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Blog ArticlesHow Many Must We Lose?
By Jeff Keaton – Founder, CEO & President of Renewanation Recently, I was meeting with a Renewanation partner in a Roanoke restaurant. A man, woman, and a college-aged young lady sat down in the booth next to us. Because of the volume of their conversation, I couldn’t help but overhear their…
News and UpdatesTax Credit Scholarship Highlight: Jefferson Christian Academy
Since 2015, Renewanation has been a qualified Scholarship Granting Organization. In 2016, we were privileged to raise $968,000 for this program. We’ve recently been highlighting our growing network of Christian schools we support through the Virginia Education Scholarships Tax Credit program.
Equipping Christian School Administrators
On May 17, Renewanation had the great pleasure to host a luncheon for Christian school administrators in the Southwest Virginia area. We deeply appreciate the daily work our administrators do in educating, caring, and shepherding the next generation in a biblical framework.
News and UpdatesVirginia Tax Credit Scholarship Program Info Session
On May 16, Renewanation was privileged to partner with Grace Christian School in Staunton, VA to present a Virginia Tax Credit Scholarship Program informational session. The emphasis of the seminar centered on maximizing the benefits afforded to contributors and schools.
Need to Strengthen Your School?
Renewanation’s Christian School Revitalization Program is making a very significant impact on schools across America. We are seeing schools grow by 50-100 students in the first 24 months after entering the program! We are also helping schools greatly improve their systems and practices.
News and UpdatesLaunch of Manderley Christian Camp and Conference Center
We are only a couple of weeks away from the soft launch of MC4. Our first event will be a day camp for kids, June 20-23. This camp will serve the needs of the children who live near the camp. We will then host several hundred teachers starting July 27-August 1.
News and UpdatesTax Credit Scholarship Highlight: Heritage Academy
Since 2015, Renewanation has been a qualified Scholarship Granting Organization. In 2016, we were privileged to raise $968,000 for this program. We’ve recently been highlighting our growing network of Christian schools we support through the Virginia Education Scholarships Tax Credit program.
News and UpdatesWelcome Newest Team Member - Curtis Cornell
Curtis Cornell began his full-time work as our Director of Scholarship Development last Monday. In his very first meeting, he was privileged to meet with a parent and grandparent who were seeking more information about how to help three children enroll in a biblical worldview school.
Impacting Schools So They Can Impact More Students!
Jeff Keaton spoke at Covenant Christian Academy in McAllen, Texas this past week to a large gathering of parents and to a smaller gathering of teachers and administrators. CCA worked hard to bring together their current and prospective parents to help them better understand the value of Christian…
News and UpdatesTax Credit Scholarship Highlight: Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
Since 2015, Renewanation has been a qualified Scholarship Granting Organization. In 2016, we were privileged to raise $968,000 for this program. Over the next few months, we are highlighting our growing network of Christian schools we support through the Virginia Education Scholarships Tax Credit…
News and UpdatesNew Christian School Endorsed by Answers in Genesis and in Partnership with Renewanation
We are excited to announce that Renewanation and Answers in Genesis are partnering together to launch Twelve Stones Christian Academy, which will be an independent AiG-endorsed K-12 school. Contact Dr. Kristin Bird at kristin@renewanation.org if you are interested in a teaching or administrative…
Blog ArticlesIf Only I Could Go Back
Over and over again I have talked with parents and grandparents whose hearts are broken over a child or grandchild who has abandoned the Christian faith. I usually meet these precious folks after I have given a speech on the powerful role education plays in shaping a child’s worldview.