About: Betty Barnett

Author, Youth With A Mission

Betty Barnett has been in full-time Christian service since 1975, dependent upon missionary support from her church, friends and family. Describing herself as a "missions equipper," she has held various positions with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) over the past 30 years, including managing editor of Zondervan's Christian Growth Study Bible, the first missions-focused study Bible. Over the years, Betty's dynamic speaking ministry has taken her to over 40 nations, encouraging thousands of missionaries with the principles found in her book, Friend Raising -- Building A Missionary Support Team That Lasts. She has a Bachelor's in Social Work, a Master's in Business Administration, and resides in Colorado Springs.

Posts by Betty Barnett:

• Seeing Ministry Partners as People – or Targets? (July 6, 2021)
• Year-End Giving – Hype or Help? (November 1, 2016)
• FACE-TO-FACE FELLOWSHIP WITH MINISTRY PARTNERS (March 3, 2015)
• HONORING PARENTS AND FAMILY WHILE RAISING SUPPORT (July 25, 2014)
• DEVELOPING AN “ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE” (November 1, 2013)
• Advocates Open Doors for Women and Ethnic Minority Missionaries (May 1, 2013)
• Commending and Sending: The Role of Advocates in Support Team Development (April 1, 2013)
• We Give Thanks… (November 1, 2012)
• Visiting Your Supporters (June 1, 2012)
• ‘Tis the Season…For Giving! (December 1, 2011)