A JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE, FAITH, AND PURPOSE
LISA BARNES


I desire to inspire
From Setback
To Comeback.
LISA BARNES, FOUNDER OF RISE GROUP-VA
My journey has been shaped by seasons of growth, challenge, and faith, each one refining who I am and strengthening my purpose. As a United States Air Force veteran, community advocate, and founder of RISE Group-VA, I have seen firsthand how hope, when paired with action, can transform lives.
My calling has taken me into prisons, churches, communities, and spaces where people are searching for restoration and a path forward. Through teaching, mentoring, and service, I have walked alongside individuals and families navigating hardship, transition, and new beginnings, always with a heart to restore dignity and opportunity.
I believe setbacks are not the end of the story. They are often the ground where growth begins. Today, I share the lessons of resilience, faith, and perseverance through mentoring, coaching, and community engagement, helping others discover their God-given purpose and the possibilities that lie ahead.
What’s behind us prepares us. What lies ahead holds promise.
Why Lisa?
Lisa Barnes brings a message rooted in faith, resilience, and hope. Whether engaging with individuals impacted by incarceration, speaking within faith communities, or participating in community conversations, her focus remains the same: helping people see beyond their circumstances and step confidently into what’s next.
Her work encourages reflection, healing, and forward movement, reminding others that transformation is possible and that a new chapter can begin at any moment.
