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'''Renovaré''' (from [[Latin language|Latin]]'': to renew''; ''to restore'';) is a [[Christianity|Christian]] [[non-profit organization]] engaged in "intentional Christian [[spiritual formation]]".
'''Renovaré''' (from the [[Latin language|Latin]] "''to renew''" or "''to restore''") is a [[Christianity|Christian]] [[non-profit organization]] dedicated to helping individuals and churches to become better Christians by engaging in intentional Christian [[spiritual formation]]. Renovaré encourages people to develop a '''balanced vision''' of Christian faith and witness which draws on the experience of the whole church - across all denominations, and throughout Christian history - and to develop that into a '''practical strategy''' for spiritual growth drawing on the classical spiritual disciplines, such as [[prayer]], [[Bible study (Christian)|Bible reading]], [[worship]], [[meditation]], [[fasting]], and [[silence]]. The ministry is international in scope (with expressions in the [[United States|USA]], [[Great Britain|Britain]], [[Ireland]], [[Korea]], and [[Brazil]]) and ecumenical in character; Renovaré's Ministry Team draws together members of a wide variety of Christian denominations, including [[Anglican]], [[Baptist]], [[Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)|Church of God]], [[Lutheran]], [[Methodist]], [[Roman Catholic]], [[Presbyterian]], and [[Quaker]].


==Overview==
==Purpose statement==
The organisation is based in [[Englewood, Colorado|Englewood]] [[Colorado]] in the [[United States| US]] and draws on the experience of the Christian church across all denominations throughout Christian history. Renovaré's team is [[ecumenical]], composed of members from a wide variety of Christian denominations including [[Anglican]], [[Baptist]], [[Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)|Church of God]], [[Lutheran]], [[Methodist]], [[Roman Catholic]], [[Presbyterian]], and [[Quaker]]. The ministry is international with affiliates in the [[United States|USA]], [[Canada]], [[Great Britain|Britain]], [[Ireland]], [[Korea]], and [[Brazil]].


Renovaré's stated ministry is to lead people toward a balanced vision of faith, and to encourage development of practical strategies for spiritual growth with classical activities such as [[prayer]], [[Bible study (Christian)|Bible reading]], [[worship]], [[meditation]] and [[fasting]]. They state that;
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''Renovaré is a nonprofit Christian organization headquartered in [[Englewood, Colorado]], and active worldwide. We seek to resource, fuel, model, and advocate more intentional living and [[spiritual formation]] among Christians and those wanting a deeper connection with God. A foundational presence in the spiritual formation movement for over 20 years, Renovaré is Christian in commitment, [[ecumenical]] in breadth, and international in scope.<ref>http://www.renovare.us/WHOWEARE/WhatisRenovar%C3%A9/tabid/2475/Default.aspx, retrieved October 2011</ref>''
''"Renovaré is Christian in commitment, ecumenical in breadth, and international in scope. We seek to resource, fuel, model, and advocate more intentional living among Christians and those wanting a deeper connection with God. We have been a foundational presence in the [[spiritual formation]] movement for over 20 years.".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Christian Spiritual Formation Resources, Education, Events |url=https://renovare.org/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Renovaré |language=en-US}}</ref>''
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==History==
==History==
Renovaré was founded by [[Religious Society of Friends|Quaker]] [[Christian theology|theologian]] [[Richard J. Foster]] in 1988.


Renovaré was founded by [[Religious Society of Friends|Quaker]] [[Christian theology|theologian]] [[Richard J. Foster]] in 1988. After publishing ''Celebration of Discipline'' (ISBN 0060628391) in 1978, Foster was invited to a number of churches and conferences to speak on Christian spiritual formation and spiritual disciplines. He was encouraged by people's interest in the subject, but concerned at an apparent lack of substantive teaching in the area (particularly in [[Evangelicalism|Evangelical]] churches in the USA). In the Fall of 1986 he withdrew from public ministry to explore how a more systematic and intentional renewal movement might be formed. This led to the foundation of Renovaré in November 1988.
After publishing ''Celebration of Discipline'' <ref>Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth; San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1978</ref>({{ISBN|0060628391}}) in 1978, Foster was invited to a number of churches and conferences to speak on Christian spiritual formation and spiritual disciplines. He was encouraged by people's interest in the subject, but concerned at an apparent lack of substantive teaching in the area (particularly in [[Evangelicalism|Evangelical]] churches in the US). In 1986, he withdrew from public ministry to explore how a more systematic and intentional renewal movement might be formed. This led to the foundation of Renovaré in November 1988. [[Dallas Willard]] was one of the early members of the team.


Over the following years, Renovaré held a number of conferences about spiritual formation around the United States. In 1994 the ministry relocated its offices from [[Friends University]] in [[Wichita, Kansas]] (where Richard had been teaching) to [[Denver, Colorado]]. International expressions began to emerge in 2002, with the founding of Renovaré Britain and Ireland; this was followed in with the establishment of Renovaré Korea in 2004, and Renovaré Brazil in 2008. In the summer of 2008, Richard Foster retired as President of Renovaré (although remaining a member of the Board and Ministry Team), and Christopher Webb (an [[Anglican]] [[Franciscan]], and member of the Board of Renovaré Britain & Ireland) was appointed to take up the role.
Over the following years, Renovaré held a number of conferences about spiritual formation around the US. In 1994 the ministry relocated its offices from [[Friends University]] in [[Wichita, Kansas]] (where Foster had been teaching) to [[Denver, Colorado]]. International activities started in 2002 with the founding of Renovaré Britain and Ireland; this was followed by the establishment of Renovaré Korea in 2004, and Renovaré Brazil in 2008.


In the summer of 2008, Foster retired as Renovaré’s president (although remaining a member of the Board and Ministry Team). Christopher Webb, an [[Anglican]] [[Franciscan]] and a member of the Board of Renovaré Britain & Ireland, was appointed as the new president.
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In early 2012 the Renovaré Board "approved the restructuring of the leadership" which resulted in the appointment of Rachel Quan as Executive Director and the termination of the position of President.<ref>http://www.renovare.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=vozJ_Tgxq-Y%3d&tabid=2780</ref> Christopher Webb returned to Britain and the Board appointed Nathan Foster, Richard's son, as Director of Teaching Ministries.<ref>http://www.renovare.us/WHOWEARE/PressRoom/tabid/2780/Default.aspx</ref>


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In early 2012 the Renovaré Board approved the "restructuring of the leadership" which resulted in the appointment of Rachel Quan as Executive Director.<ref>{{Cite web |title=''Homepage'' |url=http://www.renovare.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=vozJ_Tgxq-Y%3d&tabid=2780}}</ref> In July 2015 Chris Hall became the new Renovaré president. <ref>[https://renovare.org/about/story ''Homepage'', Retrieved 2023-30-07]</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=''Homepage'' |url=http://www.renovare.us/WHOWEARE/PressRoom/tabid/2780/Default.aspx}}</ref>
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==International Conferences==


==Activities==
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In addition to hundreds of local and regional conferences around the USA, Renovaré has held a series of International Conferences, attended by delegates from around the world:
Renovaré publishes print and online resources, including books, articles, messages and podcasts.<ref>[https://podtail.com/en/podcast/renovare-podcast-ordinary-life-with-god-hosted-by-/ ''Official podcast'']</ref> They also run retreats and spiritual formation groups.

The Renovaré Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation runs a two-year online and in-person school.
<ref>[https://renovare.org/institute/overview ''Institute homepage'']</ref>

==Criticisms==
Renovaré has been criticised by two other Christians for perceived misreadings of the [[Bible]], use of meditations and non-Christian writings and over-reliance on the work of [[Thomas Merton]]. <ref>[http://nebula.wsimg.com/060c339c6ea07c94626a0bf5bb911d27?AccessKeyId=781C89D906671391762E&disposition=0&alloworigin=1 ''Whatever is Pure'' website]</ref>

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==International Conferences==
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In addition to conferences around the US, Renovaré has held a series of International Conferences attended by delegates from around the world, including:


* 1991: Lake Avenue Congregational Church, [[Pasadena, CA]]
* 1991: Lake Avenue Congregational Church, [[Pasadena, CA]]
* 1999: George Brown Convention Center, [[Houston, TX]] (focusing on [[Dallas Willard]]'s book ''The Divine Conspiracy'' [ISBN 0060693339])
* 1999: George Brown Convention Center, [[Houston, TX]] with a focus on [[Dallas Willard]]'s book ''The Divine Conspiracy'' {{ISBN|0060693339}}
* 2005: Adams Mark Hotel, [[Denver, CO]] (focusing on the ''Renovaré Spiritual Formation Bible'' [ISBN 0060671076])
* 2005: Adams Mark Hotel, [[Denver, CO]] focusing on the ''Renovaré [[Spiritual Formation Bible]]'' {{ISBN|0060671076}}
* 2009: Municipal Auditorium in [[San Antonio, TX]]. The conference focused on [[Eugene Peterson]]'s book ''The Jesus Way'' (ISBN 080282949X).
* 2009: Municipal Auditorium in [[San Antonio, TX]]. The focus of this conference was [[Eugene Peterson]]'s book ''The Jesus Way'' {{ISBN|080282949X}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.renovare.us Renovaré USA official site]
*[https://renovare.org Renovaré USA official site]
*[http://www.renovarecanada.ca Renovaré Canada official site]
*[http://www.renovarelife.org/ Renovaré Britain & Ireland official site]
*[http://www.renovarelife.org/ Renovaré Britain & Ireland official site]
*[http://www.renovarekorea.org Renovaré Korea official site]
*[http://www.renovarekorea.org Renovaré Korea official site]
*[http://www.renovare.org.br Renovaré Brazil official site]
*[http://www.renovare.org.br Renovaré Brazil official site]
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*[http://whateverispure.org Renovaré Teachings and Practices that Contradict Scripture] ([[Portable Document Format|PDF]]), Davis and Davis, 2nd Edition, Feb 2014, posted at [http://whateverispure.org whateverispure.org], retrieved Apr 2014.
*[http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2005/october/9.42.html ''Christianity Today'' interview with Richard Foster and Dallas Willard: Part 1 - Renovaré and Discipleship]
*[http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2005/septemberweb-only/137-52.0.html ''Christianity Today'' interview with Richard Foster and Dallas Willard: Part 2 - The Renovaré Study Bible]
*[http://metamorpha.com/Voices/Videos/tabid/71/ctl/Detail/mid/416/xmid/120/xmfid/7/Default.aspx Video presentation by Richard Foster on the spiritual disciplines]
*[http://www.gotquestions.org/renovare-Bible.html GotQuestions.org Article], retrieved June 2011.
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*[http://whateverispure.org/app/download/7237836748/RenovareVersusScripture_2ndEdition.pdf Renovaré Teachings and Practices that Contradict Scripture] ([[Portable Document Format|PDF]]), Davis and Davis, 2nd Edition, Feb 2014, posted at [http://whateverispure.org whateverispure.org], retrieved Apr 2014.


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Latest revision as of 04:10, 27 February 2024

Renovaré (from Latin: to renew; to restore;) is a Christian non-profit organization engaged in "intentional Christian spiritual formation".

Overview[edit]

The organisation is based in Englewood Colorado in the US and draws on the experience of the Christian church across all denominations throughout Christian history. Renovaré's team is ecumenical, composed of members from a wide variety of Christian denominations including Anglican, Baptist, Church of God, Lutheran, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, and Quaker. The ministry is international with affiliates in the USA, Canada, Britain, Ireland, Korea, and Brazil.

Renovaré's stated ministry is to lead people toward a balanced vision of faith, and to encourage development of practical strategies for spiritual growth with classical activities such as prayer, Bible reading, worship, meditation and fasting. They state that;

"Renovaré is Christian in commitment, ecumenical in breadth, and international in scope. We seek to resource, fuel, model, and advocate more intentional living among Christians and those wanting a deeper connection with God. We have been a foundational presence in the spiritual formation movement for over 20 years.".[1]

History[edit]

Renovaré was founded by Quaker theologian Richard J. Foster in 1988.

After publishing Celebration of Discipline [2](ISBN 0060628391) in 1978, Foster was invited to a number of churches and conferences to speak on Christian spiritual formation and spiritual disciplines. He was encouraged by people's interest in the subject, but concerned at an apparent lack of substantive teaching in the area (particularly in Evangelical churches in the US). In 1986, he withdrew from public ministry to explore how a more systematic and intentional renewal movement might be formed. This led to the foundation of Renovaré in November 1988. Dallas Willard was one of the early members of the team.

Over the following years, Renovaré held a number of conferences about spiritual formation around the US. In 1994 the ministry relocated its offices from Friends University in Wichita, Kansas (where Foster had been teaching) to Denver, Colorado. International activities started in 2002 with the founding of Renovaré Britain and Ireland; this was followed by the establishment of Renovaré Korea in 2004, and Renovaré Brazil in 2008.

In the summer of 2008, Foster retired as Renovaré’s president (although remaining a member of the Board and Ministry Team). Christopher Webb, an Anglican Franciscan and a member of the Board of Renovaré Britain & Ireland, was appointed as the new president.

In early 2012 the Renovaré Board approved the "restructuring of the leadership" which resulted in the appointment of Rachel Quan as Executive Director.[3] In July 2015 Chris Hall became the new Renovaré president. [4] [5]

Activities[edit]

Renovaré publishes print and online resources, including books, articles, messages and podcasts.[6] They also run retreats and spiritual formation groups.

The Renovaré Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation runs a two-year online and in-person school. [7]

Criticisms[edit]

Renovaré has been criticised by two other Christians for perceived misreadings of the Bible, use of meditations and non-Christian writings and over-reliance on the work of Thomas Merton. [8]

International Conferences[edit]

In addition to conferences around the US, Renovaré has held a series of International Conferences attended by delegates from around the world, including:

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Christian Spiritual Formation Resources, Education, Events". Renovaré. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  2. ^ Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth; San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1978
  3. ^ "Homepage".
  4. ^ Homepage, Retrieved 2023-30-07
  5. ^ "Homepage".
  6. ^ Official podcast
  7. ^ Institute homepage
  8. ^ Whatever is Pure website

External links[edit]

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