About Barbara
BARBARA J. YODER
Barbara J. Yoder is the founding apostle and senior pastor of Shekinah Christian Church, a racially and culturally diverse church in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She serves on several boards of ministry nationally. Barbara leads Breakthrough Apostolic Ministries Network (BAMN) a network of pastors, ministry leaders and marketplace leaders. She travels extensively as a national and international speaker, ministering at various conferences and churches. She is the author of 5 books; has contributed to the Women of Destiny Bible and has been featured on the cover of Charisma magazine as one of the most influential women leaders in the church today.
Barbara has a passion to see the apostolic church restored (Acts 15:16-17) which will cause a harvest to erupt in cities, regions, nations, as well as the kingdom of God to manifest in every sector of society. She is known for her cutting edge apostolic breakthrough anointing infused with prophetic revelation.
Prior to the ministry, Barbara worked in academia.
Publications
- The Breaker Anointing, Regal Books
- God’s Bold Call to Women, Regal Books
- Taking On Goliath, Charisma House
- Overcomer’s Anointing, Chosen Books
- The Cry God Hears, Chosen Books
- A contributor to the Women of Destiny Bible, Nelson Bibles.
Apostolic Connections
- Serves on the Board of Governors of Christian International under the direction of Bishop Bill Hamon.
- Member of Eagles’ Vision Apostolic Team led by Drs. Peter and Doris Wagner.
- Member of the core faculty for Wagner Leadership Institute.
- Member of the International Coalition of Apostles under the direction of Dr. Peter Wagner.
- Chancellor, Breakthrough Leadership Institute, Ann Arbor
- Apostolic Leader of Breakthrough Apostolic Ministries Network
For information regarding scheduling Barbara J. Yoder to speak at an event or conference, please contact Natasha Seppala (nseppala@shekinahchurch.org). She can also be reached by phone at the church office. (734) 662- 6040

