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A journey into a more conversational life with God.

New book selections for 2025-26 · Registration is open!

Early bird pricing ends September 15, 2025.

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You are invited to live in a loving, interactive, conversational friendship with the God of the universe. 

It’s what you were made for.

But you are living in an era sociologists are calling “the most distracted time in human history.” Hearing the voice of God in a sane and biblical way is more challenging than ever.

That's why we are as excited as ever about the Renovaré Book Club.

This season is an intentional journey through four carefully selected books to help you grow your capacity to recognize and respond to God’s voice.

Two contemporary mentors (Trevor Hudson and Pete Greig) and two saints from the past (François Fénelon and Sundar Singh) are ready and willing to serve as your trail guides.

And many fellow Book Club members will join you on the way.

While reading four good books doesn’t guarantee spiritual growth, God will often use the right book at the right time to speak into your lifeespecially when you read and pray and discuss in community.

The Renovaré Book Club combines curated books, a guided path, and a reading community into a journey of deepening friendship and conversation with God. We hope you'll join us.

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Thousands of people have experienced the Renovaré Book Club. They tell us things like this...

“There was something from each book that was a blessing. I was challenged in my faith, encouraged that I was not alone in trying to understand how to walk with Jesus in an authentic way.”

The Renovaré Book Club offers...

Member testimonial:

“Great book selections. Great book resources. Great community. It creates deep roots and leafy branches of spiritual formation.”

A Week-by-Week Journey With Trusted Guides

A week-by-week journey with trusted guides
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Discover a Book You Would Not Have Chosen

The Book Club selection committee thoughtfully chooses four books each season—books with that rare combination of depth and accessibility.

Some people ask us, Why can't I sign up for just one book?

Well, remember when most music came on records and CDs?

Often you'd buy an album for one song and then discover a hidden gem—a "deep cut"—a track that wasn't "radio friendly" but gripped your heart.

Our "playlist" of four books is an invitation to be surprised, to experience that little thrill of discovering a book you might never have picked up.

You'll encounter unique perspectives you might not otherwise meet—like the 17th-century French priest François Fénelon and the 19th-century Indian missionary Sundar Singh.

It's remarkable how often Book Club members tell us that the book they were least looking forward to ended up being the one that impacted them the most.

Join the journey—become a 2025-26 Renovaré Book Club member

Early bird discount ends September 15, 2025
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Membership With First Book
U.S. Only · add $6 shipping
$65 $60
  • Journey through four books
  • Runs Oct 6, 2025–May 8, 2026
  • Reading schedule and weekly emails
  • Members-only online community
  • Exclusive podcasts and essays
  • Optional volunteer-led discussion groups online (and in-person where available)
  • Paperback edition of In Search of God's Will, printed schedule, and bookmark
Includes membership and first book. Other books must be acquired separately. Outside U.S. or prefer to source all books? Choose other option.
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Membership Without First Book
No books included
$60 $55
  • Journey through four books
  • Runs Oct 6, 2025–May 8, 2026
  • Reading schedule and weekly emails
  • Members-only online community
  • Exclusive podcasts and essays
  • Optional volunteer-led discussion groups online (and in-person where available)
Includes membership with benefits above. All books must be acquired separately.
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More member testimonials:

"Worth investing in to build a rhythm of thoughtful engagement with your faith."
"Great book selections. Great book resources. Great community. It creates deep roots and leafy branches of spiritual formation."
"The Renovare Book Club offers helpful, useful content at a nice pace. I feel like I am reading with friends who keep me on track and offer incredible insight into what we are reading."
"I like the accountability of reading a book with a group."
"It’s a safe place to be challenged and encouraged. Exposed me to new authors and content that pushed my boundaries. I will do another year for sure!"
"I’ve been looking for a book club like this for a long time! Great variety of books from theological classics, spiritual practices, and biography."
"Very engaging, stretching, and enlightening!"
"Solid mix of books; practical, theological, soul and heart feeding. Terrific resources and accountability as well."
"Always a good selection of books, new & old. Great resources, podcasts, etc. An excellent way to keep learning and going deeper in your relationship with the Lord."
"We’re seeking God hard and at a level previously unknown. The bonding and love that [the Book Club] facilitated as we put our heads together and work out our salvation… Priceless."
"Being introduced to books that I normally would not read. It stretched me spiritually. It was a growing and great experience."
"It broadened my diversity experience in the Church."
"Finding like-minded Christians trying to thrive in a consumer-driven environment"
"I gained insights into love, perseverance thru suffering, thankfulness, non-violence, understanding the thinking of ancient times…"
"These books helped me to more fully understand the presence of God in my life and begin to include Him more in my daily experiences."
"I was challenged to rethink my walk with the Lord and draw closer to him through more meaningful prayer and transformation of my mind."
"It was a real blessing to read things I would not normally read and be able to discuss them with new friends. It greatly expanded the benefit derived from each book due to the broadened perspective of other believers. Also, it was fun to share time with other book nerds like me! 😁"
"In addition to reading four books (yay!), I have noticed my shift in thinking.… becoming closer to Jesus. It was very beneficial."
"Meeting with a group of people who were reading and wrestling with the material alongside me made for rich conversations. Others took notice of things that I missed."
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FAQ

General

What is Renovaré?

Founded by Celebration of Discipline author Richard J. Foster, Renovaré is a Christian nonprofit that creates resources and kindles communities which help people become more like Jesus. Learn more about Renovaré.

What are the benefits of membership?

Membership includes the reading schedule with email reminders, study guides, podcasts, essays, webinars, and a members-only discussion forum where you can interact with other members and the Renovaré team members leading the sessions. Membership also includes access to volunteer-led meet-up groups — virtual or in-person — in select areas.

Timing (Start Date, Ship Dates)

When does the Book Club begin? Can I join anytime?

The Renovaré Book Club begins October 6 with a prep week, then reading begins on October 13. You can join anytime—even after Book Club begins — and jump in with us. You’ll have access to all resources that have been released this season. 

How long will I have access to the Book Club resources and discussions?

Once you join, you will have perpetual access to this season’s resources and access to the discussion forums through Summer 2026.

Books

Are books included with membership?

There are two membership options: one without any books, and one with ONLY the first book (U.S. Only). The value of the membership is in the guidance, podcast conversations, and the community.

Books may be borrowed from your local library, purchased at your local bookseller, or purchased using Amazon or CBD links on the Book Club purchase page

Does it matter which editions of the books I use?

Readers typically find it easier to use the recommended editions, as page numbers and other details can be edition-specific. The weekly reading assignments themselves do tend to match with chapter breaks. 

Note: We are also aware that our readers are increasingly using ebook versions of the texts, and we will do our best to make the reading assignments make sense for the digital versions of our chosen editions as well.

Discussion Groups

Virtual and in-person groups: How do they work? When do they meet? Does Renovaré facilitate them?

We have been encouraged by the discussion small groups — online and in-person — led by our wonderful member-volunteers.

Renovaré publishes the list of meet-ups but does not have a direct role in hosting the groups. Here is the list of current groups. (Once you become a member, you’ll be able to see group coordinators’ contact info.)

That said, here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • Your membership fee covers the study guide, podcasts, essays, weekly reminders, and access to the online community. Meet-ups, whether virtual or in-person, are a free bonus to the Book Club made possible by volunteers. Because of that, Renovaré cannot accept responsibility for individuals’ experiences — whether as host or participant — in a Book Club group.
  • You must be a member of the Book Club to connect with a local host. We have assured our hosts that their information will only be made available to those who belong to the Book Club. Once you join, you will receive a special link to the coordinators’ names and email addresses so you can connect with them.
  • Dates and times of meet-ups are set by hosts and are published on the Book Club website for your convenience.

New volunteers are always signing up to lead, so do continue to check the listings as we draw nearer to the start date. 

We expect our Book Club members to treat one another as Jesus would, with the highest level of honor and respect. Any sort of abuse or harassment will not be tolerated — whether in-person or online.

How can I volunteer to coordinate a discussion group?

It’s easy to become a discussion group coordinator. Most groups only meet once a month, and we’ll provide a simple guidebook with tips. Learn more on the Group Coordinator Signup Page.

How do I find out if there is an in-person discussion group in my area?

Here is the list of current groups.

Note that you must be a member of the Book Club to contact local volunteer hosts about meet-up times and locations. You will receive a special link with host contact information in your welcome email once you join the Club.

How The Book Club Works

Who chooses the books?

Each year the Renovaré Book Club Selection Committee, which includes Carolyn Arends, Richard Foster, and other Renovaré team members, meets and chooses the titles for the Book Club. Dozens of new and classic books are considered and carefully narrowed down to four choices. This is an independent selection process — no publisher can pay to have its book included.

Who are the moderators of the Book Club? Can I interact with them online?

Each session has a facilitator (either the author or an expert on the book) who will help you grow as you read each title. They provide bonus articles and weekly podcasts about the book, but they do not engage on the discussion forums. You will have an opportunity to post a question for the facilitator that might be included in each session’s webinar, which is driven by members’ questions.

The Renovaré Book Club Liaison, David Kim, moderates and engages with members on the discussion board.

Finally, our regional virtual and in-person meet-up groups are coordinated by volunteer Book Club members.

How do I access downloads and participate in the discussions?

All resources and discussion are through a special Book Club members website. Members will receive their login information via email starting September 29 (and, after Sept 29, within a couple of hours of joining).

What is the time commitment when I join the Book Club? Do I have to participate at a certain time or day of the week?

The Renovaré Book Club can fit just about any schedule. We read each book over six weeks but include a prep week at the start and a wrap-up week at the end, so there is plenty of cushion. The reading assignments” are not more than 50 pages per week.

At the beginning of each book, our members receive an Introduction and an outline of the proposed reading schedule. Every Monday, we send out an update that includes:

  • A reminder of that week’s reading assignment
  • A supplementary resource (always a podcast and sometimes an article) from that book’s facilitator
  • (Sometimes) optional bonus resources for members who want to go deeper
  • A discussion question for those who wish to engage in online discussion.

At the end of each book, there is a live Readers’ Questions webinar with the book’s facilitator. (The webinar is recorded for those who can’t attend.)

All of the resources, once posted, are available all season. Other than the webinar, there are no live” online discussions (members can post at any time), and you may engage as much or as little as you would like online.

Members who participate in a virtual or in-person meet-up group led by a volunteer coordinator will gather once-a-month at a time and day determined by the volunteer.

I already have a book club group in my church or community. Can I use the Renovaré Book Club materials for my own group?

We love group participation in all forms! If you’d like your group members to receive the Renovaré Book Club weekly emails and have access to the online discussion forum, each member will need to register for the Club separately.

If, however, you’d like to use the Renovaré Book Club materials to lead your own group offline, you can register yourself and purchase a group license. This will allow you to give your group access to printable resources and a shareable link to podcasts and webinars.

We offer two offline group licenses. You must first purchase a standard membership before purchasing a group license.

Interested in purchasing a group license? Email [email protected] with your name, location, church name (if using it in a church), and which license you want, and we’ll reply with next steps.

To clarify, these licenses don’t allow group members besides the leader to create an online Renovaré Book Club account. They allow the group leader to share Book Club resources with their group: schedule, podcasts, discussion prompts. We will provide a shareable link that consolidates all Book Club resources on one page (updated as they are released each week).

Other Questions

Can I purchase a Book Club Membership as a gift for someone else?

Yes. Thank you for wanting to give a membership to the Renovaré Book Club! 

At this time, if you would like to give a gift membership to the Book Club, please use the regular Join” link at renovare.org/bookclub and enter your recipient’s information (name and email) with your information for billing.

Do you offer refunds?

Due to the event-like nature of the Book Club, memberships are not returnable/refundable. Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions before you sign up. Thanks for your understanding and for your support of the work of Renovaré.

I have another question.

We’re here to help. Email [email protected].

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