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Bringing the Vision to LifeBlog Articles

Bringing the Vision to Life

By Jeff Keaton, Founder, CEO & President of RenewanationI recently read the book of Titus in my morning devotions. In Chapter 2:11-14, I read, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live…

eschneider2Sep 14, 20171 min
Renewanation and Answers in Genesis Launch New Christian SchoolNews and Updates

Renewanation and Answers in Genesis Launch New Christian School

This past April, a group of parents at Answers in Genesis identified an urgent need for a solid, biblical worldview Christian school in the Florence, KY area, just south of Cincinnati, OH.

eschneider2Sep 14, 20171 min
Need Help With Your Children and Youth Ministries?News and Updates

Need Help With Your Children and Youth Ministries?

On October 1st, Dr. Josh Mulvihill will begin his full-time work as Renewanation’s Director of Church and Family Ministry. Dr. Mulvihill has led for many years one of the largest church children’s ministries in America.

eschneider2Sep 14, 20171 min
News and Updates

Mayor’s Military Kids is Marching Forward!

Renewanation is honored to be working with eleven military families this year through our Mayor’s Military Kids Scholarship Program. This is a significant increase from previous years, and we could not be more pleased.

eschneider2Sep 14, 20171 min
When You Give, Give SmartThe RenewaNation Review

When You Give, Give Smart

My job as a financial planner is to ensure my clients manage their resources effectively. One aspect is to make sure they give to charities in the smartest possible way. For many of my clients, the strategy of donating appreciated securities (stocks and mutual funds) from a taxable brokerage

eschneider2Sep 1, 20173 min
The RenewaNation Review

Divine Intersections

It was something I had done many times before. At the invitation of a pastor, I was at a hotel conference center to give a seminar to his leadership team. Little did I know that on this routine path, God had led me to a divine

eschneider2Sep 1, 20173 min
Is It Possible?The RenewaNation Review

Is It Possible?

If I had been told early on in my foray into motherhood that I’d be one of those “homeschool” moms I would have laughed and said, “Never!” And as a nurse, my favorite line in reference to homeschooling was often, “Bring a child to me when

eschneider2Sep 1, 20178 min
Children Under SiegeThe RenewaNation Review

Children Under Siege

The Devil is filled with fury because he knows that his time is short (see Rev 12:12). 50.4 million school children in our nation are under satanic attack. [1] Satan is engaged in a relentless battle against the foundational principles of human life ordained in Creation by God through His divine

eschneider2Sep 1, 20176 min
Gaining WisdomThe RenewaNation Review

Gaining Wisdom

There was a time when people thought an educated person was someone with lots of information. But information is easy for everyone these days; much too easy. Most people struggle to finish reading an article like this because of the many distractions of our modern life.

eschneider2Sep 1, 20172 min
Engaging Unbelievers PhilosophicallyThe RenewaNation Review

Engaging Unbelievers Philosophically

I’ve discovered it is often useful to prepare people for the gospel by asking them some philosophical questions. One reason I do this is to help people recognize that truth is exclusive. In our postmodern culture, people think that we all create our own truth,

eschneider2Sep 1, 20177 min
Introducing Dr. Josh MulvihillNews and Updates

Introducing Dr. Josh Mulvihill

We are very excited to welcome Dr. Josh Mulvihill to our Renewanation leadership team. Josh will be serving as our Executive Director of Church and Family Ministries.

eschneider2Aug 15, 20172 min
Events

Need to raise more funds to advance your mission?

September 21-23 will be a ministry-changing event at Manderley Christian Camp and Conference Center. Renewanation will be hosting a world-class donor development training camp. We have partnered with Zach Clark, the Founder and President of Development and Leadership Coaching.

eschneider2Aug 10, 20171 min