"We didn’t know much about Barren Heights before coming here except some other people in our area of TN had come and blessed by it. I probably had lower expectations based on other experiences with “special needs” ministries that have crossed our paths in the 6.5 years we’ve been a family which …
"Our family just returned from one of the most life changing weekends at Barren Heights. The boys have looked froward to this Barren Heights trip for months. The love and acceptance our family received this weekend cannot be put into words. Seven families that started off as strangers left this …
"We heard about Barren Heights through a friend from church who has special needs children as well. We were very nervous but excited to see how others would handle my kids... especially my son. When I first arrived I was very overwhelmed. I struggle with PTSD and anxiety and have received little …
During this global pandemic, we have all lived through an unprecedented time of uncertainty and social isolation. Many special needs families live in this isolation day in and day out, regardless of the virus. We are just getting a glimpse into those realities. The need is greater than ever. Families living with disabilities still need community […]
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Many of our Barren Heights families have been hit particularly hard by all of the sudden changes due to COVID-19. Additionally, we know many special needs families are among the most vulnerable to the spread of the virus. We want to continue making sure everyone feels loved, accepted, welcomed, and safe. We are taking requests […]
Community Resources As a small organization one of the best ways we can respond is to lift you up by prayer. Each week our staff gathers to pray for our community, and we want to know how we can specifically lift up you, your loved ones, and your friends during this time. You are not […]
A Letter from Executive Director Abbi Rose: Dear Barren Heights Community, Just like you, we as an organization are learning how to live in a new normal. We are drawing strength, peace, and hope from the fact that instability, cancellations, and fears are not powerful enough to mess up God’s plans. We are aiming to […]
