I realized that sending Sam to SMLCA was our fruit out
of season. He asked us to lay our biggest, most impossible
need at the feet of Jesus. Through my tears, I gave it to Him.
I knew at that point that it was no longer my battle; it now
belonged to God. This was confirmed to me as the praise
team quietly began to play in the background “God Will
Make A Way.” But it doesn’t end there. As a single mom, I
have always feared failing. The verse I’ve held onto for all
these years is Philippians 4:19: “And my God shall supply
all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ
Jesus.” Incredibly, that specific verse was the one chosen
by the evangelist to speak over the congregation that night.
Sam and I continued to pray for “fruit out of season” and
even though we still had more obstacles to overcome, we
enrolled her in SMLCA.
It is only through God’s grace, the generosity of others,
and a very tenacious school administrator that Sam is now
at SMLCA and LOVING it! I am so appreciative to all of
those that donate their time and money. Without it, this
opportunity would NOT be possible for her.”
Your Gift to
Renewanation will:
provide children with scholarships to receive
Christian worldview education
help start new Christian education ministries:
Christian schools, homeschools, and ministries
reaching public school students
provide resources to encourage parents to enroll
their children in Christian worldview education
spread the word about the great need for people
to join the cause of Christian worldview education
We can see a pattern of how God works, through Sam
and her mother, as well as the SMLCA transition team.
Following God’s calling will meet with resistance and will
require sacrifice. However, when we are obedient in these
times, the results will be beautiful and have a significant
impact.
At Renewanation, we are striving and praying daily
to replicate Sam’s story a million times over across our
country. We are currently supporting new school start-
ups and similar revitalization efforts in Florida, Kentucky,
Louisiana, New York, Virginia, and West Virginia by
offering assessment, best practices, strategic planning,
coaching, and leadership support. In 2016, we will be
expanding both our library of best practices as well as our
coaching network. God has given us an enormous calling.
Thankfully, we serve a mighty God. We see His hand at
work as we obey this calling and partner with Christian
schools and churches that understand the critical value
and ultimate impact of a biblical worldview education.
Ron Gordon is Vice President of Renewanation, and he brings
strong education and executive experience to the cause. Ron holds
a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineer-
ing and an MBA from Virginia Tech. Before joining Renewanation,
he spent over 20 years serving in Fortune 500 companies as a
change agent and business leader. Ron’s wife, Tonya, is a trained
and passionate educator and currently homeschools their twin
sons, Caleb and Jacob, and their daughter, Gracie.
Visit renewanation.org/donate or
call toll-free 1-855-TO-RENEW.