About - Strategic Renewal

CHURCH IN CRISIS / 2000
In 2000, Strategic Renewal was implemented out of the overflow of Daniel Henderson’s pastoral ministry in the local church.

FANNING THE FLAMES / 2007
In 2007, God turned a growing passion into a life calling for Daniel Henderson. Daniel’s church sent him out as a “missionary” to ignite fires of revival in churches across the country.

MULTIPLYING THE MOVEMENT / 2010
In 2010, with a collection of 50 pastors from around the country, Daniel began a pastoral fellowship centered around the supreme priorities of the early church leaders, “But we must give ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word” (Acts 6:4).

TWENTY-FIVE IN ’25 / 2025
Today, a quarter century of serving the local church has brought great perspective and specific areas of focus. The 6:4 Fellowship, is made up of thousands of pastors across the country and around the world with Regional Directors and Catalysts in place to shepherd and empower these vital leaders. The 6:3 Discipleship, with its Renewal Coaches (many of which are 6:4 pastors) are passionate about encouraging the concept of Scripture-fed, Spirit-led, Worship-based prayer and helping 6:4 leaders to be surrounded with people of good reputation, that are full of the Holy Spirit and full of wisdom.

As a 501c3, Strategic Renewal International depends heavily on the generous donations of people like you who believe in the great need for renewal, revival, and restoration.

Strategic Renewal is a ministry to, for and within the local church that returns our focus to scripture-fed, Spirit-led, worship-based prayer. We equip pastors and disciples to participate in ministry together. For pastors, The 6:4 Fellowship is a network of thousands of leaders committed to a culture of prayer. It’s a tribe you can lean on, and comes with coaching and connection opportunities that build relationships and resource you to build a thriving church. For disciples, we provide training experiences that encourage you to step into your unique role, empower your pastor (just like the early church) and to participate in the kind of prayer culture that continues to spread the word of God. All of this, plus a growing library of resources that hone your focus on what truly matters.

Our Mission & Vision are simply:

Empowering 6:4 Leaders.
Encouraging 6:3 Disciples.
Envisioning a 6:7 Awakening.

We envision this work bringing about an awakening like the one described in Acts 6:7.

Prayerless churches are powerless churches. Sadly, the majority of churches in North America today are largely prayerless.

Now more than ever, the church in North America is in critical need of Christian leaders, clergy and laypeople, who are committed to seeking God, proclaiming His word, and leading His people to experience the supernatural power of Christ.

We are convinced that if we can raise up and empower leaders like those in Acts 6:4, and encourage them to surround themselves with disciples like in Acts 6:3, this (our work) will lead to an awakening (His work) like in Acts 6:7. Strategic Renewal finds affinity in, what you might call, a divine pattern: 6:4 + 6:3 = 6:7

Aaron Telecky

Aaron serves as the Director of Implementation for The 6:4 Fellowship, as well as a Renewal Coach for The 6:3 Discipleship. Before that, he served as pastor of Maranatha Bible Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, from 1999-2025.He is a graduate of Emmaus Bible College which is also where he met his wife, Beth.

While Aaron has always had a passion for preaching the Word, his commitment to building a culture of worship-based prayer at Maranatha was ignited when he stepped into a prayer session facilitated by Daniel Henderson at the Moody Bible Institute Pastors’ Conference more than a decade ago. In the years since, Aaron has participated in prayer coaching with The 6:4 Fellowship and initiated several ongoing weekly prayer groups within the church and also with fellow pastors in the community.

Aaron and Beth have been blessed with six children, two of whom are married, and also have five grandchildren. In his free time, Aaron enjoys gardening, watching his kids play ball, and serving as the athletics PA announcer for a local high school.

Amber Doggett

Amber started serving with SRI in 2018. She left for a few years beginning in 2020, but not for long. While she was working as Dennis Henderon’s assistant at Northlake Church, he became the National Director of The 6:4 Fellowship. She continued to assist him even though that transition and thereby rejoined the Strategic Renewal team, in 2021, under the banner of The 6:4 Fellowship. She currently serves as the administrative assistant for 6:4, and feels tremendously blessed to serve pastors all around the world. Amber has been married for almost to her best friend, Will, since 2008. Together they have ten year old boy/girl twins, and a four year old girl. In 2022, in their Texas home, they felt the Lord lead them to leave, and go on an adventure to the east coast. They had no idea where they would end up, but after two months of searching, He led them to Moncks Corner, SC where they live currently.

To contact Amber Doggett please email: amber@64fellowship.com

Barb Oliver

Barb Oliver joined the Strategic Renewal Team in 2025, and serves as an Administrative Assistant across all aspects of the ministry including the practical aspects of our coaching and the Strategic Renewal store. She lives, with her husband Dale, in Colorado.

To contact Barb Oliver please email: barb@strategicrenewal.com

Brad Thompson

Brad spent 40 years in the Forest Products industry and retired in 2019 as President and CEO for Columbia Forest Products (North America’s largest producer of decorative hardwood plywood.)’ He served on various non-profit Boards serving as Board Chairman for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro, NC, Board Chairman for The Hardwood Federation and Board President for the Hardwood Industry’s PAC. Brad has a passion for workplace ministry associating Columbia Forest Product’s plants with Corporate Chaplains, His Way at Work and C12 leadership support. He received the C12 Group’s “Hero Award” for workplace ministry. Brad received the Association of Fundraising Professional’s Outstanding Philanthropist Award and has also served as a Gideon. Brad and his wife Libby of 42 years currently live at Smith Mountain Lake, VA where he serves on the Photography Team at Eastlake Church. Brad started a day and evening Men’s Bible Study Fellowship group for the SML area and serves as a group leader. Brad serves a Chief Operating Officer for Strategic Renewal. He and his wife have three grown children and three granddaughters.

Carley Phelps

Carley joined Strategic Renewal in July 2013 and has served in many capacities since then. She currently functions as the Project Manager for both sides of the ministry including The 6:4 Fellowship and The 6:3 Discipleship. She and her husband Jay live in Highlands Ranch with one of their three children.

To contact Carley Phelps please email: carley@strategicrenewal.com

Christa Henderson

Christa joined the Strategic Renewal team in October, 2021, where she serves as the Director of Development in the Ministry Advancement team. She and husband, Justin Henderson, have five kids and live in Northern Wyoming where they do ministry on the local Native American reservations. During their free time, the Hendersons enjoy all things outdoors: hiking, swimming, fishing, and hunting.

It would be her pleasure to speak with you regarding becoming a partner of Strategic Renewal as we continue Building 6:3 Disciples, Becoming 6:4 Leaders, and Believing for a 6:7 Awakening.

To contact Christa Henderson please email: christa@strategicrenewal.com

Daniel Henderson

As a senior pastor for nearly three decades, Daniel Henderson brought prayer-based revitalization to thousands in congregations in California and Minnesota. Now, as the President of Strategic Renewal and Global Director of The 6:4 Fellowship, Daniel is dedicating his full-time efforts to help congregations across the country and world experience renewal. As a “pastor to pastors” he leads renewal events in local churches, speaks in a variety of leadership conferences, and coaches leaders across the world. Daniel continues to be sought after for his preaching, and his expertise in leading corporate prayer. He is the author of eleven books including, Old Paths, New Power and Transforming Prayer: How Everything Changes When You Seek God’s Face. Daniel currently lives in, Moneta, VA with his wife Rosemary.

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To contact Daniel Henderson please email: office@strategicrenewal.com

Dennis Henderson

Dennis Henderson left the senior pastorate after 54 years of pastoring to become the North America Director for The 6:4 Fellowship. He continues to consult with his home church, Northlake Church in Lago Vista, Texas, as the Pastor of Kingdom Advancement and Prayer. As North American Director for The 6:4 Fellowship, Dennis, oversees activities, events, and Regional Directors across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. He and Billie have been married since 1965, and have four adult children and nine grandchildren. Billie and Dennis have a passion to help ministry couples and support the ministry of prayer in the local church through The 6:4 Fellowship. Dennis and Billie live just outside of Austin, TX.

To contact Dennis Henderson please email: dennis@64fellowship.com

Heather Rea

Heather started working part-time for Strategic Renewal in January 2023. She has been a licensed hairdresser for 15 years and continues to work in this industry. Most of her free time is spent with her husband and two young boys who keep her busy. While working for Strategic Renewal, she has enjoyed getting to communicate with various churches and organizations. She loves getting to hear personal testimonies of how Daniel’s ministry has impacted so many, including pastors and their congregations. She currently lives with her family in Moneta, VA.

To contact Heather Rea please email: heather@strategicrenewal.com

John Myers

John and his wife Mary have been married since 1974, and have 5 children (all married) and 9 grandchildren. They worked with Life Action Ministries for 47 years, until joining Strategic Renewal, during which time he traveled as a singer with one of the Life Action Teams, went on staff as Team Director, and then started the Presummit Ministry for Life Action. In 1988, he launched the Donor Development Department where he served for 35 years. John serves Strategic Renewal in the Donor Relations department of Ministry Advancement, bringing with him years of experience in building relationships with pastors and churches, and helping donors develop the gift of giving to advance God’s Kingdom. He and Mary live in Lynchburg, VA.

John would love to speak with you regarding becoming a partner of Strategic Renewal as we continue Building 6:3 Disciples, Becoming 6:4 Leaders, and Believing for a 6:7 Awakening.

To contact John Myers please email: john@strategicrenewal.com

Justin Jeppesen

Justin, serves as the Director of The 6:3 Discipleship and trains church members to be supportive and contributing members of their local congregation. Before that time he served as a pastor and professor at the University of Northwestern in St. Paul, MN. He led hundreds of young adults along with other staff in the rhythms of prayer and the ministry of the word. Before serving in his role at Northwestern, Justin spent 10 years in pastoral ministry at a local church where he was first introduced to Strategic Renewal and is a graduate of two coaching cohorts. Justin and his wife of 10 years, Maddy, have four kids and live in St. Paul where they get to experience all the wonderful seasons God has created!

To contact Justin Jeppessen please email: justinj@strategicrenewal.com

Len Crowley

Len Crowley currently serves Strategic Renewal and The 6:4 Fellowship coordinating 6:4PRESS Publishing and facilitating the growing network or Ministry Network Partners. He is the Founder of Forgiven Communities – advocating for biblical church purpose and practice. During his nearly 40 years of Christian ministry, Len has been the lead pastor of four churches, a Bible teacher, board member, and ministry director. He also co-founded Whole in One (designing multi-ethnic collaborations),has led PLI Global (character-based leadership training), helped direct Counsel & Capital (a non-profit investment bank), and taught as a National Instructor with Walk Thru the Bible. Len lives with his wife Linda in Monument, CO.

To contact Len Cowley please email: len@strategicrenewal.com

Lori Bergenstock

Lori has been part of Strategic Renewal from the very beginning, serving as the ministry’s first director. After a decade of dedicated work with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, she recently retired from her full-time role and joyfully “re-enlisted” with Strategic Renewal. Lori now serves as the Director of Women’s Prayer Discipleship, where she guides women through the 6:3 Discipleship Pathway.

With more than 25 years of experience coordinating and leading prayer summits, Lori brings deep wisdom, compassion, and practical insight to her teaching and coaching. She is passionate about helping women grow in prayer, Scripture engagement, and Christ-centered community.

Lori and her husband, Scott, have been married since 1995. They have two grown children and two teenage grandchildren.. Together, Lori and Scott love exploring new places and camping in their cozy 24-foot trailer.

Ricky Cassford

Ricky Cassford has been in ministry nearly his whole life. Growing up in the home of Salvation Army pastors, he has always enjoyed media, activities, and ministries that edify the Church. For the last 20 years he has volunteered with his local church leadership to encourage spiritual growth within the church-body through teaching, facilitating small groups, worship, as well as writing, organizing, and performing dramatic presentations for special events and VBS/Day Camps. Ricky’s heart beats strongly for men taking up “the mantle of Dad-hood;” to intentionally pour into their children. He is the author of the children’s book, “A Magnificent Treasure,” which captures a father’s love for his daughter in a fun and fantastical way. Ricky serves as the Director of Communications for the ministries of Strategic Renewal and lives in Lone Tree, CO with his beautiful wife, Heidi, and two of their four children.

To contact Ricky Cassford please email: ricky@strategicrenewal.com

Jim Maxim

Jim is the Founder of Maxim Trak, Maxim Automotive, and Acts 4:13 (a ministry dedicated to mobilizing the church to prayer for pastors), as well as an author and public speaker. He faithfully serves as the Chairman of the Strategic Renewal Board of Directors, and has been a board member since 2015.

Joel Archer

Joel Archer is the founder and president of Archer Financial Services and has worked extensively in the field of financial management for over 20 years. He has served on the board of many community and non-profit organizations. His passions have led him to chair numerous organizations and events to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars benefiting the Sacramento region. Joel and his wife Amanda have been married since 2015. Joel’s passions include church, community, golf, hunting, and of course spending time with his family and his newborn son. Joel currently serves as the Vice Chairman to the SR Board of Directors, and has been a board member since 2010.

"If we are to see revival in our country, I believe it will come through revived pastors leading their church to seek the face of God. There is no other organization that I've witnessed that encourages, supports and comes alongside churches and pastors to do this more than Strategic Renewal."

Josh Stamm

Josh is the Owner and Financial Advisor for Legacy Wealth Management in Lynchburg, Virginia. He and his wife Dawn have two children, Logan and McKenna. The whole family shares a passion for music and enjoys actively serving in their home church, Eastlake Community Church at Smith Mountain Lake! Josh currently serves as the Treasurer to the SR Board of Directors, and has been a board member since 2010.

Ann Wong

Ann’s practice as an OB/GYN in California’s Bay Area is an integration of her faith and work, and a conduit of God’s blessings to others. Her other passions and ministry involvement are in the areas of worship, discipleship, teaching, and prayer. Ann currently serves as Secretary to the SR Board of Directors, and has been a board member since 2010.

Tony Brown

Best known for his expertise in logistics, Tony knows how to get people and products from one place to another efficiently. After spending over three decades as a global supply chain executive, his passions now include coaching others – from business professionals in the industry to his grandsons in baseball. Tony has been married to his high school sweetheart, Brenda, for over 40 years. They reside in Buford, Georgia. He has been a member of the SR Board of Directors since 2008.

Greg King

Greg and his wife, Kim, moved to southwest Virginia after two decades in Washington, D.C., where he served in senior roles at the Pentagon and Capitol Hill before launching C12 Business Forums. C12’s vision, to advance the gospel in the marketplace, helps business owners and CEOs live an integrated life under the Lordship of Jesus. A former U.S. Army officer with over 25 years of service, Greg is passionate about equipping Christian business leaders to integrate faith, family, leadership, and business stewardship. Married for over 40 years, Greg and Kim are proud parents of their daughter, Sarah, who lives with her husband in Charleston, SC. They attend EastLake Community Church in Moneta, VA, and actively support global gospel ministries.

Mike Mitchener

Mike Mitchener is the pastor of Riverview Baptist Church in the mountains of southwestern Virginia. Mike was also the founding and Senior Pastor of Westside Fellowship in Elon, North Carolina for over 20 years. Mike has been in local church ministry for more than 30 years. Prior to that, he had a successful business career. He is a board member of Strategic Renewal and serves on our speaking team. Mike and his wife, Stephanie have been married since 1984, and they have three sons, two of whom are married, and are blessed with three grandsons and 1 granddaughter. Mike has been a member of the SR Board of Directors since 2019.

Bill Molinari

Bill has had an extensive career in both business and ministry. He spent 21 years at VanKampen Funds rising to the position of President of the Distribution Company. Under his leadership his company won the prestigious Dalbar Award for the outstanding distribution company in the industry in 1995. Since spearheading the sale of VanKampen Funds to Morgan Stanley for $1.2 billion in 1996 Bill has been involved in ministry. He was Executive Director of Leadership Resources International from 2000-2006 and then joined the staff of the Harvest Bible Fellowship until 2017. At HBF, Bill was involved with the recruiting, training and coaching of over 100 church planters. Bill has served on over a dozen boards in business and ministry including Pioneers, Grace to You, Slavic Gospel, Leadership Resources and the Harvest Bible Fellowship. He and his wife Cheryl have eight grown children and seventeen grandchildren. Bill has been a member of the SR Board of Directors since 2019.

Alice Moss

Alice Moss is a Bible teacher, retreat speaker, workshop leader, and worship-based prayer facilitator. She has a unique ability to reach women with her genuine, enthusiastic love for Jesus. She offers wise Biblical counsel to women based on a mature and clear understanding of God’s Word. She recently authored a biographical book, I Crossed Over, which recounts her own 40 year journey in prayer for her husband's salvation. Alice has been a member of the SR Board of Directors since 2019.

Tim Tyannikov

Tim was born and grew up in Uzbekistan in a pastor's family. He has many years of experience working with teen ministry. One of Tim's greatest passions is organizing and training church leaders. He co-founded and ran a software development company that services the insurance industry. Tim and his wife Lesya have been married for over 25 years and have three children and a granddaughter. He has been a member of the SR Board of Directors since February 2022.

Mohan Zachariah

Mohan grew up in the Washington, DC area. After coming to faith in Jesus during college, he began a journey towards full-time ministry, taking him through Philadelphia, India, and finally Chicago. He serves as the Lead Pastor of CityLine Bible Church, a Multi-ethnic, Inter-generational church located just outside Chicago. He and his wife Susan have three adult children. He has an MBA in Economic Development and an MA in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute. He loves teaching God’s word and is passionate about seeing people take the call to discipleship seriously. Mohan has served on the Strategic Renewal Board since 2024.