Courageous Renewal
Monday, April 29th 6:30pm to 9pm and Tuesday, April 30th 8am to 5pm
Our era is a time of tribalistic ethics, tech anxiety, class envy, and “owning” the opposition as if they were trophies. In such a time, disciples of Jesus can’t afford to let the surrounding cultures box the Christian faith into a preset, predictable mold. We are disciples of a creative, courageous King. The gospel of King Jesus renews everything it reaches, starting with us and moving outward into all creation. Our courageous King rescued and redeemed us, and he invites us to participate in his courageous renewal of all things.
RENEW.org Leaders Unpack the Teachings of Jesus that Fuel Disciple Making
Main Stage
Kyle Idleman
Kyle Idleman is a bestselling author and the senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, one of the largest churches in America. He’s most widely known for his award-winning book, not a fan., which has sold more than 1.3 million copies and has sparked a movement among believers. Kyle has authored other books including: One at a Time, The End of Me, gods at war, Grace Is Greater and Don’t Give Up. Kyle and his wife DesiRae have four children and live on a farm where he does no farming.
Kyle Idleman
Kyle will be synthesizing the day, with a personal challenge to commit to courageous renewal.
Orpheus J. Heyward
Dr. Orpheus J. Heyward is Senior Minister of the Renaissance Church of Christ. He is considered one of the most dynamic and scripturally sound gospel preachers among churches of Christ today. Having received his Masters of Arts in Theology, Masters of Arts in Biblical Studies and doctorate degree in Theological Exegesis, he is a constant student of the Bible.
Orpheus J. Heyward
Orpheus will cast the vision that courageous renewal requires a clarity, and priority on God’s word.
Josh Howard
Josh has been living in India since 2008 and has a passion to see the Kingdom of God spread throughout the world. He desires to raise up disciples who make disciples, leaders who create leaders, and churches that plant churches.
In 2015, he launched a ministry called Ignite, which has seen over 18,000 churches started in about eight years through movements of multiplication.
Josh Howard
Josh is painting the picture of what a local church with the core mission of making disciples is like.
Jeff Faull
Jeff Faull is a fourth generation preacher. He is in his 34th year as the Minister of the Mt Gilead Church in Mooresville, Indiana. A graduate of Cincinnati Christian University and of Summit Theological Seminary, Jeff co-founded and led the National Preaching Summit, an organization that promotes preaching excellence. He served 14 years as a contributing editor for Christian Standard magazine. He presently serves on the board of E2 Effective Elders and also as a regional director for Renew Discipleship. He has been blessed with opportunities to preach and lecture on preaching in multiple places around the globe. He and his wife Valerie have three children and nine grandchildren.
Jeff Faull
Jeff is describing true faith in Jesus; loyal, allegiant, faithful faith.
Jonathan Storment
Jonathan is the Preacher at the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas, He and his wife, Leslie, have five children and are passionate about discipling the next generation in the way of Jesus. Storment has written two books: How to Start a Riot and Bringing Heaven to Earth,” which he co-authored with Josh Ross.
Jonathan Storment
Jonathan will dismiss the excuses keeping anyone from doing all they can to proclaim the King Jesus Gospel.
Sydney Clayton
Sydney is a disciple, wife, and mom to 3 young boys. Along with her husband, she planted and helps serve Ethos Church, a young, urban church in Nashville, TN that is passionate about reaching the lost, serving the poor, and releasing ordinary people to plant churches all over the world.
In addition, she is a college professor with a doctorate in Physical Therapy, and enjoys training disciple makers in a variety of contexts. Sydney is especially passionate about equipping a new generation of women to live as disciple makers.
Sydney Clayton
Dave and Sydney Clayton will unpack how we need the Holy Spirit’s power for courageous renewal.
Dave Clayton
Dave is a disciple, husband, and dad to 3 young boys. Along with his wife, he planted and helps lead Ethos Church, a young, urban church in Nashville, TN that is passionate about reaching the lost, serving the poor, and releasing ordinary people to plant churches all over the world.
In addition, he is the founder and lead visionary for Onward, a global family of leaders who are committed to making disciples and planting churches across the world and Awaken Nashville, a city wide movement unifying churches in strategic initiatives of prayer and fasting in the greater Nashville area.
Dave Clayton
The Claytons will also be helping emcee the day with insights and introductions to the different facets of the day’s theme.
Shodankeh Johnson
Shodankeh Johnson is part of the Core Team of New Generations. He is responsible for the mobilization of intercessors across all regions and the training of Disciple Making Movement (DMM) leaders in the ‘pioneer places’ where the gospel has never been or has never flourished. In addition, Shodankeh provides DMM training for movement-minded ministries around the world.
Shodankeh is also the leader of New Harvest ministries in Sierra Leone, West Africa. New Harvest is an indigenous DMM organization that plants churches throughout the region and incorporates a wide-spectrum of ministries such as compassion, business development, leadership development, skills training and advanced education.
Shodankeh Johnson
Shodankeh has become one of our favorite prayer leaders. As we tithe our time to prayer, Shodankeh will lead us with his unique style of praise and petition.
Anthony Walker
Anthony Walker has been preaching the gospel for 20 years. He has been actively involved in the church as a song leader, youth worker, preacher, and any other role God calls him. He attended Lipscomb University in pursuit of an Art Education Degree. For 12 years, he has been the full-time minister of the Highway 231 Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, TN. He and his wife Jenny are the proud parents of 2 young children: a son, Remington, and a daughter, Reign.
Anthony Walker
Anthony will unpack the risk and reward of collaboration across cultural lines for the mission of Jesus.
Monday evening sessions will be topical, interactive breakouts led by thought leaders and practitioners. There will also be partner-network pre-conferences. See below for more details.
Breakout Speakers
Jeff Faull
Jeff will speak on behalf of e2 Effective Elders. He will unpack the what the Bible teaches regarding team unity, even when leaders disagree.
Ken Idleman
Ken is a former pastor and Bible college president. He is currently a VP of development with The Solomon Foundation. He will teach on the power of partnerships.
Jeremy Bacon
Author of the new book Sermon on the Mount, Jeremy will unpack the how to’s of understanding and teaching his book’s title subject.
Chad Ragsdale
Academic dean of Ozark Christian College, and co-author of The Disciple’s Mind, will present key take-aways from the new book.
Kerry Cox
Kerry leads a reproducing, disciple making culture amongst hundreds of students, young adults, and first-generation disciples. He will unpack proven methods of disciple making.
Mike Williams
Harding University president will discuss the future challenges for authentic disciples.
Renée Webb Sproles
Male & Female editor, Renée will discuss the important role of women in leadership.
Guy Hammond
Point leader of Strength in Weakness Ministries, Guy will unpack the latest on engaging with the LGBTQ community.
Matt Proctor
Ozark Christian College president, Matt Proctor will provide some of the dangers associated with adopting progressive theology.
Tina Wilson
Author of Step into Scripture will unpack this helpful resource.
Clayton Hentzel
Lead Pastor of The Crossing, Hentzel will discuss his experience leading a mega-church through the LGBTQ conversation.
Jim Putman
Real Life Ministries leader and author of DiscipleShift, will discuss ideas from his RENEW.org publication RelationShift.
Donnie Williams
Lead Pastor, Williams will discuss considerations for navigating an election year.
Jeff Duerler
Jeff is a Senior Pastor and Associate Director of RENEW.org. He will lead a 2 part class on the new heavens and new earth.
Paul Huyghebaert
Paul is a lead minister and Associate Director for RENEW.org. He will discuss why one should resist Christian Nationalism.
Michelle Eagle
Michelle is a discipleship and womens minister who will discuss the importance of understanding our identity in Christ.
Shodankeh Johnson
Shodankeh is a key leader in an exciting multiplication movement in West Africa. He will unpack the key to disciple making movements.
David Young
David is a founder of RENEW.org and will teach about spiritual warfare.
Anthony Walker
Anthony will unpack the topic of his new book; your identity in Christ.
Orpheus J. Heyward
Orpheus will bring his biblical expertise to a class about interpreting the Bible.
Scott Sager
Scott is a minister, professor, speaker, and leader who will unpack the historical and archaeological case for Christ.
Chad Harrington
Chad is a biblical scholar and book publisher. He will explore the necessity of a theological approach to ministry.
Andrew Jit
This year’s president of ICOM will discuss his new RENEW.org publication, Rhythms: How to Live as a Disciple of Jesus.
David Mieja
David is with the Latino Christian Movement and will be leading Spanish language breakout sessions.
More Breakout Speakers to be Announced!
All registered attendees will receive a FREE copy of the event’s featured book, The Disciple's Mind: Thinking Like a Disciple of Jesus!
Venue
Mount Pleasant Christian Church
381 North Bluff Road
Greenwood, IN 46142
This is the RENEW.org National Gathering you do not want to miss!
We believe a focus on a theology that fuels disciples and disciple making is the key. Our lineup will include the usual rapid fire mix of TED-style presentations, worship, prayer, and discussion time.
Logistics
Schedule of Events (Eastern Time):
Monday, April 29th
5PM Doors Open
6:30PM to 9PM Evening Session with Collaborative Breakouts
Tuesday, April 30th
8AM Doors Open
8:30 Orpheus Heyward
9:30 Jonathan Storment
9:45 Jeff Faull
10:45 Breakout #1
11:45 Lunch
12:45 Breakout #2
2 PM Josh Howard
2:30 Dave & Sydney Clayton
3:30 Anthony Walker
4 PM Kyle Idleman
5 PM Close
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