December 2024 Newsletter
What a gift to have partnered with JourneyMates to serve the organization Called to Peace through a staff virtual retreat on ‘Rest for the Leader.’ Called to Peace serves victims of domestic violence in the NC Triangle Area.
“I had not experienced a virtual retreat before. It was a more impactful than first expected. I believe every intentional moment taken to connect with Father God turns out to be more impactful than we imagine. This is the rest that prepares me for greater work and greater results.”
~ Called to Peace Staff
Throughout the Fall, Renew Formation provided training and consultation of 20+ small group leaders from Apostles Raleigh in attentive listening in scripture and prayer, and holding hospitable space for their small groups.
“Raquel’s teaching and training is incredibly authentic and empowering. She has an approachable and uniquely encouraging way of helping us feel comfortable drawing closer to the Lord and seeking Him in all that we do by becoming more aware of and attune to His presence with us in our daily lives. Raquel’s ongoing communication is Spirit-filled and supportive. I have been so grateful to learn from her and the way that she leads by example.”
~ EmilySmall Group Leader
Renew Formation partners with Mosaic Formation and is part of the Mosaic Formation Network which launched and gathered in Houston, TX in November. It was such an encouragement to connect with other Mosaic Network Members who have a similar vision and mission!
- Working with JourneyMates Formation Ministers to develop the JourneyMates Cohort Training Module launching Spring 2025 for ministers and spiritual directors interested in creating a locally accessible spiritual formation community in their context. Please let me know if you are interested in learning more.
- Soul Care Retreat with Generosity Triangle.
- Selah Fellows (Spiritual Directors) Retreat at St. Francis Springs Prayer and Retreat Center. This was a much needed time of continuing education and refreshment for my soul.
- Fruitful monthly spiritual direction with women ministry leaders.
- Please pray for wisdom and grace for continued relationship building with ministries and organizations in leading them in formational and contemplative practices.
- Discernment and God’s guidance in retreat leading, teaching, and training in 2025.
Freely Receive, Freely Give
$100 per month stretched to $400
$50 per month stretched to $200
$25 per month stretched to $100
- Would you pray and believe that God provide full support for Renew Formation in 2025 to accomplish the mission of facilitating individual, organizational and community renewal through spiritual formation care and training – prioritizing underrepresented and under-resourced groups.
- Would you personally pray if God would have you become a monthly prayer and financial partner so that ministries and churches can receive soul care and training.
Renew Formation is sponsored by Mosaic Formation, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Donations payable to Mosaic Formation and in support of Renew Formation are tax-deductible.