The Parish Council forms a leadership group of the Parish community to assist the Parish in carrying out its mission of proclaiming the Good News of Salvation, serving the needs of others and celebrating sacramental life. The council carries out its purpose through the following functions: Spiritual Development and Communication. The membership of the council consists of the Pastor, Fr. Wayne Jenkins, Director of Ministries and Administration, Dave Harris and: 
Chair:             Ed Knabel --- 459.2789 --- knabele@bellsouth.net
Vice-Chair:   Kathy Ramser---499.8441---k8rams@aol.com

ADMINISTRATION - The Administration Committee is responsible for developing and recommending to the Parish Council, policy concerning financial and administrative procedures for the Parish. This committee uses the financial resources of the whole Parish to maintain the operation and expansion of the physical plant. Preparing the overall church budget for the approval of the Parish Council is a major function of this committee. The chairperson of the Administration Committee also serves as a member of the Parish Council. This committee consists of the following subcommittees: Budget, Facilities, Audit, Landscaping, Treasure Counters, and Legacy Gift Participation. 
CHAIRPERSON – Phil Fister --- 451.7488 --- fisterphil@aol.com
MEETINGS - Third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (except July)

FORMATION - The Formation and Education Committee helps to develop the spiritual growth of the entire community through formation, education, fellowship, Christian support and improved communication, leading the parish toward a mature faith, while proclaiming and teaching the "Good News." This committee oversees the following groups: Baptism Preparation, Couple-to-Couple Marriage Preparation, Family Ministry, Sunday Morning Preschool, Vacation Bible School, Evening Religious Education, Junior High Ministry, Senior High Ministry, RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), Christian Initiation of Children, Adult Formation, Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP), Scripture Study, Retreats, Senior Spirituality Groups and Catholics Returning Home. 
CHAIRPERSON – Angela Higdon --- 493.8216 --- ahigdon@bellsouth.net
MEETINGS - Third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

SERVICE - The Service Committee exists to serve the people of God at St. Barnabas by filling the social and spiritual needs of the Parish through various recreational and service organizations and activities. This committee consists of the following organizations: Hospitality Ministry, Golden Key Club, Jolly Retirees, Backers, SEAM (Southeast Associated Ministries), Social Concerns, Boys and Girls Scouting, Ministry to Sick and Homebound, Bereavement Ministries, Barnabees Quilters, Pinochle Club, Habitat for Humanity, Kids Café, Legislative Advocacy, Refugee Advocacy, Respect Life, Walks for Causes, Family Assistance, Newsletter, and Parish Phone Tree. 
PARISH LIFE – (Staff Liaison:  Rosie Temple, 459.4251, rtemple@stbarnabaslou.org)
CHAIRPERSONS: SOCIAL CONCERNS – Ed & Cathy Harpring --- 456.4271 --- edharpring@insightbb.com
MEETINGS – First Tuesday of the month.

STEWARDSHIP - The Stewardship Committee is a standing committee of the Parish Council whose primary mission is to raise the awareness of gratitude and giftedness of the parishioners of St. Barnabas.  Through Stewardship we understand more deeply our responsibility to share our faith through our gifts of time, talent and treasure.  The parish accepts the gifts of its parishioners at the annual stewardship renewal.  Those gifts are used to support the parish and its ministries.  Membership is open to any parishioner wishing to deepen their understanding of stewardship or willing to share their stewardship with others. 
CHAIRPERSON – Elaine Hulsman --- 491.2360 --- elaine_hulsman@yahoo.com
MEETINGS- Third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

WORSHIP - The Worship committee exists to help develop, support and further the prayer life of the parish through Liturgies, Prayer Services, Education, Liturgical Ministries and supporting other committees in their work. This committee oversees the following liturgical and service ministries: Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ministers of Music, Ministers of Hospitality, Ushers, Servers, Gift Bearers, Ministers of Art and Environment, Bereavement Ministry, Sunshine Basket, and Church Housekeeping. 
CHAIRPERSON – Peggy Wade --- 671.0610 ---  wademargaret@bellsouth.net
MEETINGS – First Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Elected Representatives to Parish Council who serve as liaisons between parishioners and the Parish: