Our focus is nurturing souls and empowering individuals to grow. We want you and the ministry you serve to increase effectiveness for Kingdom building. Favored by the Father Ministries is a church without walls using digital discipleship along with fellowship.
Favored by
the Father Ministries
WHAT WE DO
Digital App
Free download designed to connect, engage, and help you grow from wherever you are. Features include daily devotionals, prayer requests, Bible Study, multiple Bible versions, and more…
Resources
Materials and ministry consultants are available for mini masterclasses, book talks, preaching, teaching, seminars, webinars, podcasts, etc. Order books on Amazon.
Music Inspired by Ministry
🎵 Experience the journey from page to melody! Here, in the Becoming — my first album inspired by the books — brings reflection and devotion to life through music. Plus, listen to the official UNBOXED on Purpose podcast theme song, connecting the podcast’s message to your heart through song.
About the UNBOXED on Purpose Podcast
UNBOXED on Purpose: more than a podcast — it's a space for real, unfiltered conversations that inspire deeper faith, self-discovery, and the courage to walk boldly in your God-gifted purpose. Each episode invites guests to reflect on powerful questions:
What pushed you to break free from a box that once confined you?
How did you come to recognize your true purpose?
What defining moment led you to pursue that purpose with intention?
Through these honest stories, we celebrate the journey of becoming unboxed, unbound, and unapologetically purposeful.
Tune in, be inspired, and step into your own journey of becoming.
Have a story to share? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us today.
Podcast
Brookside
Virtual Mentoring
Brookside is a sacred stream for where God feeds his ravens in private and cultivates fruit in season.
This confidential, unrecorded sacred space is devoted to Scripture-centered study, spiritual sustenance, and formation. Here, sacred listening is practiced, faith is nurtured, and fruit that endures is formed.
Brookside ravens gather by the stream for faithful growth, grounded reflection, and attentive discernment in the presence of God.
Haven for Ravens
MENTORING: In-person or virtual
A safe place for those who feed others to breathe and be nurtured themselves. Book a session today.
"Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Luke 12:24-32
Community of Prayer Circle
Sincere prayer is the purest way to converse with God. Open your heart, share your prayer request, and pray for others on our virtual wall.
Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2
Transformation
EVENTS 2026
The Mini Masterclass Series offers focused, 45-minute teaching experiences designed to create space for reflection, refocus, and intentional growth. More than a lecture, each session invites thoughtful engagement, practical insight, and spiritual grounding to support clarity for the journey ahead. Mini Masterclasses on several topics are tailored to help you grow in God’s grace.
Questions?
Schedule In-Person or Virtual Group Sessions
A few topics we tailor to your context:
Emerging from Darkness
Discipleship
Developing Disciple Makers
Moving Beyond Discipleship to Relationship
Developing Intimacy with the Lord
Growing Godly Intimacy
Spiritual Growth
Personal Growth
Self-Care
Placing Priorities
Embracing Spiritual Gifts
3rd Annual FALL SPIRITUAL RETREAT
Nov 5-6, 2026 | Thursday - Friday
Williamsburg
Christian Retreat Center
9275 Barnes Road
Toano, VA 23168 US
EVENTS 2025
Mini Masterclasses on several topics to help you to grow in God’s grace
Questions?
Schedule In-Person or Virtual group sessions
FALL SPIRITUAL RETREAT
Thursday - Friday
Williamsburg
Christian Retreat Center
9275 Barnes Road
Toano, VA 23168 US
Events 2024
Book Signing June 30, 2024 at 6PM in Elaine's located at 208 Queen St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Book Signing at 2nd & Charles Bookstore - July 12, 2024 at 4PM -8PM Located at 9004 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23294 United States
FALL SPIRITUAL RETREAT Thursday, Friday November 14-15, 2024 in Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center Located at 9275 Barnes Road Toano, VA 23168 United States
A flexible collection of Scripture-centered reflections, guided readings, and formation tools designed for personal devotion, small and large group engagement, leadership development, and collaborative learning spaces. These resources support spiritual growth across generations and contexts, meeting individuals and communities wherever they are in their faith journey. Three powerful series: Disciple’s Journey to Christlikeness, Rev BB’s Morning Messages, and Perspectives.
RESOURCES
Disciple’s Journey to Christlikeness
Strengthen your inner life and empower your ministry impact - A practical guide to cultivating intentional, relational, and spiritually mature disciple makers using the SMILES model
A reflective devotional collection offering daily inspiration and space to commune with God through journaling
An invitation to move past surface-level discipleship into deep, Christ-centered relationships that transform hearts and lives
A nurturing exploration of spiritual growth and intimacy with God, encouraging believers to blossom in faith and purpose in stages like plants
Rev BB’s Morning Messages
Resources crafted to nurture spiritual and ministry development from the heart outward.
The second volume continues the journey with fresh devotionals and prompts that deepen personal connection with the Lord
NEWEST RELEASE
The collection of written resources continues to grow.
Anthology Contributions
Two chapters within this book co-authored by 18 amazing leaders
CHAPTER 17 - EMERGING FROM DARKNESS
CHAPTER 18 - POWER OF SELF DISCOVERY
2025 RELEASES
The collection of written resources continues to grow.
PERSPECTIVES
Listening to others must precede minitstering to individuals. These books are based on the voices who cared to share their viewpoints.
Compilation of the first 100 episodes of the UNBOXED on Purpose Podcast that features both cover art and episode summaries.
Coming soon: This book was researched using a survey of people nationwide who have experienced or witnessed the effects and affects of having been hurt in corporate church settings.
More to come
Resources being crafted to nurture spiritual growth and maturity
The Lord is constantly pouring content for you into my heart. Keep my obedience to his will in your prayers.
FOUNDATION
The Word of God is the foundation for Favored by the Father Ministries, created in January 2003 in Chesapeake, Virginia. Our focus is nurturing souls and empowering individuals to grow. Increase your effectiveness for Kingdom building.
PURPOSE
To promote spiritual growth among Christians and equip saints consistent with their spiritual gifts "Equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ."
Ephesians 4:12 NLT
MOTTO
Grow in grace, which is God’s special favor, and remain
FAVORED BY THE FATHER.
"Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
2 Peter 3:18 NLT
MISSION
To help individuals grow their relationships with the Lord and others.
"Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people."
Luke 2:52 NLT
"The boy Samuel grew taller and grew in favor with the Lord and with the people."
1 Samuel 2:26 NLT
VISIONARY SERVANT LEADER
Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon is a spiritual body builder. She is a pastor, preacher, teacher, bestselling author, podcaster, and public speaker. In addition to ministering via Favored by the Father Ministries, she currently serves as the Associate pastor of Beulah Baptist Church, Adjuct Professor (discipleship) at the Virginia University of Lynchburg, Past Moderator of the Southside Rappahannock Baptist Association, a member of the conference and retreat planning committee of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia. Dr. Brehon has recently been appointed as the National Singles Coalition Coordinator to nurture singles nationwide and globally.
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YouTube
Explore Favored by the Father Ministries on YouTube and listen to sermons, podcasts, and music playlists created by our Visionary Servant Leader.
FLUTTER FREELY out of confining dark boxes and be UNBOXED on Purpose!
Other Podcast Appearances
Bloom where you are planted in every life season with Special Guest Rev. Dr. Barbara Brehon
Safe Sharing
Royal Falcon and the Hillcrest Orchard Camp Programs with Barbara Brehon
GOOD or EVIL
Discover a Transforming Camping Experience: A Sneak Peek into Created In The Image of God
Dr. Brehon’s ministry is marked by authenticity, wisdom, and a deep passion for guiding others toward purpose, healing, and the favor of God. Through retreats, writing, preachin, podcasting, and teaching, Dr. Brehon empowers others to embrace healing, purpose, and the transforming favor of God in their everyday lives.
Giving
Help us to continually provide our virtual services by giving monthly. Any amount will defray monthly maintenance costs. Giving is a way of thanking God for all the blessings in our lives, planting seeds of grace, and praying for us to fulfill our mission, vision, and purpose. We thank you in advance.