GROWING PAINS

To Move or not to Move; that is the Question. We have been giving an immense amount of time, energy, and prayer in recent months about the future of Renovaré. I have been on the campuses of three colleges and two seminaries--as has several of the team--to visit about relocating the entire Renovaré team to these places. We have received some extremely favorable offers. We do not lack for choices. We have even received unsolicited offers of places we have not visited.

Through it all, however, we have continually been asking if God doesn't want Renovaré to stand on its own so that we can give our full energies to spreading the message of renewal. Several business people who believe in what we are doing helped us hire a professional consultant to evaluate us and give us a recommendation for the future. This is a wise and godly individual who specializes in non-profits and works extensively with Christian organizations throughout the country.

He has scrutinized us from top to bottom and recommends that we "go for it!" We are continuing to study his recommendations prayerfully.

Up to this point my guidance has been to "see only what the Father sees, hear only what the Father hears, do only what the Father does," and so far that has meant for me to listen and wait. However the way is becoming more and more plain and I hope soon to have clearness. Ourboard meets directly after the National Conference in Pasadena, California, and we will likely be making a decision at that time. Do pray with us and for us that we will know the mind of Christ. I will let you know as soon as we have something definite. -- Richard J. Foster

Renovaré National Conference on Personal Spiritual Renewal--When you get this issue of the Perspective we will be in the midst of our second National Conference at Lake Avenue Congregational Church. We anticipate a total attendance of over one thousand precious people and thirty leaders. PRAY FOR US!

Congratulations to I. Douglas Estella and Doug VanNiel who entered the winning name for our book service. They each received a copy of Sacrament of the Present Moment for their suggestion: Renovaré Resources. Douglas is from Prairie View, Kansas, and Doug is from Oakdale, Pennsylvania.

The last two sets of the Devotional Readings were mailed the last of July. If you have not received them, please contact us at (316) 261-5870. We want everyone to have the complete set they purchased.

In the middle of all of our busy, busy lives we pray that you will have time during the coming holiday season to seek a quiet place where you can reflect upon God's goodness and love. We also bless you for your continued support, encouragement, and prayers for Renovaré.