Recently, about 100 intercessors gathered for Austin Awake’s prayer training event. It was encouraging to see a relatively even split of Millennials/Gen Z, and Boomers/Gen X among the participants. Barb led the first session and stirred everyone by asking them to consider their worldview. This discussion forces one to ask, how much of what I do is based on my culture versus based on the Bible? The presentation included data, as shown below, from George Barna’s 2026 Research noting that 68-82% of all U.S. adults lack biblical alignment across all worldview categories regardless of faith or religious affiliation. Millennials ...
Barb Bucklin is the founder of Vision Luke 4:18 Ministries, a ministry serving the Body of Christ by providing prayer, meeting physical needs of the homeless and poor, and working toward the unity that Jesus so desired.
Vision Luke 4:18’s healing and deliverance ministry has become one of the most sought-after services in the city of Austin and surrounding areas, attracting people from all walks of life who desire physical and spiritual freedom and restoration. A respected citywide ministry leader, Barb has served and is presently serving on boards and steering committees for numerous inter-church and citywide ministry groups. Barb describes her role as a “gatherer”, bringing together churches, ministries and individuals with the ultimate goal of transforming the city of Austin into a place called Beulah, the Hebrew word for “married.” She believes that prayer is the answer.
Since my deliverance session, things are going wonderfully and I feel light. My greatest gift is Jesus’ Peace with everything in my life. I experienced God’s miracle blessings. Stuff that was in my soul was removed and I’m stronger and now immediately rebuke the enemy. The valleys are not as treacherous as they were, and the mountains are full of joy. My session was life changing. I’m thankful to be here and for all the people God put in my path to help me. My message to other people is that Jesus is real! Get to know Him.