on February 20, 2012
Seven Reasons Pastors Struggle to Lead Their Church in Prayer
Frequently, as I speak in conferences and seminars, I am approached by an attendee with a pertinent question. Each inquirer comments up front ...
Board of Directors
Daniel Henderson
Lynchburg, VA
Daniel is Founder and President of Strategic Renewal. After spending 25 years in rewarding full-time pastoral ministry, Daniel is now full-time with Strategic Renewal, freeing him to do more writing, lead prayer events, speak at conferences, raise money to help hurting pastors, and use his decades of local church experience to encourage renewal in every way possible. During his years as a pastor, Daniel embraced what he calls the "bonfire" paradigm, focusing on one local church as a model to help ignite other churches in worship-based prayer. Now he has more of a "brushfire" focus as he seeks to ignite fires of renewal across the country and around the world.
"Serving through Strategic Renewal is a true calling; the mission the Lord has put before us. The ministry is truly strategic and Christ-honoring. It goes beyond the superficial and ‘felt’ needs of society and powerfully encourages the very heart and life of the church. Renewal. Revival. Restoration. This cause is worthy of my very life."
Joel Archer
Sacramento, CA
Joel Archer has lived in Sacramento CA for most of his life. He attended Sacramento State University to obtain a Bachelors of Science in Finance and Investing. After being hired by a financial service firm out of college, Joel started Archer Financial Services. Joel has been involved in political and fundraising efforts across the Sacramento area. His passions include at-risk youth, community building and basketball.
"I am a small business owner in California. I understand very well how much our communities, states and our nation need to be revived. That hope is in our local churches and our leadership seeking the face of God. Nobody is leading in this area like Strategic Renewal and I am proud to be a part of it."
Leif Aronsen
Bloomington, MN
Leif was born in Norway and has worked abroad as well as on both coasts in the United States. He is a commercial real estate broker with TaTonka Real Estate Advisors (a newly formed real estate boutique). Prior to commercial real estate, he served at various officer levels in banking, ranging from lending to investments, then moved into the commercial real estate arena, managing a large portfolio of properties and investments, eventually transitioning from asset management to brokerage and ownership. Leif and his wife Wendy, along with their three children, love to travel whenever possible, and enjoy entertaining and spending time with family and friends
"I love being a part of something so awesome and great that will infect people today to affect them for eternity - tell me what sort of investment has those kinds of returns!! Churches today are starving for something - I believe it’s revival. I also believe that Strategic Renewal is one of the main keys to bringing in an organized and effective prayer ministry. The church has forgotten its first love. In today’s consumer culture, it’s all about programs, shows, music and "make me feel good" sermons. I think Strategic Renewal has some great resources/tools to help re-direct the church’s focus back on God and to also be an encouragement and support network for pastors."
Dennis Henderson
Sherman, TX
Dennis has been a senior pastor for 28 years. He currently serves as lead pastor at Sherman Bible Church in Sherman, Texas. Before coming to Sherman, Dennis served at Church on the Hill in San Jose, California, Calvary Community Church in Manteca, California, and Marsh Lane Baptist in Dallas, Texas. He also has 12 years of experience in youth ministry and has taught at three colleges: Dallas Bible College, Liberty University, and Pacific Coast Baptist College. Dennis is the founder of Monday Morning Ministries.
"I cannot think of any ministry more critical to coming alongside the local church than Strategic Renewal. Strategic Renewal’s work with the local church far surpasses any seminar or conference on methods and programs. Corporate worship-based prayer is the American church’s greatest need. I will devote every moment I can to the furtherance of Strategic Renewal’s impact."
David and Heather Peddie
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
David and Heather Peddie own a successful roofing company in Calgary, Alberta. They lead quarterly Citywide Prayer Rallies which are igniting renewal in this great city. They also provide leadership for other prayer initiatives in the Calgary area, including the Global Day of Prayer.
Bonnie Tecco
Wildwood Crest, NJ
Bonnie and her husband Steve left the pastoral ministry in 1990 to travel and minister in the Czech Republic through Open Door Eastern European Ministries. Working with nationals, their ministry established the first Christian bookstore after the Revolution, planted five churches, and assisted in publishing materials in the Czech language. They are presently working on establishing a biblical seminary south of Prague.
"I am on the board of Strategic Renewal because I am committed to seeing people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. I believe that teaching Christians to give Him praise and honor through prayer is a major growth factor in their relationship with Him. Strategic Renewal gives new and old believers alike the 'know how' to apply these basic lessons in worshipping our great and awesome Creator God!"
Tony Brown
Lynchburg, VA
Tony Brown is a Senior Vice President for J.Crew, responsible for the Global Supply chain. He has been in Operations and Logistics his entire career. He holds an MBA from Franklin University and a BA from Wittenberg University. Tony has been married to his wife Brenda for 26 years.
"In our recent move to Lynchburg, God has allowed me to become acquainted with Daniel and the ministry of Strategic Renewal. I have been personally renewed by this interaction and am excited to see how God will use this ministry to make a difference in the lives of many others."
Brian Ramsay
Eden Prairie, MN
Brian is currently the Purchasing Manager for FCA which is a subsidiary of Life Time Fitness and is responsible for new club construction as well as remodeling / maintenance of the 74 currently open health clubs. He previously spent 15 years in residential construction in various areas of the country. Brian and Jackie have 4 daughters and are members of Grace Church in Eden Prairie, MN.
"I believe in Daniel's vision and the value of a vital personal relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ. I have had the good fortune of growing closer to Christ and strengthening my personal walk by the example that Daniel has been to me. The ministry has a unique opportunity to provide encouragement and events to strengthen this relationship every day."
Josh Stamm
Lynchburg, VA
Josh Stamm is the Resident Director and Branch Manager of the Merrill Lynch office in Lynchburg, Virginia. He and his wife Dawn settled in Lynchburg almost 20 years ago. They have two children, Logan and McKenna, who attend Liberty Christian Academy. The family enjoys being active in their church, Thomas Terrace Baptist Church, and the entire family shares a passion for music. Josh has had a number of musical works published and Dawn is an accomplished pianist. Their son Logan plays in a number of local bands and daughter McKenna takes vocal and piano lessons.
Ann Wong
Sunnyvale, CA
Ann’s practice as an OB/GYN, in the San Jose Bay Area in California, is an integration of her faith and work, a conduit of God’s blessings to others. Other passions and ministry involvement are in the area of worship, discipleship, teaching, and prayer.
She believes prayer is the crux and power house of every ministry and service for the Lord. Ann is grateful for the ministry of Strategic Renewal, that targets this primary need of all churches in our community and around the world. Her prayer and heart is to see every church and believer seek to be a "house of prayer," and in doing so, see the powerful hand of God working wonders!