The CEO of B.A.B.E
Minister Barbara Smith
B.A.B.E (Becoming A Better Example) is a faith-based ministry dedicated to empowering, enriching and enhancing the lives of women through academics and scriptural teachings of Jesus Christ.
Who's Barbra Smith
She has over three decades of nursing experience as a Register Nurse with the Henry Ford Health System. She has worked as an Infusion Nurse, Hematology/Oncology as a Nurse Navigator, Women Health and is presently retired. In addition, she has incorporated her ability within the medical profession and conjoined it with scriptural knowledge to provide an in-depth explanation of biblical principles. She has been given the opportunity to speak in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Minister Barbara Smith is the mother of three adults’ sons and has eight grandchildren. She lives in Redford, Michigan.
B.A.B.E. (Becoming A Better Example) is taken from the scriptural passage, I Timothy 4:12, “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
All these terms speak to the attributes and characteristics of the believers especially, “words” and “conversation” Words come from our mouths, but conversation is not about verbal words but our lifestyle. When words come out of your mouth are different from our lifestyle, then our actions become a contradiction and a counterfeit. When the words out of our mouth are the same as our lifestyle then we are examples of believers and become someone to be imitated or modeled.
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"Being a part of B.A.B.E. has truly been a blessing. This ministry doesn’t just talk about faith—it lives it. Watching women grow in their purpose and walk boldly in God’s calling brings me so much joy. I’m honored to support this vision of spiritual and personal transformation."
Maya Angelou
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"B.A.B.E. is more than a ministry—it’s a movement. I’ve witnessed firsthand how women are being empowered to rise above life’s challenges and become true examples of strength, grace, and faith. Supporting this work has been one of the most rewarding decisions I’ve made."
Michelle Obama
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"What drew me to B.A.B.E. was its heart. This ministry uplifts women in ways that are practical, spiritual, and deeply meaningful. It’s a safe place to grow, to heal, and to become the woman God created you to be. I proudly stand with Barbara Smith and the B.A.B.E. mission."
Harriet Tubman
Why B.A.B.E.?
Because women are called to be more than survivors—we’re called to be examples.
B.A.B.E. (Becoming A Better Example) was created to answer a higher calling: to help women grow, heal, and rise as visible reflections of Christ in today’s world. Too often, women feel overlooked, broken, or unsure of their purpose. B.A.B.E. says, “You were made for more.”
Inspired by 1 Timothy 4:12, we believe that every woman—regardless of her past—can live as an example in word, conduct, love, spirit, faith, and purity. Through Christ-centered teaching, mentorship, and community, we guide women into transformation—not just for themselves, but for the generations following them.
Why B.A.B.E.?
Because the world needs to see what faith really looks like in action.
Because our daughters need role models.
Because our communities need light-bearers.
Because we were never meant to stay in the chrysalis—we were meant to fly.
B.A.B.E. isn’t just a name—it’s a movement.
A movement of women Becoming A Better Example every single day.
The Monarch doesn’t just fly—it migrates thousands of miles with unshakable direction, carried by unseen winds and guided by divine design. In the same way, B.A.B.E. women are called to rise, move with purpose, and impact generations.
Let the Monarch be our symbol of faith-filled metamorphosis—proof that with God, what begins in stillness can soar in strength.
The Monarch’s Message
Like the Monarch butterfly, every woman on the journey to becoming a better example undergoes stages of growth—some hidden, some stretching, all sacred. From the humble caterpillar to the chrysalis, to the unfolding of wings, the Monarch reminds us that transformation is a process. It requires patience, protection, and purpose.
The Monarch doesn’t just fly—it migrates thousands of miles with unshakable direction, carried by unseen winds and guided by divine design. In the same way, B.A.B.E. women are called to rise, move with purpose, and impact generations.
Let the Monarch be our symbol of faith-filled metamorphosis—proof that with God, what begins in stillness can soar in strength.
Mission Statement
At B.A.B.E. (Becoming A Better Example), our mission is to empower women and individuals of all ages to live with integrity, faith, and purpose by becoming exemplary models of Christian belief and character. Rooted in 1 Timothy 4:12, we aim to inspire transformation through teaching, mentorship, and community outreach—encouraging believers to lead by example in word, conduct, love, spirit, faith, and purity. We are committed to nurturing a generation of leaders who will shine as beacons of godliness in every sphere of life.
The Monarch doesn’t just fly—it migrates thousands of miles with unshakable direction, carried by unseen winds and guided by divine design. In the same way, B.A.B.E. women are called to rise, move with purpose, and impact generations.
Let the Monarch be our symbol of faith-filled metamorphosis—proof that with God, what begins in stillness can soar in strength.
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