Anniversary Gala!

List of Current Residents

Here is a list of our current residents--pictures missing will be coming soon--Kyle, Barry, Chris, Carey and Jeff--we have not forgotten you!

We love all you guys and are so glad that God has sent you to us.  We pledge our prayers, our love, our devotion, and our support.

*  Josh Wood

*  Barry Miles


*  Robert Jones

*  Antonio Cardenas

*  Scott Reed

*  Matt Clarke

*  Chris Spradlin

Chris is on the left and Carey (listed below) is on the right.

*  Thomas Foster

*  Jassen Horne

*  Chris Colvard

*  Dustin Pearson

Sorry we didn't get a second shot--we will soon and be able to see your eyes!

*  Kyle Shumacher

*  Carey Jones--is in picture above with Chris Spradlin

*  Jeff Pennock

Director's Message

enewal Ranch News December 201

Both Justin Pennock and Dustin Harris graduated from Renewal Ranch in December 2011 as our 9^th and 10^th graduates of the year.  We wish both men and their families the very best as they transition back into society. They have solid “transition plans” in place to aid in their success.  We are grateful to Brother Johnny Harrington for working with the residents to develop a game plan prior to graduation.  

On December 8^th, Renewal Ranch celebrated its first year of operation at the annual Christmas reception held at the Centennial Valley Country Club Events Center.  Thank you to all who donated specifically to this event.  It was a wonderful time of fellowship and reflection of 2011 events with our supporters, residents, and their families.  

The 1^st Annual Renewal Ranch Parade of Homes was a huge success.  We want to thank Wendy Dooley for organizing that event and Don and Nancy Bingham, Tim and Jane Morris, and The Dooley’s whose homes were filled with love, refreshments, decorations, and the holiday spirit.   We believe this event with grow as many have already inquired about next year’s event.  

Ten men have been saved and baptized this year at RR and over 35 different churches have supported us in some capacity.  Twelve pastors have invested in our residents’ lives by teaching at RR, countless volunteers have served, the Dooley’s have traveled all over with us leading praise and worship, and the Board has worked diligently to help the vision play out to reality.  We have over $5000 in monthly financial support (approximately $15,000 is needed).  My heartfelt gratitude goes to all who have helped us in any way.  We could not do this without your support!

May God Bless You this Holiday Season!

James A. Loy, Executive Director

Up Coming Events

December 25, 2011 – Christmas Day

January 15, 2012 –Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Mount Pleasant, AR at 11:00 a.m. with the Dooley’s

January 22, 2012 –    First Baptist Church of Marion, AR at 6 p.m.

January 25, 2012 – Greenbrier Church of the Nazarene with the Dooley’s at 6:30 p.m.

January 29, 2012 – Lonoke Missionary Baptist Church in Morrilton, AR with the Dooley’s at 10:00 a.m. 

February 19, 2012 – Bono Baptist Church at 10:00  a.m. 

An open chapel service is held at Renewal Ranch every Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m.

Residents Assist The Summit Church

Chris, Robert, and Matt are in the picture above, along with Gary from The Summit.  Others who have helped are Justin, Josh, Jassen, Barry, Dustin, Antonio, Scott, and Thomas.

All of our residents at Renewal Ranch have been involved in a ministry to help Summit Church restore an older home that they bought in the Levy section of North Little Rock.  The Summit has a concentrated ministry to that area of NLR and bought the home to be used in outreach to that section of town.

Thank you guys for all the love and hard work you have exhibited the last few weeks to help restore this home.  We know your efforts will make a difference in reaching out to those in need.  We are proud of you!

Come Join Us!

Current List of Residents

Justin, graduating December 3


Dustin, graduating December 17


Josh, Barry, Robert, Antonio, Scott, Matthew, Chris, Thomas, Jassen.


We currently have 11 residents as of November 28, 2011.

Master Plan

Master Plan for Renewal Ranch

Apologies!

Hey dear friends of Renewal Ranch,
I am Dianne--the keeper of this blog and historian for Renewal Ranch at this time.

Recently I had two big life-changing events and have not been as faithful to the blog as I had wanted to be.

If you or a particular event involving a loved one of yours has not been posted, please forgive me.  In the next few weeks, I hope to get the blog up-to-date.

Thanks and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

P.S.--I have chosen for various reasons to switch our blog from Wordpress to Blogger--hope this doesn't cause any problems for you.

Christmas Tour of Homes to benefit RR

Please plan to attend the Christmas Tour of Homes in Conway, Ar on December 3, 2011 from 3-7 p.m.

We can get new ideas for decorating our homes and enjoy the festive atmosphere surrounding the celebration of our Savior's birth.

Hope to see you there!

Pancake Breakfast!

Once again we are indebted to David Stobaugh for his loyal support of Renewal Ranch.  A pancake breakfast (with proceeds going to RR) was held on Sunday, November 6.  Thank you, David.  We appreciate you so very much!

Thank You McKinney Tire & Auto

Congratulations to Dan Frame who was the winner of the tires/services donated by McKinney Tire & Auto Center of Conway. 

Thank you McKinney Tire for supporting Renewal Ranch by providing the tires for the raffle.

Thanks to everyone who supported us by participating.

November Newsletter

Director’s Message

Jimmy Kyle, Seth, and Alvin just celebrated their completion of Renewal Ranch with a graduation ceremony held at Second Baptist Church in Conway on October 22, 2011.  Special thanks to Kim and Kailey Hogue for coordinating that event. 

Also, thank you to David and Patti Stobaugh and their group for serving a delicious meal after the ceremony.  As always, the Dooleys did an amazing job in leading the worship portion of the service.  Last, but not least, Renewal Ranch is grateful to Mark Dance and Second Baptist Church for allowing us to use their facility.

The graduation made room for some new residents.  We have taken in Matthew, Thomas, Christopher, and Todd.  Please keep these and all the men and their families in your prayers. 

During the chapel service on 10/29/11, three of our residents received Christ.  Also, Neal Winstead and Larry Pillow baptized two others the following evening at Family Life Bible Church in Conway. 

We rejoice with the angels in heaven!  God is truly amazing! 

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to God, my wife, the Renewal Ranch Board, the Ministry Leadership Team, pastors, teachers, all of the churches, individuals, and community who make Renewal Ranch possible.  I feel that I have the best job in the world and I am surrounded by a great group serving along side of me.  My goal is to serve the Lord and these men well. 

Please join us Saturday November 6, 2011 for an All You Can Eat pancake fundraiser at Stoby’s in Conway from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  It only costs $5 and kids under 10 eat free! 

The ministry received a grant and will be getting a new mini-bus in early 2012 to transport the men.  Therefore, we have a need to raise approximately $10,000 to pay our portion of the $43,000 cost of the van plus the sales tax.  Please prayerfully consider how the Lord would lead you to help us meet this need.