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HeadlinesBreakPoint: The Empty Planet Population Bust, not Population Bomb
By John Stonestreet & Roberto RiveraWe’ve mentioned in the past on BreakPoint about “zombie abortion arguments.” You know, those arguments that just won’t die? They continue to be repeated long after they should have been “dead and buried.” Like zombies in movies, these arguments continue shuffling…
HeadlinesWhy I'm Changing My Mind About Technology
By Carey NieuwhofHow do you feel about your phone? That’s an increasingly interesting question. Ask me that five years ago and I would have told you I love mine. My guess is that by now you might have a love/hate relationship with it. You love what it gives you, but you’re not sure what it’s doing…
News and Updates12,750 Children Impacted Through Biblical Worldview Conference
On June 25-27, Jeff Keaton, Dr. Josh Mulvihill, George Barna, and Dr. Glen Schultz spoke at a biblical worldview conference for teachers and administrators in New Orleans. The event was held at the World War II Museum to show a real-life example that beliefs have very real consequences. The evil…
News and UpdatesIt's Happening!
by Jeff Keaton In the 1960s and 70s, God birthed the Christian education/school movement in the United States. There were many cultural factors involved in the birth of this movement, but the removal of prayer and Bible reading from public schools was a significant catalyst. By the mid to late 80s…
HeadlinesBreakPoint: Trans Children and Parental Rights
By John Stonestreet & G. Shane MorrisImagine if tomorrow, a judge in the most liberal state in the country announced children no longer belong to their parents, they’re no longer under their parents’ authority. From henceforth, says the decree, kids belong to the state. Outraged parents would take…
HeadlinesCalifornia Raids Christian School, Seeks to Change Its Beliefs or Shut It Down
By Pacific Justice InstitutePacific Justice Institute (PJI) is fighting for the future of a Christian boarding school in Northern California that has been targeted by State officials. PJI believes the case has chilling implications for Christian schools throughout California. On January 18, 2019, a…
RevitalizationChurch Revitalization in Staunton, VA
Renewanation launched its 7th church revitalization focused on strengthening ministry to children and youth around biblical worldview at Staunton Grace Covenant Church in Virginia. On June 4-7, Dr. Josh Mulvihill and executive consultant Jere Vincent spent 3 days onsite assessing the state of the…
HeadlinesOur Children Are in Serious Danger
Libraries and schools across America are introducing children to deviant sexual behavior and significant gender confusion at very early ages. See article here. If God is ever gracious enough to give us a spiritual awakening, we will one day look back on these days with horror. Sexual exploitation…
News and UpdatesJeff Keaton Speaks for North Raleigh Christian Academy Commencement
Jeff Keaton gave the commencement address at North Raleigh Christian Academy on June 7. Jeff challenged the 120 graduates and their 2,000 family members and friends with “Lessons Time and Life have Taught Him.” In his address, Jeff encouraged them to never lose the hopes and dreams God places in…
News and UpdatesGet Acquainted with Renewanation in Rochester, MN
Jeff Keaton and Dr. Josh Mulvihill spent two days in Rochester, Minnesota introducing the work of Renewanation to individuals who wanted to learn more about our ministry of helping one million children develop a biblical worldview. Over two days, Jeff and Josh had ten meetings with twenty-four…
RevitalizationChristian School Revitalization in Action at Bangor Christian Schools
On May 3 and 4, Dr. Don Larson and Ron Gordon facilitated a Christian school strategic deployment session with Bangor Christian Schools (BCS) in Bangor, ME. BCS head of school, Dr. Jeff Benjamin, and senior pastor of Crosspoint Church, Jerry Mick, set the tone for the session by reminding the…
News and UpdatesNew School Launch: King's Christian Academy
Renewanation is offering our most advanced level of service to launch a new Christian school in Roanoke, VA. Coming alongside Parkway House of Prayer Church, we are providing a Renewanation coach, Jessica Robb, as a full-time head of school for the first year. In the first 12 months, Jessica, who…