This section roots the Springs! renewal initiative in scripture, gives a presentation on the focus of the ministry, the background, the approach, the strengths, expanding the mission, and testimonials.

The Springs! initiative is rooted in districts who see this as a spiritually oriented and servant led home mission for the good of their congregations and in order to fulfill their mission for Christ and the Church.

While Springs! is rooted in districts and forming clusters of churches, a Springs institute day may be arranged for your church or group of churches. In addition, there are opportunities in a pastor's track which can go along with a Springs initiative or be for training pastors in church renewal.

Springs of Living Water! (Workshops, Seminars, and Resources)

• Basic Springs Institute: Introductory Course in Church Renewal: In this one day seminar participants enter into responding to God's leading for renewal and learn the fundamentals of a spiritually aligned journey of renewal of their church. Participants leave knowing exactly what to do next in responding to God's call.
• Introductory Intensive plus Follow-up Session: In this model a pastor and team of persons come from a local church and receive the basic introductory training and take it back to their local church. They spend a period of four months implementing and return for a second day to take the process the next steps. (This can be the prelude for a longer terms renewal initiative as already described.
• Pastoral Track: The Springs Institute has training for pastors. This can happen in regular Springs Renewal Initiatives or in a Springs Institute day. Pastors develop leadership skills in renewal by exploring what being a pastor in renewal means including the pastor as spiritual guide, spiritual formation of congregations, being a servant leader, and how to facilitate the renewal process in your church.
• Master Preachers: Preaching is especially important for a vital church. Pastors will learn the Biblical call to preach and then plan for vital preaching in their church which is in line with their congregation practicing spiritual disciplines. Pastors will learn how to proclaim the Good News and develop each aspect of a sermon from a servant led perspective. Coaching is offered.
• Youth/Young Adult Track: Often youth and young adult ministry arises as part of a church renewal plan. This institute will show you how to develop such a vital ministry as an integral part of your renewal plan. Participants will learn how to envision, plan, identify a model train and set up mentoring for counselors, launch and support such a ministry, and keep the entire congregation involved.

Sample Springs Institute: March 23, 2007 Click for Pre Renovare Conference Workshop on Using Spiritual Disciples for spiritual renewal of your church. You may email david@churchrenewalservant.org in order to set up such an event.

Springs Resources in Church Renewal

Also, in Springs there are resources that can assist you and help for long term spiritual renewal in your church. New resources are developed along the way to assist individual initiatives. Please email or call for assistance and we will be happy to serve.

• The Springs of Living Water! Notebook details each aspect of the Springs! initiative in forty four pages and will assist local churches and districts to know how to establish a renewal effort. This resource is available by emailing davidyoung@churchrenewalservant.org.
• DVD of Interpretative event with leadership training for church renewal including persons who offer testimonials of new life discovered as individuals and churches. Can be ordered by emailing davidyoung@churchrenewalservant.org
• Wooden Foot Tubs: A ¾ size foot tub that symbolizes the two fold action of transformation: being cleansed for service and serving in Christ's name. Can be ordered by emailing davidyoung@churchrenewalservant.org