Overview
A Group Coordinator is the point person for a local or online Renovaré Book Club group during the 2026 – 27 Season (October – May). Most groups meet once a month.
Please read all details below, then tap the button at the bottom to join us!
As a small thank you, coordinators receive a 50% discount on this season’s regular price through August 18.
What are the books and who is facilitating?
We have a wonderful lineup of books and facilitators exploring the theme of journeying ancient paths toward the heart of Jesus.
- Dwelling in Christ by Jonathan R. Bailey, facilitated by the author
- The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan, facilitated by Karen Swallow Prior
- Into the Quiet by John Mark Comer, facilitated by the author
- The Way of the Heart by Henri Nouwen, facilitated by Wil Hernandez
What are the coordinator requirements?
- A willingness to share your first name and general region with members, and reply to those interested in joining.
- A commitment to facilitate one meeting per month, October – May (eight total), in person or online.
- A commitment to read all four books on schedule and lead discussion at each meeting (we provide prompts).
- A commitment to communicate promptly with your group, by whatever method works best — email, text, group chat, or the online forum.
- A commitment to keep your group open only to registered members of the Book Club.
What do I get when I become a coordinator?
- A thoughtful Coordinator Handbook, updated for this season
- Access to a coordinators-only online space
- Coordinators-only meetings with Carolyn Arends and other Renovaré staff
- Materials for sharing the club
What is the schedule?
- Book 1: Oct 5 – Nov 16
- Book 2: Nov 30 – Jan 25
- Book 3: Feb 1 – March 15
- Book 4: March 29 – May 10
What should I have ready before I apply?
1. A short bio (100 words or less) and (an optional-but-encouraged!) photo. Give people a glimpse into who you are and one book that formed you. It might just be what helps an introverted, bookish person feel brave enough to join. Example: I’ve been a Christian for almost 30 years, and I’ve often been tempted to think spiritual growth comes from trying harder or doing more. Reading The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard really helped change my thinking on how spiritual practices are about creating room for the Holy Spirit to work, not about us performing. My family and I live in Denver, CO. This is my first year coordinating a Renovaré Book Club discussion group. I look forward to being with you!
2. A day, time, and frequency for your meet-up. (e.g. monthly on the Third Tuesday at 7pm). Pre-setting your meeting time helps members decide between groups. If you’re not sure, choose what works best for you right now. You can easily change it later.
3. A payment method for the discounted Book Club membership cost of $30 (50% off). Those in the U.S. can optionally add the first book for $10, shipping included.
Sound like a good fit?
Tap the button to sign up, or scroll for FAQ.
Questions + Answers
Some coordinators meet once a month, while others meet twice a month. As a coordinator, we ask that you commit to meeting once a month; if additional gatherings are mutually agreed upon by everyone in the group, you’re welcome to increase that number to twice a month! Any more than that might feel too burdensome.
There is no single time that works best for every group, particularly for online coordinators who are often gathering people across multiple time zones. Several groups have found evening gatherings to work well. Others have met during the day and found success. Pick a time that works for you, and others will join if that works best for them!
Meeting length can vary, but 1½ – 2 hours has worked well for most groups. One seasoned coordinator shared that their group originally met for about two hours but found that 60 – 75 minutes helped everyone stay focused and also made participation easier for people joining from different time zones.
Our typical recommendation is 9 – 12 people, but groups vary in size and composition! Some online groups are large and split into breakout rooms for discussion (you’ll need a personally paid Zoom account for those features), and others are as small as 2 – 3 people. The right size is the one you have!
We encourage you to sign up for whatever fits your schedule best. If that’s in-person, you just might find a member signing up for your in-person group instead of online because it’s listed as an option! That said, if you initially offer an in-person group and discover there is no one in the area who can attend, you can reach out to [email protected] to change it to an online group.
Coordinators can use either Zoom or Google Meet, but they will need to provide their own account. A paid Zoom account is not required. If you are limited to a 40-minute meeting, use the meeting end as a natural spot for a quick break and have everyone join again on the same link.
It is possible that members will join the Book Club throughout the entire season. If your group reaches capacity, or you prefer to consider it full, you can reach out to David Kim to take it off the site.
Yes we will work through the books in this order: Dwelling in Christ, The Pilgrims’ Progress, Into the quiet, and The Way of the Heart. We spend seven weeks on each book. Members will receive a reading schedule outlining which book and pages the group will read together each week.
If you find yourself with very few members as the beginning of the Book Club nears, reach out to David Kim at [email protected] for options to shift to an online group or merge with another group.
The date will be announced soon, and the orientation will take place in early September. All confirmed coordinators will receive an email with the orientation date.
If you are unable to attend, you will still receive access to the recording.
Renovaré will provide some shareable graphics and wording that coordinators can use as they invite others to participate. At the same time, a simple, personal invitation is a wonderful way to invite people into the Book Club. Note that public registration for the Club opens on August 20.
Absolutely! Many groups are formed by local communities coming together to meet. We ask that everyone register for a Book Club Membership to access the emails, podcasts, and online content.
For those who live in the US, you can purchase Jon Bailey’s book Dwelling in Christ for $10 with your membership. If you live outside the US, you can pre-order the book; either option will get the book into your hands about two weeks before the start of Book Club. John Mark Comer’s book Into the quiet will be released with plenty of time prior to its scheduled timeframe in the Book Club.
We have a limited number of memberships available on a sliding scale for those with financial limitations. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information.