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About Renew Ministry

Care for the whole person.
Hope for the road ahead.

Renew Ministry brings counseling, practical support, and Christian education together to help individuals and families find encouragement, personal growth, and renewed hope.

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Our mission

Accessible care.
Meaningful growth.

Our mission is to provide accessible counseling, support, and Christian education to those seeking encouragement, healing, and personal growth.

Renew Ministry is a faith-based nonprofit serving individuals and families through counseling, support groups, life-skills training, and biblical teaching. Divine Purpose Institute is our educational program, equipping people for Christian service and pastoral care.

Meet the team

People with a heart for people.

Jennifer Sauer, founder and Pastoral Counselor

Founder · President / CEO

Jennifer Sauer

Pastoral Counselor · Speaker · Author

Jennifer is an ordained minister, Christian counselor, speaker, and author with a passion for helping individuals and families find hope and purpose through faith-based counseling and Christian education.

She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Christian Counseling and a bachelor’s degree in Christian Education and Ministry. She founded Renew Ministry and Divine Purpose Institute, bringing together counseling, education, leadership development, and ministry training.

With more than 21 years of experience in clinical temperament therapy, Jennifer helps people better understand themselves, work through personal struggles, and strengthen relationships. Her background also includes hospice bereavement care. She is a co-founder of Arise and Revive and has led women’s events, retreats, and conferences.

Individual & family careMarriage & relationshipsGrief & trauma supportTemperament therapy
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Johnny Cornelius, Pastoral Counselor

Vice President

Johnny Cornelius

Pastoral Counselor · Chaplain ministry

Johnny lives in Big Sandy, Tennessee, and brings a background in emergency medical services, business leadership, and counseling. He previously served as a Medical Supervisor at Tri County Medical and a Paramedic Supervisor at Gibson County EMS.

His education includes emergency medical training at Dyersburg State Community College and Southwest Community College, a B.A. in Organizational Management from the University of Tennessee at Martin, and a master’s degree in Counseling from Liberty University. He has also completed pastoral counseling study through Divine Purpose Institute.

Johnny provides the same core counseling services as Jennifer, with additional emphasis on home visits and chaplain ministry. His work with Renew Ministry focuses on offering hope, encouragement, and compassionate care to individuals and families.

Individual & family careMarriage & relationshipsGrief & trauma supportHome visitsChaplain care
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Leadership

Our Board of Directors.

Jennifer Sauer

President / CEO

Johnny Cornelius

Vice President

Betty Hudson

Secretary

David Sauer

Treasurer

Sandy Spotts

Chairperson, Covered In Love

Jennifer Sauer seated in a welcoming indoor setting

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Encouragement for your
church, group, or event.

Jennifer brings her experience in counseling, ministry, and writing to conversations about hope, healing, faith, family relationships, and purpose.

Contact Renew Ministry to discuss a speaking engagement, women’s event, retreat, or conference. Topic, format, timing, and arrangements can be discussed with the ministry.

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Let’s connect

A conversation can
open a new door.

Ask about the ministry, Jennifer’s speaking availability, or the kind of support you are seeking.

731-213-2233renewyou2tn@gmail.com

135 Hospital Drive
Camden, TN 38320

Get in touch

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Our foundation

Faith expressed
through compassion.

“be transformed by the renewing of your mind”Romans 12:2 · NASB 1995 (excerpt)

Our Statement of Faith

At Renew Ministry, we believe in God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and in the Bible as His inspired Word. Our faith in Jesus Christ calls us to treat every person with compassion, dignity, and grace. Through faith-based counseling, we listen with care, offer biblical encouragement, and walk alongside individuals and families facing life’s challenges, supporting their journey toward healing, stronger relationships, and renewed hope.