Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry

Christina Embree is the founder and director of ReFocus Ministry, a nonprofit committed to connecting generations at church at at home.

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

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.

[Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry @EmbreeChristina]

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.
https://t.co/cRYwpMfaDX

[Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry @EmbreeChristina]

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 @EmbreeChristina]

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.

[Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry @EmbreeChristina]

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.

[Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry @EmbreeChristina]

@LaurenWitzkeDE @BethMooreLPM I appreciate this conversation. I would also point out that many women, including pastors, never supported him or thought he was appointed/annointed.

[James Martin, SJ @JamesMartinSJ]

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 @EmbreeChristina]

@JulesDiner @philvischer All I did was offer a quote from President Roosevelt that happened to be the same words as @philvischer and said he was in good company 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry @EmbreeChristina]

@JulesDiner @philvischer Thanks Jules for sharing your interpretation of Roosevelt words. I disagree. I think he and @philvischer would see very much eye-to-eye in this particular conversation. The reality is, no matter what evidence you are given, you will choose to disagree on principle.

[Fuller Youth Inst. @fullerFYI]

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.

[Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry @EmbreeChristina]

@KPowellFYI Thank you Dr. Powell for speaking truth in spite of those who would pressure you to do otherwise. I know I am not the only one who is grateful.

[Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry @EmbreeChristina]

@JonAcuff Eh probably not. That’s a young man’s game

[Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry @EmbreeChristina]

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: https://t.co/HKnElcr8YW

[Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry @EmbreeChristina]

"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. https://t.co/xg7avui6Xj

[Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry @EmbreeChristina]

*January FREE Resource*
Download: https://t.co/y6V6893mUp
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.

[Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry @EmbreeChristina]

@LindseyGrahamSC

[Christina Embree, ReFocus Ministry @EmbreeChristina]

@Sec_Noem This is a lie. We can all clearly see the truth.