Day of Renewal - Brooklyn, NY
The Brooklyn Tabernacle | July 29, 2025
Every devoted christian wants to be more equipped in the work of ministry. However, we can far too easily turn to methods that directly undermine the nature of this spiritual work. After following Jesus and observing his life, the disciples understood the real source of His ministry. This is why their only request in ministry equipping was simply, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1).
The Day of Renewal Regional Events are designed to inspire and equip you in building a supernaturally empowered ministry. This is a great opportunity for your entire leadership team to find practical tools and a fresh vision for a ministry powered by prayer.
All of our Day of Renewal events feature local churches and pastors that have seen exceptional growth and impact in the area of prayer. You will hear from local church pastors who are modeling what they are teaching, and will give you practical insight to help you succeed in your ministry context.
We are excited to partner with Pastor Jim Cymbala and The Brooklyn Tabernacle for this one day gathering on July 29, 2025. You will hear from Jim Cymbala, Dr. Don Whitney, and a panel of Directional Leaders from The 6:4 Fellowship. This experience will conclude with Brooklyn Tab’s Tuesday Night church-wide prayer meeting, that we hope will inspire you, through first hand experience of a vibrant culture of prayer.
Featuring
Jim Cymbala
Jim Cymbala
Don Whitney
Don Whitney
Don Whitney has been Professor of Biblical Spirituality and the John H. Powell Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO, since 2024. He served there in a similar position from 1995 to 2005, and then as Professor of Biblical Spiritual and Associate Deanat The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, from 2005 to 2024. He is the founder and president of The Center for Biblical Spirituality.
Don grew up in Osceola, Arkansas where he came to believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. He was active in sports throughout high school and college, and worked in the radio station his dad managed.
After graduating from Arkansas State University, Don planned to finish law school and pursue a career in sportscasting. While at the University of Arkansas School of Law, he sensed God’s call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He then enrolled at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX, graduating with a Master of Divinity degree in 1979. In 1987, Don completed a Doctor of Ministry degree at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL and later a Ph.D. in theology at the University of the Free State in South Africa.
Prior to his ministry as a seminary professor, Don was pastor of Glenfield Baptist Church in Glen Ellyn, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago), for almost fifteen years. Altogether, he has served local churches in pastoral ministry for twenty-four years.
He is the author of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life (NavPress, 1991/2014), which has a companion discussion guide. He has also written How Can I Be Sure I’m a Christian? (NavPress, 1994/2019), Spiritual Disciplines within the Church (Moody Press, 1996), Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health (NavPress, 2001/2021), Simplify Your Spiritual Life (NavPress, 2003), Praying the Bible (Crossway, 2015), and Family Worship (2006; Crossway 2016). His hobby is restoring and using old fountain pens.
Don lives with his wife Caffy in Kansas City, MO. She works from their home as an artist, muralist, and illustrator. The Whitneys have a married daughter, Laurelen, and five grandchildren.
Don’s blog and website address is www.BiblicalSpirituality.org.
He’s on X @DonWhitney and on Facebook as Don Whitney.
Daniel Henderson
Daniel Henderson
Day of Renewal is sponsored by
Day of Renewal Schedule
- Strategic Renewal Staff
- The Acts 6:7 Vision and Prayer Culture
- Location: Livingston Building
10:00 AM – Break
- Dr. Donald Whitney
- Praying the Bible
- Location: Livingston Building
11:45 AM – Break
- Location: Main Auditorium
2:30 PM – Session 3:
- Jim Cymbala
- Location: Livingston Building
- Panel with The 6:4 Fellowship Directional Leadership Team
- Location: Main Auditorium
- (open to the entire church)
8:30 PM – Prayer Band
- (Post Prayer Meeting)
- Location: Livingston Building
Cost
$59 – Register below so that we save you a spot!
Location
The Brooklyn Tabernacle – Main Auditorium
17 Smith St.
Brooklyn, NY 112011
The Brooklyn Tabernacle – Livingston Building
190 Livingston St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
*see below for lodging details
Can’t make it to Brooklyn, but would like to help underwrite the cost of this event?
(*choose The 6:4 Fellowship from the dropdown menu)
Hotels Near the Church:
Hilton Brooklyn New York
140 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-834-8800
