Book 1
Barnabas: A Special Creation
Barnabas compares himself to the thoroughbred horses at Shiloh Ranch until his mother helps him discover how special God made him.
Stories of faith, purpose & hope
Books that encourage hearts and point people toward truth.
Harold Michael Phillips writes for children, families, churches, and readers seeking a deeper understanding of faith and the Bible.
One author. Two distinct collections. A lifetime of ministry, storytelling, and biblical teaching.
For children & families
The Barnabas Books
Follow the seven-book Barnabas series in order, with stories that explore character, faith, kindness, courage, gratitude, hope, and the choices children face every day.
Book 2
Barnabas and the Bully
A new horse arrives at Shiloh Ranch and pushes everyone around, leading Barnabas to learn through trial, lessons, and prayer how to deal with a bully God's way.
Book 3
Barnabas Discovers the Joy of Christmas
Barnabas learns the value of being a giver instead of a taker and discovers the joy that comes from investing in others.
Book 4
The Encourager
Barnabas discovers the special meaning of his humble name when an injured new colt begins doubting his future and needs a friend to encourage him.
Book 5
Barnabas and the Power of Thanksgiving!
Barnabas learns the power of gratitude and how thankfulness shapes attitude, happiness, and the way we see what we have.
Book 6
Barnabas Discovers the Struggle of Jealousy
Barnabas becomes jealous when a newcomer takes the attention of his best friend, then learns to overcome it, renew his friendship with Jerome, and make a new friend.
Book 7
Barnabas Discovers Where Hope Lives!
Barnabas and Ruby learn about faith, prayer, hope, and the Heavenly Father's love and provision when facing disappointment.
The story behind the stories
Meet Barnabas
Barnabas is more than a character on a page. The children's series was inspired by Harold's real donkey, giving the books a personal connection that children and families can carry with them from one story to the next.
Beyond the Barnabas stories
Faith, teaching & the questions that shape a life.
Alongside his books for children, Harold writes for adults about Scripture, leadership, spiritual choices, and Christian living.
Books for adult readers
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About the author
A life of ministry, teaching & storytelling
A native of South Carolina, Harold Michael Phillips is a graduate of Mid-Continent University in Mayfield, Kentucky, and Covington Theological Seminary in Rossville, Georgia. He holds a Master’s degree in Religious Education and a Doctorate in Theology.
Harold has served as Senior Pastor of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Port Deposit, Maryland, since 1990. In 2003, he received the Salt and Light Award from D. James Kennedy and Coral Ridge Ministries, and he has also been awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Mid-Continent University.
For more than three decades, his ministry has centered on teaching God’s Word and encouraging others in their faith. His writing carries that ministry beyond the church, from biblical teaching and Christian living to the Barnabas children’s books.
Harold and his wife, Corkie, have been married for 43 years. They have five children and fourteen grandchildren—as well as five horses, a dachshund named Bella, and, yes, a donkey named Barnabas.
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