Our Story
Michael and Courtney have been married for three years and are devoted followers of Jesus Christ with a heart for serving others. They are passionate about helping people find healing, restoration, and a deeper relationship with God while supporting churches, ministries, and organizations in need. Their desire is to strengthen the Body of Christ, equip believers for their Kingdom assignments, and inspire the Church to move beyond the ordinary and boldly fulfill its calling in these end times.
’In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Acts 2:10
Michael Barnard
Lead Consultant/Founder
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As the founder of Kingdom Reinforcement International, Michael seeks to faithfully steward God's vision by strengthening the Body of Christ and helping create environments where people can encounter Jesus Christ and grow in the Holy Spirit.
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In his senior year at Dallas Baptist University, during a moment of prayer seeking purpose and direction, Michael sensed the Lord speak a single word to him: “Pastor.”
He didn’t want to hear it. Confused and convinced he was supposed to pursue a career in Financial Advising, he ran the opposite direction. Right out of college, Financial Advising proved to be an instant mismatch. Real Estate followed, yet the inner conflict with God only grew. Years passed marked by trials, self-destruction, and a deep sense of emptiness.
But even in the struggle, the Lord was working. In Real Estate, Michael discovered a God-given gift for teaching—creating a training resource for first-time homebuyers and being invited to teach new agents at Keller Williams. Still, the Lord eventually led him out of Real Estate entirely, bringing him to a reset moment where he had nothing left but surrender.
From that place of humility, God opened an unexpected door at a software company. Starting from the ground up, Michael spent 5 years as a Software Implementation Consultant before becoming an Instructional Designer—roles that sharpened his speaking, teaching and consulting skills.
As Michael continued to walk in surrender, the Lord transformed his life and drew him into ministry. Over the years he has served on Altar Call Prayer Teams, in ushering and welcoming, in Spiritual Warfare & Deliverance ministry, in Worship, and he even launched a soccer-based outreach called Christ Football Club, a ministry that has opened doors for preaching to small groups.
Today, the Lord is using Michael in many ways. His heart is simple and sincere—to serve God and people with the gifts the Lord has placed in his hands. Michael currently resides in Heath, TX with his wife beautiful wife Courtney and newborn son Liam and they are current members at Lakepointe Church Sunnyvale.
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As the founder of Kingdom Reinforcement International, Michael seeks to faithfully steward God's vision by strengthening the Body of Christ and helping create environments where people can encounter Jesus Christ and grow in the Holy Spirit.
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In his senior year at Dallas Baptist University, during a moment of prayer seeking purpose and direction, Michael sensed the Lord speak a single word to him: “Pastor.”
He didn’t want to hear it. Confused and convinced he was supposed to pursue a career in Financial Advising, he ran the opposite direction. Right out of college, Financial Advising proved to be an instant mismatch. Real Estate followed, yet the inner conflict with God only grew. Years passed marked by trials, self-destruction, and a deep sense of emptiness.
But even in the struggle, the Lord was working. In Real Estate, Michael discovered a God-given gift for teaching—creating a training resource for first-time homebuyers and being invited to teach new agents at Keller Williams. Still, the Lord eventually led him out of Real Estate entirely, bringing him to a reset moment where he had nothing left but surrender.
From that place of humility, God opened an unexpected door at a software company. Starting from the ground up, Michael spent 5 years as a Software Implementation Consultant before becoming an Instructional Designer—roles that sharpened his speaking, teaching and consulting skills.
As Michael continued to walk in surrender, the Lord transformed his life and drew him into ministry. Over the years he has served on Altar Call Prayer Teams, in ushering and welcoming, in Spiritual Warfare & Deliverance ministry, in Worship, and he even launched a soccer-based outreach called Christ Football Club, a ministry that has opened doors for preaching to small groups.
Today, the Lord is using Michael in many ways. His heart is simple and sincere—to serve God and people with the gifts the Lord has placed in his hands. Michael currently resides in Heath, TX with his wife beautiful wife Courtney and newborn son Liam and they are current members at Lakepointe Church Sunnyvale.
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In his senior year at Dallas Baptist University, during a moment of prayer seeking purpose and direction, Michael sensed the Lord speak a single word to him: “Pastor.”
He didn’t want to hear it. Confused and convinced he was supposed to pursue a career in Financial Advising, he ran the opposite direction. Right out of college, Financial Advising proved to be an instant mismatch. Real Estate followed, yet the inner conflict with God only grew. Years passed marked by trials, self-destruction, and a deep sense of emptiness.
But even in the struggle, the Lord was working. In Real Estate, Michael discovered a God-given gift for teaching—creating a training resource for first-time homebuyers and being invited to teach new agents at Keller Williams. Still, the Lord eventually led him out of Real Estate entirely, bringing him to a reset moment where he had nothing left but surrender.
From that place of humility, God opened an unexpected door at a software company. Starting from the ground up, Michael spent 5 years as a Software Implementation Consultant before becoming an Instructional Designer—roles that sharpened his speaking, teaching and consulting skills.
As Michael continued to walk in surrender, the Lord transformed his life and drew him into ministry. Over the years he has served on Altar Call Prayer Teams, in ushering and welcoming, in Spiritual Warfare & Deliverance ministry, in Worship, and he even launched a soccer-based outreach called Christ Football Club, a ministry that has opened doors for preaching to small groups.
Today, the Lord is using Michael in many ways. His heart is simple and sincere—to serve God and people with the gifts the Lord has placed in his hands. Michael currently resides in Heath, TX with his wife beautiful wife Courtney and newborn son Liam and they are current members at Lakepointe Church Sunnyvale.