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     Below are listed some of the more frequently asked
questions. We will be updating this list as our experience grows!
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These are the practices seen
in Jesus' life and the history of the Church. These practices, or
spiritual disciplines, mature us in traditions of life and faith. We have
defined them as:
At the heart of the
RENOVARÉ
experience are Spiritual
Formation Groups that gather for the purpose of mutual nurture and
encouragement. These small groups center on an "Order of Meeting" which
contains what we call the RENOVARÉ
Covenant that emphasizes personal commitment to renewal, Common
Disciplines that we practice consistently, and Questions of Examen that
measure spiritual progress. Every person in each group is committed to one
another's spiritual growth.
We recommend that
RENOVARÉ
Spiritual Formation Groups meet weekly. These gatherings are characterized
by grace and mercy, love and support. We seek to obey the word of
Scripture to "confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another,
that you may be healed" (James 5:16). When failings, shortcomings, and
sins are shared, we do not condemn, but prayerfully seek to minister the
healing forgiveness of Jesus Christ. We remember what was said of our Lord
that he would not "break a bruised reed, or quench a smoldering wick"
(Matt. 12:20). We too refuse to trample on the weak or snuff out the
smallest hope.
The integrity of any organization is reflected in its financial
policies. We believe that all money for the work of RENOVARÉ is given
sacrificially, and we are determined to be responsible stewards of this
generosity. Therefore, we have established strict financial guidelines to
insure the integrity of our efforts.
- We will receipt all donations.
- If we offer books, tapes, or other
materials for a suggested contribution, we will receipt the
amount given above the retail price of the product plus shipping
and handling costs.
- We urge everyone to give first to their
local church (or wherever they are being nurtured spiritually)
and to the poor before giving to RENOVARÉ.
- We will communicate our financial needs
to our constituency as clearly and as truthfully as possible. We
will not inflate or overstate our situation, nor create a crisis
to boost income.
- We will live within our means. One thing
we refuse to do is overextend and overspend ourselves and then
beg for God's people to bail us out. We feel it involves just as
much faith to trust God for the money before a purchase as after
a purchase. In fact, one way we discern God's will for the
ministry of RENOVARÉ is through the financial support of his
people.
- A CPA regularly audits our books, and an
accountant oversees our financial records in accord with
accepted accounting procedures and the highest professionalism.
- We believe in full disclosure at all
times. Our financial reports are available to anyone upon
request.
- When we make a purchase, we will pay the
bill within thirty days. We refuse to subsidize this ministry on
the backs of vendors.
- We will never sell or rent the mailing
list of our supporters.
- Whenever we employ paid staff, they will
receive equal pay for equal work.
- We believe RENOVARÉ was initiated and continues to be sustained by
God. While we are eager to follow the Divine whisper at every turn and
work with all our might, it is God's business and not ours to prosper or
end the work of RENOVARÉ. We rejoice either way.
Speak with your Pastor and ask him if he would spare about 20 minutes
for a local representative to explain the ministry. If your Pastor agrees
then contact Alvin Smith at:
or (225)
572-1345 to set up a short meeting
with your Pastor.
We
encourage all to think of people who have the skills to work on a
particular committee to suggest those people to the steering committee.
[Click here for more
information on Committees]
Several spiritual leaders in the greater community came together
sensing God inviting the greater church in this area to draw together for
a unifying spiritual event. After much prayerful discernment it was
determined that the Renovaré Conference would provide the perfect
environment for churches of all denominations to gather together in the
name of Jesus Christ.
This group invited the Renovaré National group to bring a conference to
our state. The invitation was accepted and the schedule was committed. We
fully expect to see significant changes in our community as a result of
coming together for one weekend as God's Children.
This conference is scheduled for November 7th & 8th, 2003 in Baton
Rouge, LA.
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