Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Reverend Barnett is a graduate of the Milwaukee Trade and Technical High School. Upon graduation from high school, Reverend Barnett attended Milwaukee Area Technical College. 

Reverend Barnett preached his first sermon and was licensed to preach at the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church on January 1, 2000. He is currently ministering at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission, has participated in Community Prayer Walks and provides pastoral care support to persons in hospitals.

Reverend Barnett is employed at Froedtert Hospital in Environmental Services. He has received the Extra Mile Award from Froedtert Hospital, and the Certificate of Completion for the Froedtert Hospital Personal Care Training Course.

Reverend Barnett enjoys sharing the Gospel of Jesus, the Christ with everyone whom he encounters and has prepared himself for greater effectiveness by completing the Evangelism Explosion International Training course.

Reverend Barnett is married to Janene Barnett.

Reverend Barnett’s favorite scripture is Colossians 3:17, "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."