What College Chaplains are Saying

"Jim and Carol combine their gifts and understanding of theater, human behavior, and spirituality in applying biblical truth to real life. Their heart for ministry is displayed “on stage” and “off stage” as they prepare and present material that is contextualized to the needs of a specific audience. Acts of Renewal tackles difficult issues and hard questions with wisdom and sensitivity, aiming at a redemptive work that ministers to the heart."

Dr. Stephen B. Kellough, Chaplain Emeritus, Wheaton College 

"Jim and Carol maintain a high standard of excellence in both content and quality of performance. Students responded enthusiastically in each of their presentations. They were not only supremely engaging on stage, but they attracted individual students to themselves for further conversation wherever they would go on campus, whether that be in the cafeteria or after an evening session. They have a very positive and effective connection with students.  

Tracy Baltzer, Director of Christian Formation, John Brown University

"Jim and Carol bring us a relevant vibrancy in communicating the truths of the Gospel in a form that is accessible and engaging for our campus. Each year they work with us to craft programming which addresses the specific needs of our community. Our students, faculty, and staff consistently give their programs great evaluations. They are easy to host and a delight to know. I appreciate Jim and Carol’s serious consideration of their theatre as a true gift and calling of God to minister to the needs of this generation of collegians." 

Dr. Fred Foy Strang, Chaplain, King University

"Acts of Renewal are fabulous! They have been at King College on many occasions and have hit a home run each time. They are relevant, timely, engaging, generous with their time, and theologically sound. They know all the points of contact with students (faculty, too) and use their considerable dramatic skills to draw their audience into the wonderful healing, transforming, challenging adventure of the gospel. I want every student generation at King to have the chance to interact with Jim Shores and Carol Anderson."

Errol G Rohr, Chaplain, King College

"The students voted Acts of Renewal best chapel of the year."

Terry Michael Newel, Campus Pastor, Campbell University

"Acts of Renewal is an excellent ministry that communicates to the learning styles of today's students. Jim and Carol's Christian witness, quality acting and relevant plays touch the hearts, challenges the minds and involves the senses of the students."

Eldon Fry, Campus Minister, Messiah College

"Thanks for your ministry on campus today.  Great themes and some real connection with the things that touch student’s lives. I am sure we will be in touch."

Pastor Jonathan Bratt, Chaplain, Roberts Wesleyan College

"Jim and Carol performed on our campus for a three day gender issues lecture series. "Relevant" does not say enough Students were amazed how Jim and Carol had seemingly gotten into their heads and knew exactly what was going on in their lives. More importantly they were willing to talk to students long after the "performance" was over. They are welcome on our campus anytime."

Gary Sivewright, VP for Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Mount Vernon Nazarene University

 "Jim and Carol put flesh on the truths of God’s call, grace, love and forgiveness in a way that touches lives and changes hearts. Their presentations at Gordon College over the past years have provided some of the most memorable moments in our chapel program. Their drama is always fresh, poignant, anchored in Biblical truth and relevant to the real-life struggles of those seeking to faithfully follow Christ. I look forward to continuing to partner with them in ministering to college students."

Dr. Greg Carmer, Dean of the Chapel, Gordon College

"Students rated Acts of Renewal as their favorite chapel series last year. We hosted them for our relationship series at Palm Beach Atlantic University and because of the great impact they had during their time on our campus, we have invited them to come back again.  They have been a blessing to our student body and we are thrilled to be having them back again this year."

Nathan Oliver, Counseling Center Director, Palm Beach Atlantic University

"If they were only good Christian actors, I would continue to bring them to campus every few years, but they are so much more. In addition to chapel presentations, they lead workshops, speak in classes and because some of the issues they address can be painful, they make themselves available to students to help them process and begin to explore opportunities for healing. We've been blessed to host the ministry of Acts of Renewal. I can't recommend them highly enough."  

Dr. Warren Anderson, Dean of the Chapel, Judson University

"Thank you so much for your willingness to come and share with us! I have taken away so much from this week. The importance of rest stands out to me and of course the chapels on relationships. My favorite was Wednesday night, I was laughing so hard my stomach hurt, but at the same time I learned so much about myself and my boyfriend. I have heard nothing but good things about this week all over campus. Words hardly communicate the positive impact you have had here."  

Rachel Bradley, Student, Judson University

Learn more about the ministry programming Acts of Renewal has at Colleges.