan Daniel Susan Daniel is a native of Martinsville, VA, and came to the Richmond area to attend the University of Richmond. After graduation, she worked as a center director for Kinder Care Learning Centers and later enjoyed a 25-year career with Good Foods Grocery, a locally owned natural foods store. Susan’s responsibilities at Good Foods Grocery include human resources problem solving, business planning, and purchasing. She brings experience in serving both team members and customers. Susan enjoys needlework, graphic design (much more of a hobby than a talent!), and reading. She is a member of West End Presbyterian Church, where she serves on the women’s ministry team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1649724218161-NQ9HM5IFKFGASQ3C3M95/Ed.jpeg New Board - Ed Satterfield Ed Satterfield has a passion for transforming conversations and believes that The Barnabas Center is changing the culture of the Richmond area to engage each other in vulnerable, genuine relationships that connect us in the real places we live and struggle. Ed grew up in Richmond, attended the University of Virginia, and later completed a Masters in Education in Counseling Psychology at Georgia State University and MDiv at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. Ed entered pastoral ministry, serving several churches in Northern VA and working as Executive Director of the Lay Counseling Institute, a similar ministry to The Barnabas Center. Ed then returned to Richmond to serve at Third Church where he continues as Executive Pastor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1649724210774-FNYXMTG2WM4MY9YUWB6B/Rick.jpeg New Board - Rick Schofield Rick Schofield was drawn to Barnabas because of its relational, practical healing approach. He feels The Barnabas Center model really gets to the root cause of our struggles through both its professional counseling and layperson training. Rick, originally from Northern Virginia and living in Richmond for over 30 years, is self-employed with a real estate business that includes rental properties and investments. One of his passions is assisting nonprofit organizations reach their full potential. He has done this through past volunteering experiences and through Flashpoint Fund, a local foundation he created several years ago. Rick enjoys spending time with family, vacationing at the beach, golfing, snow skiing, and tuning in to documentaries and podcasts. He is married to Carly and has a daughter, Sarah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1649724206165-6THFK72E4SQSO0ZN19NK/hank%2Bwood.jpeg New Board - Hank Wood Hank Wood was introduced to Barnabas through participation in a Barnabas training session at Hope Church where he is a member. He loves the way Barnabas is impacting lives in the Richmond area through gospel-centered teaching and counseling. Hank graduated from the College of William and Mary and later received an MBA from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. He has worked at Hamilton Beach Brands for the past 25 years, currently serving as the Vice-President of the Global Commercial business. Hank is an avid tennis player and sports fan and is a member of Hope Church where he has served as an Elder and Chairman of the Finance Committee. Hank and his wife of 34 years, Karen, love spending time with their three grown children, their spouses, and expanding families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1649724187826-7FRF0HNRENVWFX2IN67R/Karen%2BWood.jpeg New Board - Karen Wood Karen Wood was introduced to Barnabas through Hope Church and the training has impacted her life in positive and meaningful ways. The mission and vision of Barnabas brings the gospel into everyday life and relationships and comes alongside the local church as we care for the people around us. She graduated from William and Mary and later received a masters degree in Health/Fitness Management from American University. Karen previously directed the children’s ministry at Hope Church, later served on the Hope session as an Elder, and has served in a variety of ministries in and around Richmond. Her favorite activities include spending time with her growing family, tennis and being at the beach. https://www.barnabasrva.org/counseling daily 0.75 2026-02-04 https://www.barnabasrva.org/home daily 1.0 2026-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1620397783030-30P3GPER6C6J2GIH0OFY/P4280537.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1620651464996-HPP6FNAI5ETOTASD0ZPX/IMG_0129.jpg Home - Counseling Through individual and couple counseling sessions, our counselors are invited to walk alongside people in the midst of their most intimate struggles. 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Through classes, seminars, conferences and retreats, members can learn how to have a more authentic relationship with God and more meaningful relationships with other people. https://www.barnabasrva.org/the-barnabas-model daily 0.75 2025-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1620399896448-0A08RXGANC14505R2R37/the+barnabas+method The Barnabas Model https://www.barnabasrva.org/contact daily 0.75 2026-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1620830036634-4LX8F6CSTL66798LNOUB/IMG_0137.jpg Contact https://www.barnabasrva.org/training daily 0.75 2026-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1620400348181-YBFG3NRTRYW559GZRHHI/IMG_0023.jpg Training https://www.barnabasrva.org/new-page daily 0.75 2022-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1649724253904-YONSTALTZ2NT9A3OXBJP/Sarah%2BByrd.jpeg New Page Sarah Byrd Sarah Byrd participated in Barnabas Training and was personally acquainted with many of the staff before joining the Board. Sarah has confidence in The Barnabas Center as it counsels and instructs Richmonders who are looking for help in their individual journeys. Sarah has a Bachelor's in Business Administration from JMU and has worked at Alpha Advisors since 2004, where she also became a Registered Financial Life Planner through the Kinder Institute. She and her husband, Steve, moved to Richmond in 1983. They have two daughters and sons-in-law and seven grandchildren and are members at Redeemer Anglican Church. When she's not spending time with her family, near and far, Sarah enjoys hiking, camping, cooking and reading. https://www.barnabasrva.org/book-club daily 0.75 2026-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/222a7fe9-a3fe-44f4-bf24-4f691fb184db/Book+Club+logo+%28Instagram+Post+%28Square%29%29.jpg Book Club - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/a8363c80-64e1-436e-8010-335fcdd30607/make+sense+of+your+story+cover.jpg Book Club - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/94d813b5-4f05-423d-9b26-612d52d9bcbc/gentle+and+lowly+cover.jpg Book Club - Spring 2024 Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/b4c36acd-d96c-4f0f-bab4-86e3f7f75fa8/forgiveness+cover.jpg Book Club - Spring and Fall 2024 Forgive: Why Should i and How Can I? by Timothy Keller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/dfc828ec-16aa-4e4f-ab62-4d717bd23d2f/gift+of+being+yourself+cover.jpeg Book Club - Fall 2023 The Gift of Being Yourself: the Sacred Call to Self-Discovery by David G. Benner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/6c3f3299-14be-434e-b996-ed0bdff232b8/surrender+to+love+cover.jpg Book Club - Summer 2023 Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality by David G. Benner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/a31bf30d-7d38-4a46-8c2f-0bac135b66f5/nouwen+cover+amazon.jpg Book Club - Fall 2022 The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri J. M. 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Believing every person bears God-given dignity, he is passionate about investing in others’ development and helping people engage their stories with honesty and hope. Shawn enjoys creating safe spaces for conversations about identity, faith, and community. Shawn earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Richmond and a master’s degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Much of his professional life has been in leadership, ministry, and philanthropy with organizations focused on education and community engagement. Shawn and his wife have raised their children in Richmond for the past twenty years. In his most meaningful moments, he enjoys staying physically active, reflecting deeply, and appreciating time with family and friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/ba6ed91e-87a7-4797-aedd-bd3a20ec520c/DSC_8559.jpg Our Team Lisa Ould found her heart’s home at The Barnabas Center because of her desire to see people experience the power of Redemptive Conversations℠ whether in the counseling office or in coffee shops. Lisa believes that God is often most at work in the midst of struggle, and it is through caring conversations that people can discover God’s work in their lives. Lisa holds a master’s degree in counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a bachelor’s degree from Hood College. She is licensed in Virginia and North Carolina (accepting only virtual clients from NC). Lisa is married to Nelson and they have a daughter and a grandson. In her spare time, she loves to swim, take long walks, and be with her energetic labradoodle, Sammy, anywhere that involves the outdoors, coffee and a good conversation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/83d496bb-9a0b-4c6a-9c45-f4224b494eb5/Updated_Dan-4.jpg Our Team Dan Carson serves at The Barnabas Center for many reasons, chief among them is the shared conviction that every person bears the image of God. He considers it a privilege to join the work God is doing in people’s lives. Originally from Florida, Dan received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Flagler College in St. Augustine and his Master’s degree in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando. Dan's therapeutic approach draws from psychodynamic theory, family systems, narrative therapy, attachment work, and trauma-informed care. He works with adult individuals and couples, helping them understand the stories that have shaped them and move toward greater freedom, clarity, and wholeness. Outside the office, Dan enjoys time with family and friends, reading, and fishing. He and his wife live in Richmond with their four children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/30adee42-aad4-48e0-8c02-8af8293ef442/P4280417.jpg Our Team Kim Greene, LPC, joined The Barnabas Center because she believes God loves real, regular human beings, and that we bear God’s image even in our hardest moments. Kim seeks to foster compassion and honesty in the counseling room. She is convinced that our suffering is an essential part of our human experience, and that skilled, therapeutic care and truthful, gracious presence are healing and transformative. She is curious about what resides within each person, in the midst of whatever affliction they are contending with – anxiety, grief, depression, loneliness, compulsivity, overwhelm, conflict, or relational brokenness- and she is confident that there is a way through suffering that leads to hope. She counsels both individuals and couples, with a lens focused on what it means for them uniquely to grow in resilience, in relationship, and in hope. She facilitates these same dynamics in Barnabas teaching around our Richmond community. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Wake Forest University and her Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling from Regent University. Prior to becoming a Licensed Therapist, Kim worked in college and church ministry, mentoring and training leaders. In her free time, Kim enjoys her family and friends, music, and visits to the James River, where she enjoys the diverse community of RVA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/23f00d4f-0ede-4677-812a-fe30878573ff/Claire.jpg Our Team Claire Lewis believes that stories matter, relationships heal, and God seems to emphasize both in the growth and change process. She joined The Barnabas Center because of these shared beliefs as well as a desire to participate in a team endeavoring to both know and care for one another. Claire holds an undergraduate degree in communication studies from James Madison University as well as a graduate degree in Christian counseling from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary - Charlotte. She offers individual and family counseling. She and her husband Jeromy both grew up in Richmond and love exploring Virginia with their three children. In her free time, you can find Claire outside with friends and family, running, or eating good food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1627934305499-TK7JYPC3TGGB0TMPS9TD/P4280480.jpg Our Team Julia Sauer is passionate about meeting people where they are and helping them explore their stories in a safe space. Through a Barnabas training course, Julia discovered that her own approach to counseling was reflected in the Barnabas framework: seeing individuals as God’s image bearers, helping people live a more connected life with themselves, God, and others, and equipping them to develop deep, meaningful relationships. Julia received her Bachelor of Arts in History from Furman University, and Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Julia counsels individuals and leads Barnabas Training groups. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and loves to go on walks and bike rides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/3d135ce4-eecd-407b-ae83-3015f1c5b177/Barnabas_Lindsay-2.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Lindsay File joined Barnabas out of a deep desire to join a team working with a shared belief that meaningful change happens in the context of relationship. Born and raised in West (by God) Virginia, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando. She is certified in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, a gentle, evidence-based approach to therapy focused on clients healing the different “parts” of themselves. Prior to her work as an outpatient therapist, Lindsay served in college ministry and worked as an emergency room behavioral health counselor. She works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and questions of faith and identity. Outside the therapy room, Lindsay enjoys photography, fresh air, local tomato season, and walks with her dog, Birdie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/b8f0c84d-9a89-4a13-a717-13b32f6f1e4e/Barnabas_Severin-1.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Severin Yaccarino is passionate about walking alongside people in the sacred place of their pain and struggle. She believes that every person has inherent dignity and that healing begins in the context of safe, authentic relationships. Her approach is warm, compassionate, and grounded in creating a space where clients feel deeply seen, understood, and empowered to explore their stories. Severin specializes in working with individuals and couples through the lens of attachment, Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), and the nervous system. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and integrates evidence-based trauma treatment with an understanding of how early relationships shape our emotional lives, patterns of connection, and capacity for resilience. Her work is grounded in the belief that, from the beginning, God has pursued people in the midst of their brokenness not to condemn them, but to invite them into truth, grace, and restoration. She seeks to reflect that same posture in the counseling relationship by creating a space where clients feel safe to honestly explore their stories, understand the patterns that have shaped them, and move toward greater freedom, deeper connection, and lasting hope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/17300539-447d-40c7-9750-367f1c9f2839/Baker+office.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Baker Avinger is excited and grateful to work for an organization that believes in working with others to discover who they are and who God is – especially in the midst of struggle. His counseling approach is reflected in The Barnabas Center’s belief that lasting growth and healing comes through engaging with a person’s whole story. Baker received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wheaton College (IL), where he met his wife, Morgan. He earned a master’s degree in social work from Washington University in St. Louis. He gained meaningful experience working with adolescents as a trip leader for Moondance Adventures, leading expeditions in Utah, Iceland, and France. Most recently, Baker provided individual counseling services to undergraduate and graduate students at Webster University in St. Louis. In his spare time, Baker loves doing anything outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and exploring all Richmond has to offer with Morgan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/e00fc886-992d-45f3-bfbe-f98157053894/Barnabas_Erin-6.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Erin Holler shares the desire of The Barnabas Center to honor every individual's story as being a significant part of the one big story written by God. Her own story includes earning an undergraduate degree from Lehigh University, a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Eastern University, and Certification in Narrative Focused Trauma Care® from The Allender Center. Erin loves that her role with The Barnabas Center is a melding of her two primary areas of experience - nonprofit development and care ministry. In addition to facilitating Barnabas Trainings and story engagements, she enjoys having Redemptive Conversations℠ with ministry partners. Erin and her husband, Mike, live in Hanover County and are enjoying the ride of parenting teenagers. She loves dogs, food, and impromptu gatherings of friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1627934341934-DX7IG1P0CE3HLSQZQEXN/P4280493.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Michelle Conrad joined The Barnabas Center after meeting Lisa Ould through some mutual friends. At the time Michelle was just looking for a part-time job, but in her ten years at Barnabas, she’s seen the impact The Barnabas Center has on the Richmond community and believes in its message of how God redeems and uses brokenness and struggle in our lives and our stories. Michelle earned a BA in Sociology from Covenant College and serves on the administrative staff. She is married to Andrew and they are enjoying empty-nest life and their growing family. She is happiest when she’s spending time with her family, exercising (especially outdoors), and traveling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/9f9f7444-50a2-4ec4-94fd-708d219e85f1/Barnabas_KimJ-5.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Kim Johnson knew of The Barnabas Center for several years through events and through her church. When the opportunity to join the administrative staff presented itself, Kim jumped at the chance to work in partnership with a team who is devoted to each person’s inherent dignity and to walking through the struggles of life with them. After graduating from Texas A&M University, Kim met and married her husband, Roger, and moved to Richmond where they raised their three daughters. Kim enjoys traveling with her family, watching college sports, and reading a good book (preferably on a beach somewhere). https://www.barnabasrva.org/ourboard daily 0.75 2026-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/387472c8-3ed0-496b-9c3e-c284473f767c/DSC02686.jpg Our Board - Brittany Burkett Brittany Burkett first encountered Barnabas at the invitation of a friend to attend a one-day training. Since then, Brittany has taken part in additional Barnabas Training and been challenged to listen differently and deeply in conversations and to see God’s redemptive story at work in individuals and in the larger church community. Brittany graduated from Wheaton College with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree and has served various nonprofits, including a recent role on the board of Elijah House Academy in Richmond, VA. Brittany previously worked in corporate communications for a private equity fund and currently teaches elementary art part-time at Imago Dei Neighborhood School through MAKE Studio. She and her husband Jeff and their children worship at Redeemer Anglican Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/c7b19d2e-8961-4eb4-89e7-e6bfbf7f04c6/DSC05682.jpg Our Board - J.G. Carter J.G. Carter appreciates the way The Barnabas Center helps so many come to a better understanding of God’s love through caring, honest dialogue and authentic, meaningful conversations. J.G. was born and raised in Richmond. Following graduation from Freeman High School, he received his bachelor’s degree in English from Virginia Commonwealth University. He recently wrapped up a 36-year career in residential mortgage banking. J.G. and his wife, Jill, live near the University of Richmond where they raised their 4 adult children. They were a part of a group of friends which founded the Richmond Christian Leadership Initiative (RCLI) and J.G. served on its board for 12 years, including 4 years as its Chair. The Carters are long-term members of Hope Church, where J.G. serves as an Elder and Trustee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/6a859ee7-9628-4e34-bf7c-41682b56a2e9/DSC05741.jpg Our Board - Jill Carter Jill Carter has a passion for The Barnabas Center after experiencing its transformative work through the counselors and the specialized training classes. She is excited to help Barnabas grow in both the number of counselors and the scope of meaningful conversations, seminars and classes throughout the city of Richmond. Jill graduated from Oklahoma State University and met her husband, J.G., while working in Washington D.C. before moving to Richmond to raise their family of four children. She has been a part of Hope Church since its founding and enjoys spending time with family, experiencing the arts, and traveling to learn and appreciate new things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/b27ea439-e957-4c49-a788-d17e35807720/Julie.jpg Our Board - Julie Davis Julie Davis first encountered The Barnabas Center in the counseling room as a client and was deeply impacted by the Barnabas approach of gently yet honestly entering into one's longings and disappointments. She soon began participating in Barnabas Training and is grateful for the tools it provided her in applying the Gospel to her life as a believer, wife, mom, laborer, and friend. Julie moved to Richmond in 2008 as a dancer with the Richmond Ballet. Upon completing her undergraduate degree in Organizational Leadership and Management at Regent University, Julie transitioned to home life as a mother to four children. In addition to caring for her kids and participating as a member of City Church of Richmond, Julie teaches pilates at Niche Pilates Studio and dances with Conflux Dance Theater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1620668796548-R29INY3W8VN6IJ4OVOE4/P4280384.JPG Our Board - Graham Howell Graham Howell began to realize how powerful and healing the skill of listening is a few years ago when he had the opportunity to share his story with a group of men. The group’s attentiveness and follow-up questions led to a much deeper understanding of himself. Desiring to do the same for others led Graham to The Barnabas Center. A 1982 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, Graham retired at the end of 2018 after a 42-year career in logistics with Overnite Transportation/UPS Freight. He has been married to Laurie for 39 years and has 3 children and 6 grandchildren. The Howells are members of Northside Church of Richmond and enjoy spending time with family, gardening, local history, and volunteering at Imago Dei Neighborhood School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/61bfe283-8ed8-43a1-80e8-cb5c33ed7c6b/Barnabas_Jared-2.jpg Our Board - Jared Ireland Jared Ireand’s journey with The Barnabas Center spans nearly two decades through multiple personal and church connections. Through Barnabas training and seminars, he witnessed how meaningful conversations and reconciled relationships are vital to God’s redemptive work. Professionally, Jared works in financial leadership with some of Richmond’s largest companies. Jared is a graduate of the University of Virginia. He and his wife live in Richmond’s West End with their 2 children. They are members of West End Presbyterian Church. Jared enjoys all things food and drink, traveling, and embarking on adventures with his family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1620667195700-GBWFV9EQTUA3IEAM6MD3/P4280382.JPG Our Board - Ed Satterfield Ed Satterfield has a passion for transforming conversations and believes that The Barnabas Center is changing the culture of the Richmond area to engage each other in vulnerable, genuine relationships that connect us in the real places we live and struggle. Ed grew up in Richmond, attended the University of Virginia, and later completed a Masters in Education in Counseling Psychology at Georgia State University and MDiv at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. Ed entered pastoral ministry, serving several churches in Northern VA and working as Executive Director of the Lay Counseling Institute, a similar ministry to The Barnabas Center. Ed then returned to Richmond to serve at Third Church where he continues as Executive Pastor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1620667502714-CVVRRTLFJW8NGQLH7SFW/Karen+Wood Our Board - Karen Wood Karen Wood was introduced to Barnabas through Hope Church and the training has impacted her life in positive and meaningful ways. The mission and vision of Barnabas brings the gospel into everyday life and relationships and comes alongside the local church as we care for the people around us. She graduated from William and Mary and later received a masters degree in Health/Fitness Management from American University. Karen previously directed the children’s ministry at Hope Church, later served on the Hope session as an Elder, and has served in a variety of ministries in and around Richmond. Her favorite activities include spending time with her growing family, tennis and being at the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58102089893fc0d20d31c70f/1620666852534-3BYIMFZQUW705Z729W2R/hank+wood Our Board - Hank Wood Hank Wood was introduced to Barnabas through participation in a Barnabas training session at Hope Church where he is a member. He loves the way Barnabas is impacting lives in the Richmond area through gospel centered teaching and counseling. Hank graduated from the College of William and Mary and later received an MBA from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. He has worked at Hamilton Beach Brands for the past 25 years, currently serving as the Vice-President of the Global Commercial business. Hank is an avid tennis player and sports fan and is a member of Hope Church where he has served as an Elder and Chairman of the Finance Committee. Hank and his wife of 34 years, Karen, love spending time with their three grown children, their spouses and expanding families.