Barney Cargile has served in pastoral ministry since 1976. Recently widowed, he lives on a small organic farm in Santa Rosa, California. He has two children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cargile serves as an associate pastor with Santa Rosa Christian Church, and works with ministries dedicated to freeing people from addiction, human trafficking and domestic violence.
His greatest joys are traveling, teaching, writing and playing “monster” with his grandkids. He bases his life on Jesus's statement, "If you remain in me, and I in you, you will bear much fruit.” He is passionate about partnering with God to free those who are in spiritual and psychological bondage. He has traveled extensively, teaching worldwide.
His first book, Thriving in Quarantine, was a number-one best-seller on Amazon. It chronicles the misadventures of their family on the Grand Princess in 2020, when COVID first made news. His second book, Thriving in Troubled Times, is a companion volume, offering hope and encouragement during these difficult days.
His newest book, The Perfect Gift, is a Christmas devotional, published by Our Daily Bread.
