Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence

The Diocese of Leeds is committed to building confident Christians who are part of growing churches and helping to transform communities.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to share the Good News, serve others and make a positive difference in our communities. To help us do this, we need to be confident in our faith, in our churches and in the future.

Over the next 10 years, we are focusing on four key areas:

• Confidence in our Mission – Helping churches understand their purpose and make the best use of their buildings, time, and resources.
• Confidence in our Future – Ensuring the diocese remains sustainable, effective, and well-prepared for the years ahead.
• Confidence in our Leadership – Supporting and equipping everyone who serves in our churches.
• Confidence in our Witness – Encouraging and empowering people to share the Good News of Jesus, especially with children and young people.

These four pillars will guide everything we do from Church House, helping us work together and support the diocese more effectively.

The Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence Programme is a team and a set of resources to help churches, parishes and benefices to move forward in mission. The programme team are funded by the National Church to enable specific help and support for churches across the diocese. 

Barnabas offers help and support across a number of areas: click on the boxes below to find what you need. If you don't see it there, then send us an email at barnabas@leeds.anglican.org.

Meet the team
	Revd Canon Jude Smith Director of Mission and Revitalisation
	Dr Ben Walker Strategic Portfolio Manager
	Kat Foulds Strategic Programme Officer
	Martyn Lawson Data Manager
	Alison Cassidy Programme Co-Ordinator