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In addition to presenting Renovaré conferences and retreats, our staff and ministry team members can be found nurturing the with-God life in a variety of church, business, nonprofit, and educational settings.

Upcoming Events

Foxtail Featured 2
Gathering

Denver, Colorado

June 11–13, 2020

The Foxtail: An Annual Gathering for Friends in Formation

A new annual gathering from Renovaré. Three special days for 300 sojourners on the Jesus Way to seek renewal together through meals, music, worship, teaching, fellowship, silence, and laughter.

WITH Nathan Foster, Chris Hall, Carolyn Arends, Brian Morykon
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Event Featured 2020 03 20 Stuart
Conference

Stuart, FL

March 20–21, 2020

Questions from Jesus Conference

Reading the Gospels, it is striking how often we find Jesus asking people questions, inviting them to explore the views they hold and the longings that shape them. Carolyn uses teaching, music, and interaction to help us sit with several of the questions Jesus asks … letting Him ask them of us.

WITH Carolyn Arends
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Coffee And Conversation
Gathering

Denver, CO

March 21, 2020

Coffee and Conversation with Richard Foster and Friends

Join us for a special morning with Richard Foster, Nathan Foster, Mimi Dixon, and Chris Hall. 100% of ticket proceeds support the work of Renovaré.

WITH Richard J. Foster, Nathan Foster, Miriam Dixon, Chris Hall, Brian Morykon
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Past Events

2019 11 Chicago Another Life Conf3 Willow Logo
Conference

South Barrington, IL

November 16, 2019

Another Kind of Life Conference

Jesus invites us into another kind of life—an abundant life! But, what does that look like now? Chris Hall and Carolyn Arends will explore this idea in the Another Kind of Life Conference on Saturday, November 16, 9 AM–5 PM at the Practice. Carolyn will also be speaking on Sunday, November 17 at the Practice service.

WITH Carolyn Arends, Chris Hall
Hutchmoot
Conference

Franklin, TN

October 10–13, 2019

HUTCHMOOT (Sold Out)

You’re invited to come and enjoy a weekend of live music, delicious food and conversation, and a series of discussions centered on art, faith, and the telling of great stories across a range of mediums. Carolyn Arends, Renovaré’s Director of Education, will give the keynote address.

WITH Carolyn Arends
Genesis Summit 2019 2
Conference

Niagara Falls, ON

October 3–4, 2019

Genesis Summit 2019

Genesis Summit will challenge each person in his or her own formation as together we explore and consider how formation occurs in the life of the church. Join Renovaré’s Director of Education Carolyn Arends and other likeminded leaders from across Canada to gain insight, be equipped and empowered to minister within the 21st Century.

WITH Carolyn Arends
2019 09 14 Event Saintmark
Conference

Vestavia Hills, Alabama (Near Birmingham)

September 14, 2019

Living God's Questions

It is striking how often in Scripture that God asks people questions, inviting them to explore the views they hold and the longings that shape them. During our time together, Trevor Hudson and Carolyn Arends will use teaching, music, interaction, and silent reflection to help us sit with several of the questions God asks.

WITH Trevor Hudson, Carolyn Arends
Larry Crabb1
Conference

Houston, TX

May 16–17, 2019

Living the Larger Story

The purpose of this conference is to celebrate Larry Crabb’s amazing ministry through a consideration of his contributions to Christian counseling and the evangelical church by hearing from friends and colleagues, including Renovaré Ministry Team members Mimi Dixon, Gary Moon, and Siang-Yang Tan, as well as Larry himself.

WITH Miriam Dixon, Siang-Yang Tan, Gary Moon
2019Gilmont Featured
Retreat

East Texas (at Gilmont Conference Center)

May 3–5, 2019

Walking with the Good Shepherd

Drawing on themes Psalm 23 and informed by Dallas Willard’s book Life Without Lack, this retreat offers practical teaching sessions by Renovaré Ministry Team members, space to explore nature and rest, opportunity for spiritual direction with trained spiritual directors, and time to worship and hear original music.

WITH Brian Morykon, Margaret Campbell