We started in San Diego, CA, went up to Vancouver, BC, across to Chicago, IL, over to Boston, MA, down to Nashville, TN, and finally ended in Wilmore, KY at the end of Earth Week. 

Along the way we held events at thirty-three campuses and met with students and faculty from about ten others.  We gave dozens of talks, made hundreds of new contacts, collected over 1200 signatures for our White House petition, and attracted media coverage that reached audiences numbering in the thousands. 

 Now back home in Asheville, NC, and Chicago, IL, respectively, we’re finally able to take a step back and consider what the tour accomplished.  And here’s our analysis: it was a huge success on many levels!

By God’s grace we were able to introduce Renewal to a host of campuses and leaders all across the United States and Canada, and start building relationships and networks that will bear fruit for many years to come.

By God’s grace we were able to meet with every single one of our student leaders, learn more about what they are doing in their local contexts, and help to encourage them.

By God’s grace we were able to reach much of our generation with the creation care message through talks, conversations, materials, and books like Green Revolution.

By God’s grace we now have a much stronger grasp of the creation care movement on campuses and what opportunities and challenges we are facing.

By God’s grace we did not run into trouble or accidents along the way, and our team has grown even more cohesive and focused as we continue to move forward.

By God’s grace we were able to accomplish all these things and more.  But it has all been possible only by the grace of God – this is abundantly clear to us – and our hearts overflow with gratitude to God for the many visible signs of progress we are experiencing, along with thankfulness to each of you who so graciously continue to partner with us in this good work!

For Christ and His good Creation,

Ben Lowe and Anna Jane Joyner