Susan Barnes is an Australian Christian author with thirty years of experience in pastoral ministry. She has served in various roles at the different churches where her husband, Ross, was the pastor. As a pastor’s wife, Susan was privileged to listen to, comfort and support people during difficult times. She also walked with God through her own difficulties, including her husband’s cancer diagnosis when their children were young. Since earning a degree in Christian ministry, Susan has served as a chaplain and an interim pastor at rural churches in Victoria and New South Wales, Australia. Books have always been an important part of her life, and she worked for many years in public and school libraries, recently retiring as a librarian.

Susan’s theological beliefs are those stated in the Apostles’ Creed which have been believed by Christians for nearly 2,000 years. She attends an evangelical protestant church. To read Susan’s journey to faith, click here.

At the first church where Ross served as pastor, Susan began writing devotional thoughts for the church newsletter. She has been writing devotions ever since. In 2005, she started a blog and later this website where she posts her devotional thoughts, book reviews, and inspirational articles. Her devotions have been published in a variety of settings, such as church newsletters and local newspapers. Her writing reflects her belief that faith must be relevant to everyday life.

Susan’s book, 10 Blessings of God You Won’t Want to Miss won the Omega Writers 2020 CALEB unpublished non-fiction award. The book was published in 2025. The best compliment someone can give Susan about her work is, “you made me think.”

Ross and Susan have enjoyed living and ministering in many small country towns. They now live in central Victoria, where their two sons and four grandchildren also live. Plus, they have a married daughter in southern Victoria. Susan’s favourite things are books, computers, and libraries. Plus, she has recently joined a ukulele group! 

Susan seeks to live a quiet life but has discovered God often has other ideas!