Dr. John Barnett
Global Partners Ministry, Founder and Director
Dr. John Barnett has been teaching the Word of God for 30+ years. Born and raised in Michigan, John has studied at Michigan State University, Bob Jones University (B.S., B.A., M.A., M. Div.), The Master’s Seminary (faculty and Th. M. work), Dallas Theological Seminary (Dr. of Biblical Ministry) and with Francis Schaeffer at L’Abri Fellowship. Called to the ministry as a young man—his passion remains prayer and the ministry of God’s Word. As a global Christian and having ministered the Word in 40 nations around the world, John’s ministry is deeply touched by outreach and evangelism. As a Seminary Professor of Theology, Church History and the English Bible, John’s messages reflect the background of the Scripture from the ancient biblical world, the history of the church and the daily life in far corners of the planet. John shares his life with Bonnie his beloved wife, and their eight wonderful children. In the past 30 years of uninterrupted ministry, John has served congregations in Michigan, Georgia, Rhode Island, California and Oklahoma. He is the Founder and Pastor/Teacher at Discover the Book Ministries.