Christina Embree is the founder and director of ReFocus Ministry, a nonprofit committed to connecting generations at church at at home.
Joined May 2013
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Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry retweeted
No nation, no society, and no international order can call itself just and humane if it measures its success solely by power or prosperity while neglecting those who live at the margins. Indeed, Christ’s love for the least and the forgotten compels us to reject every form of selfishness that leaves the poor and the vulnerable invisible.
New Blog Post: When parents say they want "Community"...
Maybe the best thing you can do for your families isn’t planning the next event but introducing the church to one another.
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Every now and then, I feel the need to jump on here and offer us all a little reminder.
Programs are not discipleship.
Programs can be helpful tools to help get people connected to each other.
Programs, when used effectively, can jumpstart people into relationships.
Presence means showing up in each other's lives - cheering at ball games, watching theatre performances, sharing meals around tables and laughter in living rooms, offering rides and providing meals, listening to stories and appreciating lived wisdom.
If we shift our focus for discipleship away from programs and refocus on presence, we begin to lay the groundwork for connection that leads to meaningful relationships and ultimately lifelong discipleship.
Programs can't answer the Great Commission - but people can. #kidmin
Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry retweeted
Christ with me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down,
Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
Happy St. Patrick's Day
(From the "St. Patrick's Breastplate" Prayer)
Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry retweeted
Faith often grows through people. Through consistency. And through presence.
Many students stay connected because an adult did not give up on them.
Share this with a volunteer who shows up.
Still time to sign up for ReFocus Roundtable on Gen Z & the Church, Wed. at 1 pm ET. This free interactive discussion brings together ministers to share ministry ideas, brainstorm approaches, & encourage each other in our kingdom work. Save your seat here: forms.gle/cNBfmKHbYMwNQhH97
"Believe it or not, our perfectly planned services and emotionally-poignant worship experiences and our super fun youth groups and our dedicated staff and high-tech curriculum are not what keep people connected to the faith.
It’s relationship. Period. refocusministry.org/church-a…
*January FREE Resource*
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Celebrate the Love of Christ this February with a Family at-home communion experience.
This celebration is easily adaptable to your denominational tradition & offers a space to reflect on the greatest Love of all - Jesus.
Do they know that they belong? Read more here: refocusministry.org/do-they-…
Family VBS Curriculum Adapter is 50% off!! $25 gets you everything you need to turn your VBS experience into an event for the whole family. Learn more at refocusministry.org/family-v… #cpc2026
Our New Year's newsletter is on its way - check it out for information on finding us (and our brand-new merch) at CPC next week, free resources for winter, and our winter ReFocus Roundtable focused on connecting with Gen Z. Read all the details here: mailchi.mp/refocusministry/r…
"The reality is, if we are “doing” something at church and not “doing” that same thing the rest of the week, we are compartmentalizing our faith to a place or a gathering or a building instead of incorporating our faith into transformed lives."
Read more: refocusministry.org/advent-i…
Our Cyber Monday Sale is live, and it’s a great chance to stock up on tools that bring faith into everyday life. All of our Family Faith Formation resources are 50% off! You can browse the full collection here: refocusministry.org/blog/fam…
Cyber Monday is coming and we thought we’d jump on board. Our Family Faith Formation curriculum will be 50% off on Monday, including our combination bundle. Learn more about our curriculum here and plan to shop on Monday!
refocusministry.org/blog/fam…
ReFocus has created an Advent Photo Scavenger Hunt—a playful, intergenerational way to experience the wonder of the season as you seek out glimpses of God’s presence in everyday life.
Download here (unlimited copies for your church family): refocusministry.gumroad.com/… #kidmin #fammin
Our November newsletter went out with all kinds of goodies including our *new* *free* Advent Photo Scavenger Hunt, a Family Movie Night discussion guide, an invitation to cohort, and a fun idea for a faith-filled centerpiece. Read all about it here: mailchi.mp/refocusministry/r…
