Barnabas Prep

05/28/2026

We are so proud and excited for Adi! We know she's going to do a great job this summer at West Rose Pet Lodge!

Everyone help us give a big warm welcome to the newest member of the West Rose family, Adi! 🐾💛

We are so excited to have her join our team and can’t wait for all the fun, tail wags, and puppy cuddles ahead. Be sure to say hi next time you’re in the pups already think she’s pawsome! 🐶✨

05/18/2026

Meet Shaylee!

Shaylee is our Student Spotlight this week! She is very creative and unique in her own way and has so much passion about the things she loves. She is always willing to try new things and consistently works hard in all of our classes and activities.

Shaylee is in her first year at Barnabas Prep and has brought a lot of high energy to our new Day Program! Shaylee is a genius at knowing fun facts about movies and TV shows, including the actors and release dates. You might know her by her alias “Nightcrow,” and might have heard one of her sayings about her favorite cats like servals, Persian cats, or leopards. A few of her favorite things are having a good cold root beer, watching funny commercials, and the Discovery Center in Springfield, MO. She is extremely smart and picks up new skills very naturally, and she loves really funny jokes and pranks. We’re so thankful Shaylee is part of Prep and can’t wait to see how she continues to grow here!

05/16/2026

We are honored to once again be named one of Best Places to Work.

As our residential school year comes to a close and students prepare for what’s next, we’re reminded of why Barnabas Prep exists and why this truly is one of the best places to work. It’s you—our Students, Fellows, families, staff, and supporters! You continue to fuel our love and passion to change lives through disability ministry.

Thank you to for this recognition. We’ll be showing up strong for that spirit award!

05/15/2026

Today we say goodbye to our Barnabas Prep friends for the summer! We celebrated them with a pizza party after we delivered Christian Action Ministries groceries around property. We are looking forward to September!

05/13/2026

Say hello to Maria!

This week's Student Spotlight goes to Maria! She is always willing to engage with activities, has a kind and generous spirit towards her friends, and has a servant heart wherever she goes. She is a leader and a great example to her peers in what it means to be independent.

Maria is a Barnabas Prep alumnus and just recently came back to jump in for the first year of the Day Program! Some of the main things you should know about her are that she is extremely talented and works really hard. She is proud to say that she works at Sight & Sound Theatre serving their ministry. Her favorite thing to do is crochet. Not only can she crochet anything you ask, but she is also an amazing artist and singer! She loves science fiction movies, card games, taking amazing photos of lightning, and her cat, Pepper, very much. Maria brings a lot of passion to Prep, and it wouldn’t be the same without her!

05/04/2026

Meet Caleb!

Caleb is this week's Student Spotlight! He is extremely punctual with his schedule and has a great work ethic with his responsibilities. He is always willing to participate in classes and activities, and is never afraid to ask for help.

Caleb just graduated from Branson High School and is in his first year at Barnabas Prep! The main things you should know about Caleb are that he loves to be on time and he is a master at coloring. He loves a good crisp Sprite when out to eat, he’s always looking forward to eating pizza, and one of his favorite places ever is Silver Dollar City. Caleb has an excellent memory and consistently remembers things that people may forget. He also loves talking with people about his favorite characters, such as Handy Manny, Mickey Mouse, and Captain Goofy. Caleb moves at a speed faster than most people, but we wouldn’t have it any other way and are thankful he’s chosen us to try and keep up with him. We love you Caleb!

05/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming Kelly Cariker to the Barnabas Prep family!

Kelly will serve alongside Brittany Janes as Health Services Director throughout the spring and summer, working closely together to ensure consistent care, strong communication, and continuity of knowledge. Kelly will then step fully into the role this fall as Brittany transitions to full-time motherhood.

Kelly is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and brings extensive experience in healthcare management and emergency nursing, with a strong focus on pediatric care. Her steady leadership and clinical expertise will help ensure that each Student at Barnabas Prep is supported with attentive, high-quality care in a safe and nurturing environment.

Kelly lives in Nixa, Missouri, with her husband and their five children.

We are grateful to welcome the Cariker family to Barnabas Prep and look forward to the care and leadership Kelly brings to our Students and families.

04/27/2026

Meet Morgan!

This week's Student Spotlight is Morgan! She serves the Prep community well by always offering a helping hand, persevering through trials, having a huge heart for her family, and being a consistent and encouraging friend to all those around her!

Morgan is in her second year at Barnabas Prep and never ceases to surprise us. When she's not wishing she was on her favorite beach in Mexico, she spends her days working hard at the Day Program and showing off her incredible diamond art skills. Some of her favorite drinks are Coke Zero and Bloom and she likes spending time with her many best friends and her dog, Emmie. Despite being extremely responsible most days, she does in fact love to be crazy and play pranks on people. To top it all off, she's currently learning Portuguese so that she can communicate with her family from Brazil. Prep would not be the same without Morgan and we are so thankful to have her kind spirit with us!

04/20/2026

Meet Andrew!

Andrew is this week's Student Spotlight! He is a kind and intentional friend and brings enthusiasm and passion to the group. He's been working extremely hard at his goals and seeks to bring peace wherever he goes.

Andrew is a Branson local and has an older brother, Tim, who is an alumnus of Barnabas Prep. Some of Andrew's big highlights this year have been Night to Shine, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Halloween. He has a huge heart for the church and loves being there with his family, and has been an encouragement to others in the way he worships. His favorite color is green (like Luigi), and he might be the healthiest student at Prep because his favorite drink is water and he doesn't prefer candy. Andrew brings so much life to our days at Barnabas and is a friend to all!

04/15/2026

Our Community Integration program is made possible through our the support of Branson's local businesses. We are thankful for our partnership with Wilson & Company Barber Shop in Hollister! They have welcomed our students to help sweep the floors and greet customers. Thank you, Wilson & Company Barber Shop for investing in our students and allowing them to practice job skills.