by Renee Embree | Jan 7, 2016 | Leadership Development
The church of today looks different than ten years ago – or it should, if it doesn’t you’ll have a really hard time being effective in today’s culture.The church ten years from now will look different than today. It’s the message of the church, the movement of God... by Renee Embree | Oct 21, 2015 | Leadership Development
As I’m writing this it is October 21st, 2015, back to the future day. If the 1989 movie Back to the Future II were based on true events, Doc Brown would have landed his time machine amongst hoverboards and flying cars today. I remember the movie well. I always wanted... by Renee Embree | Sep 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
September seems to be that season in ministry, in families, in workplaces and in schools when life very quickly ramps up.I feel it. Talk to Youth and Children’s Pastors – they feel it, as programs ramp back up, big events start coming at them fast and furious... by Renee Embree | Aug 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’ve been pondering my current day heroes in the faith. Who are yours?In the spirit of Hebrews 11, where it says “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (vs. 1) and then the passage goes on to list all those who have gone... by Renee Embree | Jun 8, 2015 | Leadership Development
I tend to be a skeptic when it comes to ministry trips. Most of it stems from being frugal and having a hard time justifying the money it takes to travel and wondering if that money could be better spent in other ways to serve God’s Kingdom. I love to travel, but am...