When it comes to the Charismatic Stream, Renovaré president Chris Hall coaches, “Avoid cookie cutter paradigms.” He shares with Nathan Foster personal stories of experiencing the Holy Spirit in unexpected ways.
Also see Chris Hall’s related essay, The Surprising Power of the Holy Spirit.
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Christopher A. Hall served as president of Renovaré from 2015-2022. Previously Chris was Director of Academic Spiritual Formation and Distinguished Professor of Theology at Eastern University. Chris is the author of a number of books, including The Mystery of God (with Steven D. Boyer; Baker Academic), The Trinity (with Roger Olson; Eerdmans), and Living Wisely with the Church Fathers (Intervarsity Press). His most recent book is A Different Way (HarperOne). Chris and his wife Debbie reside in Philadelphia. They have three grown children and three grandchildren.
Nathan Foster is an author and host of Life With God, a Renovaré Podcast. Formerly, he was an Associate Professor of social work and served as the Andrews Chair in Spiritual Formation at Spring Arbor University. He was also a licensed clinical social worker and certified addictions counselor. Nathan has published two books, including The Making of an Ordinary Saint: My Journey from Frustration to Joy with the Spiritual Disciplines.