{"id":332,"date":"2018-10-03T20:03:21","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T20:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.brethren.org\/discipleshipmin\/?page_id=332"},"modified":"2025-04-10T13:03:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T13:03:20","slug":"newandrenew","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/newandrenew\/","title":{"rendered":"New &#038; Renew"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/01\/New-and-Renew-logo-2025.png\" alt=\"God is Doing a New Thing: New &amp; Renew Conference 2025\" class=\"wp-image-2575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/01\/New-and-Renew-logo-2025.png 500w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/01\/New-and-Renew-logo-2025-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em><strong>We regret to announce the cancellation of the 2025 New &amp; Renew Conference, scheduled on May 14-16, 2025, at the Church of the Brethren office in Elgin, IL<\/strong>.&nbsp;We will share more information about this church planting and revitalization event in the future and keep you updated.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Those who registered for the hybrid Conference will receive a full refund. Your registration reimbursement will be processed in the next few business days. Thank you for understanding.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Blessings, <br>Stan Dueck and the New &amp; Renew Advisory Team<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> May 14-16, 2025<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Elgin, IL<br><strong>Theme:<\/strong> God Is Doing a New Thing &#8211; Isaiah 43:19<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>New &amp; Renew is a vibrant hybrid gathering focused on church planting and church renewal that is rooted in worship and prayer that equips, nurtures, and stimulates creative, practical ministry.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Equipping you with:<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6 tailored Workshops filled with practical tools to help you to invigorate your churches and deepen your understanding of church planting and current cultural trends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 Main Sessions designed to inspire and provide insights for your ministry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storytelling and sharing opportunities will revitalize your calling and passion for ministry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-info btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/newandrenew\/hotels\/\">Hotels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-info btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/newandrenew\/presenter-bios\/\">Presenter and Band Member Bios<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/01\/New-and-Renew-2025-flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/01\/New-and-Renew-2025-flyer.jpg\" alt=\"God is doing a new thing! May 14-16 in Elgin, IL. Keynote speaker Jonathan Brooks.\" class=\"wp-image-2608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/01\/New-and-Renew-2025-flyer.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/01\/New-and-Renew-2025-flyer-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Click above to download a PDF of the flyer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sponsored by<\/strong>:&nbsp; Church of the Brethren through the Office of Discipleship and Leadership Formation and the New &amp; Renew Advisory Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/churchplantingCoB\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fb-icon\"><\/i>Church Planting Network<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"card mb-4\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-3 order-12\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/01\/jonathan-brooks.jpg\"><\/div>\n<!--\/.col-3-->\n<div class=\"col\" id=\"brooks\">\n<h1 class=\"h3\">Jonathan Brooks<br>&#8220;Pastah J&#8221;<\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"h4\">Keynote Speaker<\/h2>\n<p class=\"card-text\">Jonathan Brooks is a lifelong resident of Chicago, IL and currently serves as Lead Pastor at Lawndale Christian Community Church, as well as the Chief Inspiration Officer for Lawndale Christian Ministries which includes Lawndale Christian Health Center, Lawndale Christian Development Corporation and Lawndale Christian Legal Center.<\/p>\n \n<p class=\"card-text\">Pastah J, as he is affectionately called, is a sought-after speaker, writer, artist, organizer and community developer.  He has contributed to numerous blogs, articles and books and is the author of the book <span style=\"font-style:italic;\">Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods<\/span> published by Intervarsity Press. <\/p> \n \n<p class=\"card-text\">Jonathan has a Bachelor of Architecture from Tuskegee University, Master of Arts in Teaching from National Louis University, as well as a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Northern Seminary with an emphasis in Christian Community Development. He is married to Miche\u00e1l Newman-Brooks, has two beautiful children and lives in the North Lawndale neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">You can learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pastahj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.pastahj.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!--\/.col--><\/div>\n<!--\/.row--><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conference Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Wednesday, May 14<\/span>, 2025<\/strong><br> 5:30 \u2013 Registration<br> 7:00 \u2013 Opening Worship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Thursday, May 15, 2025<\/span><br> 7:30 \u2013 Registration<br> 8:55 \u2013 Gathering Music<br> 9:00 \u2013 Worship<br> 10:05 \u2013 Break \/ Transition<br> 10:15 \u2013 Keynote &#8211; Pastah J &#8211; Jonathan Brooks<br> 11:15 \u2013 Break \/ Transition<br> 11:30 \u2013 Workshops \u2013 1 hour<br> 12:30 \u2013 Lunch \u2013 served on-site, included in registration<br> 1:30 \u2013 Workshops \u2013 1 hour<br> 2:30 \u2013 Break \/ Transition<br> 2:45 \u2013 Workshops \u2013 1 hour<br> 3:45 \u2013 Break \/ Transition<br> 4:00 \u2013 Worship \u2013 1 hour<br> 5:15 \u2013 Dinner \u2013 served on-site, included in registration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Friday, May 16, 2025<\/span><br> 8:55 \u2013 Gathering Music<br> 9:00 \u2013 Worship<br> 10:05 \u2013 Break \/ Transition <br> 10:15 \u2013 Keynote &#8211; Pastah J &#8211; Jonathan Brooks<br> 11:15 \u2013 Break \/ Transition<br> 11:30 \u2013 Workshops \u2013 1 hour<br> 12:30 \u2013 Lunch \u2013 served on-site, included in registration<br> 1:30 \u2013 Workshops \u2013 1 hour<br> 2:30 \u2013 Break \/ Transition<br> 2:45 \u2013 Workshops \u2013 1 hour<br> 3:45 \u2013 Break \/ Transition<br> 4:00 \u2013 Worship\u2013 1 hour<br> 5:15 \u2013 Dinner on your own<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information contact Randi Rowan at <a href=\"mailto:churchplanting@brethren.org\">churchplanting@brethren.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New &amp; Renew Advisory Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ryan Braught<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Veritas Community, Lancaster, Pennsylvania<br><strong>Don Mitchell<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Director of Church Development &amp; Evangelism, Atlantic Northeast District<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Harrisburg First Church of the Brethren, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania<br><strong>Arlyn Morales<\/strong> &#8211; Iglesia Berith, Oasis De Esperanza Church of the Brethren, Lebanon, Pennsylvania and Coordinator of Spanish Language Ministry Training Program, Brethren Academy<br><strong>Gilbert Romero<\/strong> \u2013 Restoration Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California<br><strong>Cesia Salcedo<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Renacer Church of the Brethren, Floyd, Virginia, and Buen Pastor Church of the Brethren, Blacksburg, Virginia<br><strong>Gina Wright-Hawkins<\/strong> &#8211; The Way and Monte Vista Church of the Brethren, Roanoke, Virginia<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discipleship &amp; Leadership Formation staff:<\/strong>&nbsp;Randi Rowan, Stan Dueck<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023 New &amp; Renew information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Matthew 28.16-20; Ephesians 4.11-16; John 20.19-20<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Event Date:<\/strong> Wed.-Fri., May 17-19, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Onsite at the Church of the Brethren General Offices and livestreamed virtually.&nbsp; This hybrid event will be recorded for all those registered.&nbsp; CEUs will be offered both for live sessions and recordings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/discipleshipmin\/newandrenew\/secure\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-info\">Resource Library<\/a><\/p>-->\n\n\n\n<!--<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/discipleshipmin\/newandrenew\/workshops\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-info\">Workshop opportunities<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p> \n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/discipleshipmin\/newandrenew\/workshops\/#presenters\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-info\">Presenter bios<\/a><\/p>-->\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/discipleshipmin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/12\/New-and-Renew-Conference-2023-flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/discipleshipmin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/12\/New-and-Renew-Conference-2023-flyer.jpg\" alt=\"New and Renew flyer\" class=\"wp-image-1686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/12\/New-and-Renew-Conference-2023-flyer.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/12\/New-and-Renew-Conference-2023-flyer-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We regret to announce the cancellation of the 2025 New &amp; Renew Conference, scheduled on May 14-16, 2025, at the Church of the Brethren office in Elgin, IL.&nbsp;We will share more information about this church planting and revitalization event in the future and keep you updated. Those who registered for the hybrid Conference will receive<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"class_list":["post-332","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-new-renew"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/332","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=332"}],"version-history":[{"count":186,"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/332\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2727,"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/332\/revisions\/2727"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/dlf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}