Renew: A Missional Movement for the None, Done and Undone

Many of us see American Christianity in decline and believe it is time for the church to reposition itself to meet the needs of the world just outside its door. Millions have left the church over the past five decades. Multiplication in churches is often the result of transfer growth. The majority of the next generation finds Christianity irrelevant. And a truly post-Christian era has ushered in the reality that what used to be mainstream thinking has failed to address the larger questions in our culture.

Loosely based networks of Christian outposts across America are bringing together smaller communities of faith as alternatives to the mainstream church. Those involved in these expressions of “church” find a close-knit, committed group to be accountable to and a newfound missional purpose. The result is a larger movement of believers who want to authentically reach, teach, and create true followers of Jesus.

RENEW is a spiritual expression of the missional movement to assist everyone wrestling with what it means to be the church-not just go to church. It is meant to be read and discussed with others so as to RENEW the souls of individuals who are looking to discover a life worth living.