About Mike

Mike believes in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Additionally, he is an Air Force veteran, writer and founder of Positivity Place, and a part-time tennis instructor.

Positivity Place

Positivity Place is a newsletter and charitable organization, published and founded by Mike Barber. Get a refreshing dose of inspirational goodness in your email inbox by subscribing for free at positivityplace.org.



Donations by Positivity Place

Since the founding of Positivity Place, in 2024, the organization has donated to the following non-profit organizations:


The bulk of the donated money comes from tennis lessons provided by Mike Barber. If you live, or plan on visiting, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, email Mike to learn more about lessons."Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7


Skills

Thanks to the Air Force and other government jobs, Mike has acquired over a 20+ year career the following skills: Time and organizational management, press release development, strategic communications, IT support, executive calendar management, and more.


Tennis

Mike fell in love with the sport of tennis during his high school years in Whitney Point, New York. In June 1995, he began a 10-year, full-time tennis teaching career, receiving certifications from the U.S. Professional Tennis Association and Professional Tennis Registry. After transitioning to a new career, in the U.S. Air Force, Mike continued helping players of all ages and abilities learn tennis on a part-time basis.Mike currently teaches tennis in Manteo, North Carolina. Email Mike, if you're interested in learning the 'sport for a lifetime.'


Honors & Awards

  • Air Force Achievement Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters

  • Air Force Commendation Medal

  • Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border

  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters

  • Air Force Training Ribbon

  • Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster

  • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

  • National Defense Service Medal

  • Pennsylvania Major General Thomas J. Steward Medal

  • Pennsylvania Major General Thomas R. White, Jr. Medal

  • Pennsylvania State Service Medal

  • Secretary's Commendation Award

  • 2018 & 2022 Safety Champion Award



Lean on God's Word and His strength to help you rein in stress and repair emotional wounds.