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Our focus is nurturing souls, empowering individuals to grow, and increasing effectiveness. Favored by the Father Ministries is a church without walls using digital discipleship along with fellowship at Segar’s Legacy Event Center and Restaurant, our community partner.

Favored by
the Father Ministries

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What We Do

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Digital App

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Free download designed to connect, engage, and help you grow from wherever you are. Features include daily devotionals, prayer requests, Bible Study, multiple Bible versions, and more…

Materials and ministry consultants are available for mini masterclasses, book talks, preaching, teaching, seminars, webinars, podcasts, etc.

Resources

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About the UNBOXED on Purpose Podcast

UNBOXED on Purpose is more than a podcast — it's a space for real, unfiltered conversations that inspire deeper faith, self-discovery, and the courage to walk boldly in your God-gifted purpose. Each episode invites guests to reflect on powerful questions:

  • What pushed you to break free from a box that once confined you?

  • How did you come to recognize your true purpose?

  • What defining moment led you to pursue that purpose with intention?

Through these honest stories, we celebrate the journey of becoming unboxed, unbound, and unapologetically purposeful.

Tune in, be inspired, and step into your own journey of becoming.

Have a story to share? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us today.

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Haven For Ravens

Haven for Ravens

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MENTORING:

A safe place for those who feed others to breathe and be nurtured themselves. Book a session today.

"Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Luke 12:24-32

Community Of Prayer Circle

Community of Prayer Circle

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Sincere prayer is the purest way to converse with God. Open your heart, share your prayer request, and pray for others on our virtual wall.

Transformation

Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2

Transformation

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Events 2025

Mini Masterclasses on several topics to help you to grow in God’s grace

Questions?

Schedule In-Person or Virtual group sessions

Chat & Chew, Book Talks / Signings

available upon request

A few topics we tailor to your context:

  • Discipleship 

  • Developing Disciple Makers

  • Moving Beyond Discipleship to Relationship

  • Developing Intimacy with the Lord

  • Growing Godly Intimacy

  • Spiritual Growth

  • Personal Growth

  • Self-Care

  • Placing Priorities

  • Embracing Spiritual Gifts

FALL SPIRITUAL RETREAT Thursday, Friday November 13-14, 2025 | Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center | 9275 Barnes Road Toano, VA 23168 United States

Events 2024

Book Signing

Book Signing June 30, 2024 at 6PM in Elaine's located at 208 Queen St., Alexandria, VA 22314 

Exclusive Book Signing Event

Book Signing at 2nd & Charles Bookstore - July 12, 2024 at 4PM -8PM Located at 9004 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23294 United States

Fall Spiritual Retreat

FALL SPIRITUAL RETREAT Thursday, Friday November 14-15, 2024 in Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center Located at 9275 Barnes Road Toano, VA 23168 United States

Two powerful series designed to support your personal and ministry growth, equipping you and your ministry to thrive from the inside out - Each book provides practical, biblically sound strategies for both personal and collective spiritual growth.

RESOURCES

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Disciple’s Journey to Christlikeness

Strengthen your inner life and empower your ministry impact - A practical guide to cultivating intentional, relational, and spiritually mature disciple makers using the SMILES model

A reflective devotional collection offering daily inspiration and space to commune with God through journaling

An invitation to move past surface-level discipleship into deep, Christ-centered relationships that transform hearts and lives

A nurturing exploration of spiritual growth and intimacy with God, encouraging believers to blossom in faith and purpose in stages like plants

Rev BB’s Morning Messages

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Resources crafted to nurture spiritual and ministry development from the heart outward.

The second volume continues the journey with fresh devotionals and prompts that deepen personal connection with the Lord

Who We Are

"Equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ." Ephesians 4:12 NLT
"Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 3:18 NLT
"Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people." Luke 2:52 NLT
"The boy Samuel grew taller and grew in favor with the Lord and with the people." 1 Samuel 2:26 NLT

The Word of God is the foundation for Favored by the Father Ministries, created in January 2003 in Chesapeake, Virginia. Our focus is nurturing souls, empowering individuals to grow, and increasing effectiveness.

PURPOSE

To promote spiritual growth among Christians and equip saints consistent with their spiritual gifts "Equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ." Ephesians 4:12 NLT

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MOTTO

Grow in grace, which is God’s special favor, and remain FAVORED BY THE FATHER. "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 3:18 NLT

MISSION

To help individuals grow their relationships with the Lord and with others. "Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people." Luke 2:52 NLT "The boy Samuel grew taller and grew in favor with the Lord and with the people." 1 Samuel 2:26 NLT

VISIONARY SERVANT LEADER

Rev. Dr. Barbara

Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon is a spiritual body builder. She is a pastor, preacher, teacher, author, podcaster, and public speaker. In addition to ministering via Favored by the Father Ministries, she currently serves as the Associate pastor of Beulah Baptist Church, Past Moderator of the Southside Rappahannock Baptist Association, a member of the conference and retreat planning committee of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia. Dr. Brehon has recently been appointed as the National Singles Coalition Coordinator to nurture singles nationwide and globally.

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Watch Released Episodes of
UNBOXED on
Purpose Podcasts

Explore Favored by the Father Ministries on YouTube and listen to sermons, podcasts, and music playlists created by our Visionary Servant Leader.

Yellow Butterfly

FLUTTER FREELY out of confining dark boxes and be UNBOXED on Purpose!

Other Podcast Appearances

Podcast Show

Bloom where you are planted in every life season with Special Guest Rev. Dr. Barbara Brehon

Safe Sharing

Safe Sharing

Camp Programs

Royal Falcon and the Hillcrest Orchard Camp Programs with Barbara Brehon

Good Or Evil

GOOD or EVIL

Facetime Podcast

Discover a Transforming Camping Experience: A Sneak Peek into Created In The Image of God

Facetime Podcast

Dr. Barbara Brehon's Wisdom On Grieving During Christmas

Prayer For Spiritual Growth

Giving

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Help us to continually provide our virtual services by giving monthly. Any amount will defray monthly maintenance costs. Giving is a way of thanking God for all the blessings in our lives, planting seeds of grace, and praying for us to fulfill our mission, vision, and purpose. We thank you in advance.