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Ministry

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By the grace of God, Rev. Nicole’s ministry presence has expanded across local, national and global communities. As an ordained minister, community organizer and political education advocate, her vision and practice of ministry has always extended beyond the four walls of the building. Rooted in her walk with God, she remains steadfast in her calling to serve where faith, community and justice meet– encouraging God’s people to tap into the overflow of God’s love, provision and power. 

 

Her love and commitment is displayed through how she lifts up and advocates for those whom society too often overlooks, ensuring their voices are heard and valued. Guided by the words of Jesus, at the beginning of his ministry recorded in Luke 4:18-19, advocacy and service are central to her ministry. 

 

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, 

Because He has anointed Me 

To preach the gospel to the poor; 

He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, 

To proclaim liberty to the captives 

And recovery of sight to the blink, 

To set at liberty those who are oppressed; 

To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.” 

Speaking & Teaching

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Hope is Still an Option | Summer Psalms | Psalm 42:1-5 | Rev. Nicole M. Barnes
Hope is Still an Option | Summer Psalms | Psalm 42:1-5 | Rev. Nicole M. Barnes

Hope is Still an Option | Summer Psalms | Psalm 42:1-5 | Rev. Nicole M. Barnes

01:23:30
Eastern Star Church Voting Panel Discussion

Eastern Star Church Voting Panel Discussion

31:17
EmpowHER: The Seven Last Sayings of Jesus Christ

EmpowHER: The Seven Last Sayings of Jesus Christ

01:19:46
The Faith Revived series!

The Faith Revived series!

01:00:24
HOPE IN THE HOLLER

HOPE IN THE HOLLER

50:50
YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT THE WRONG THING

YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT THE WRONG THING

55:02
R.E.A.L. Online Bible Study: R.E.A.L. PRAYER

R.E.A.L. Online Bible Study: R.E.A.L. PRAYER

54:06
The Upper Room LIVE Special Edition featuring Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III

The Upper Room LIVE Special Edition featuring Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III

26:39

Consulting

"Leave it better than you found it."

Rev. Nicole counts it a blessing to walk alongside churches, nonprofits, and leaders, equipping them through consultation, project management, and training. Her calling has opened doors to strengthen ministry and leadership development, as well as to guide strategic visioning in areas such as social justice, political education, youth and young adult engagement, and women’s ministry. With a heart fueled by community and advocacy, Rev. Nicole pours her gifts into helping others expand their reach and amplify their impact—so that lives are transformed and hope continues to rise.

Recommendations

“Nicole is a proven leader in voter engagement, driving impactful campaigns at both the local and national levels. Her efforts have directly contributed to increasing voter turnout by thousands. She has trained organizers and staff on essential organizing tools and canvassing best practices, equipping them with the skills to mobilize communities effectively. Under her leadership, organizers have successfully trained hundreds of volunteers to engage voters through door-to-door outreach and phone banking.

Beyond her expertise in voter engagement, Nicole has a deep understanding of compliance for C3 and C4 organizations, ensuring that voting campaigns operate within legal guidelines.

Nicole also excels in operations, playing a critical role in keeping campaigns running smoothly. From securing and managing contracts to setting up essential systems like VAN, Salesforce, and Zoom, she ensures that teams have everything they need to succeed. During my time working with Nicole, I never had to worry about access to the tools and resources necessary to get the job done.

Her strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills foster a productive, collaborative work environment. Any organization would be fortunate to have her leadership and expertise.

In addition to civic engagement, Nicole has a strong operations background, ensuring that internal needs are met so campaigns run smoothly. From securing and writing contracts to organizing systems setups such as VAN, Salesforce, Zoom, and others. While working with Nicole, I never had to worry about having what I needed."

Rosie Bryant | Grassroots Community Organizer|Licensed Social Worker

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