Barren Heights

08/20/2026

What's your Top Mission?

Life is busy, and it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important. Special needs dads are invited to come take a moment away from it all—plus get in some golf swing practice—at our Top Mission men’s event. We’ll start the evening at Mission BBQ with a hearty meal and a time of prayer, Scripture, and talking through the important things in life. Then we’ll drive over to Topgolf to enjoy a high-tech golf game in climate-controlled hitting bays.

This event is free to all fathers of children with disabilities, but space is limited. Complete the form at barrenheights.org/events/top-mission to sign up. ⛳🔥

08/13/2026

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” —1 Peter 5:7

Are you carrying around things you need to turn over to the Lord? In this week’s Bread & Honey in 3, Ace talks about just that.

08/11/2026

2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate? BH PARENTS!

Special needs parents are resilient, determined, loving, and absolutely wonderful, so help us shout them out during our Parent Appreciation Month throughout August! Nominate a parent of a child with disabilities to receive a token of appreciation at barrenheights.org/appreciate, and help us encourage and celebrate extraordinary parents throughout the Barren Heights community.

08/04/2026

Guess who’s back?!

07/30/2026

“Amazing. Every special needs family needs to experience this! An amazing opportunity to relax, get away, and enjoy peaceful family!” —BH Guest Parent

Retreat G was all smiles and fun in the sun. We are humbled to be a place where such meaningful moments are experienced. What a blessing it is to love and encourage families each weekend!

07/29/2026

“And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” —Romans 8:28

In today’s Bread & Honey in 3, Ace shares one of her favorite verses and the hope it offers in hard times.

07/17/2026

Thank you, Abbi!

After a lifetime of love and service, today is the day Barren Heights says farewell and see you soon to our leader, encourager, coworker, and dear friend, Abbi Rose. We are filled with sorrow to say goodbye but also with immense hope for what the Lord has in store for Abbi as she moves forward in His plan for her life.

She has been with Barren Heights since its formation as a thought in her parents’ mind way back when and through all of its changes, struggles, and celebrations. Her dedication to our mission has touched countless lives and families over the past 22 years and even more so since she took the position of Executive Director eight years ago. She and her family have been and will continue to be an integral part of the fabric of Barren Heights and how we serve families of children with disabilities.

Over the past few weeks, we've been collecting heartfelt videos from our community to give Abbi a proper farewell. Please join us in wishing Abbi well in the comments, tell her how much she has meant to you and your family, and pray for her as she embarks on this new chapter. We are excited for you, Abbi, and look forward to hearing all about your next adventure. Thank you, Abbi!
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Barren Heights will host “A Sweet Farewell Open House” for Abbi on Thursday, July 30th between 2 and 6 p.m. at Wittsell & Associates (11709 Commonwealth Dr. in Louisville). Please stop by for some yummy desserts and to encourage Abbi as she embarks on a sweet new adventure!

After a lifetime of love and service, today is the day Barren Heigh...

07/17/2026

Happy Birthday to the one and only Lori! The world’s greatest storyteller. Barren Heights’ greatest Development Director. She’s the best of the best! Join us in wishing her the best today in the comments!