Renee Shaeffer Email and Phone Number

Renee is the connector behind Gospel Patrons. She loves people well and builds relationships with the many leaders, organizations, and churches we partner with. Renee is married to Adam and they have two boys.

Walking alongside one another in prayer, listening, and discernment for where God is at work and how we can partner with Him in it. More and more we struggle to carve out time to be still and to be silent when it is what we desperately need most. Direction creates a space to hear and to be heard, to process and to ponder, to reflect and to re-familiarize ourself with the voice of God.

Since we value and prioritize home cooked meals, I am often in the kitchen preparing, cooking, and cleaning, which I do gladly and with purpose. I love providing good quality food and a welcoming atmosphere for my family and for all the friends and family we host. I am gifted in hospitality and enjoy exercising that gift consistently and in a variety of ways (i.e. hosting dinners and parties, preparing meals for families in need, pursuing others in conversation).Also, being a homemaker has… Show more Since we value and prioritize home cooked meals, I am often in the kitchen preparing, cooking, and cleaning, which I do gladly and with purpose. I love providing good quality food and a welcoming atmosphere for my family and for all the friends and family we host. I am gifted in hospitality and enjoy exercising that gift consistently and in a variety of ways (i.e. hosting dinners and parties, preparing meals for families in need, pursuing others in conversation).Also, being a homemaker has continued to grow my administrative strengths: keeping our calendar, scheduling appointments, joyfully planning our travels and adventures, budgeting oversight, keeping a tidy home, collaborating with other friends as we support and encourage each other as homemakers, all with the ability to adapt and adjust from day to day and, as much as I can, with a good sense of humor!Lastly, being a homemaker has added to my experience as a self-starter, communicator, event planner, and manager. Show less

Administrative responsibilities include faxing, emailing, copying, filing, filling journal vouchers, scheduling meetings, uploading information to databases such as comdata, coco, my.biola, customer service calls with parents and professionals from other universities.

Planned and facilitated staff meetings, attended and actively participated in department and divisional meetings and trainings, designed and executed staff retreats, mentored resident assistants, engaged in student care meetings walking students through sanction processes, administered general counseling, helped to oversee and execute community events, and collaborated with staff and faculty across a variety of departments on campus. Other administrative tasks included emails, phone calls… Show more Planned and facilitated staff meetings, attended and actively participated in department and divisional meetings and trainings, designed and executed staff retreats, mentored resident assistants, engaged in student care meetings walking students through sanction processes, administered general counseling, helped to oversee and execute community events, and collaborated with staff and faculty across a variety of departments on campus. Other administrative tasks included emails, phone calls, budget oversight, receipt reimbursements, experience with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and office work such as printing, scanning, ordering, and filing. Show less

Business owner: self-starter, motivated/motivator, budget keeper, promoter, supporter in customer serviceClass instructor: communicator, facilitator, educatorResearcher: on-going education - seminars, conferences, conventions, and online opportunties

Modeling and acting was quite the unexpected venture. However, it provided me opportunities to grow and be challenged in ways I had never experienced before. Learning and memorizing scripts, communicating effectively in a variety of settings and contexts, booking travel arrangements, scheduling and keeping appointments, castings, and bookings, collaborating with other professionals in the industry, and continuing to step into the unknown with faith, openness, and willingness stretched me. I… Show more Modeling and acting was quite the unexpected venture. However, it provided me opportunities to grow and be challenged in ways I had never experienced before. Learning and memorizing scripts, communicating effectively in a variety of settings and contexts, booking travel arrangements, scheduling and keeping appointments, castings, and bookings, collaborating with other professionals in the industry, and continuing to step into the unknown with faith, openness, and willingness stretched me. I grew in confidence, became a better initiator, and refined my skills as a networker. Show less

Planned and facilitated staff meetings, attended and actively participated in department meetings and trainings, designed and executed staff retreats, mentored resident assistants and resident coordinators in their positions in ResLife, engaged in student care meetings, was involved with Biola's Multi-Ethnic Programs, administered general counseling, helped to oversee and execute community events, and collaborated with staff and faculty across a variety of departments on campus. Other… Show more Planned and facilitated staff meetings, attended and actively participated in department meetings and trainings, designed and executed staff retreats, mentored resident assistants and resident coordinators in their positions in ResLife, engaged in student care meetings, was involved with Biola's Multi-Ethnic Programs, administered general counseling, helped to oversee and execute community events, and collaborated with staff and faculty across a variety of departments on campus. Other administrative tasks included emails, phone calls, budget oversight, receipt reimbursements, experience with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and office work such as printing, scanning, ordering, and filing. Due to the circumstances with Residence Life at the time, it was necessary that I work independently and with minimal supervision. This I believe I did with confidence, joy, and grace. Show less

Training as a spiritual director equipped me to sit with and hold souls, to recognize the need to refer, and to balance offering grace and truth along people’s journey with Christ.Coursework, lectures, and extracurricular requirements involved in the Spiritual Formation program has encouraged and challenged me in living in the light and truth of Christ, which God has used to equip me to love, challenge, correct, pursue, and engage others more freely and intentionally.As a director, I… Show more Training as a spiritual director equipped me to sit with and hold souls, to recognize the need to refer, and to balance offering grace and truth along people’s journey with Christ.Coursework, lectures, and extracurricular requirements involved in the Spiritual Formation program has encouraged and challenged me in living in the light and truth of Christ, which God has used to equip me to love, challenge, correct, pursue, and engage others more freely and intentionally.As a director, I was also responsible for scheduling all my direction sessions, keeping notes on my directees, praying for them, designing and facilitating retreats, and working with Biola and local churches for space to meet. Show less

I designed and taught lessons for elementary school teachers, training them how to teach math in the classroom. I stayed up to date on requirements for our teachers in training in order to assure they were on track to receive their degree and further their trajectory as an elementary school teacher. I also worked with our math students who were preparing for the math exams required to student teach as math teachers.

Experience as a Resident Coordinator has equipped me in areas of: student care, issues of diversity, administrative tasks and responsibilities specific to higher education, leadership and teamwork in community and on a staff, support and enforcement of community expectations and standards, programming and planning events, budgeting and reimbursements, ordering, advertising and promoting events, general counseling and advising, and collaboration with a variety of departments on campus. Other… Show more Experience as a Resident Coordinator has equipped me in areas of: student care, issues of diversity, administrative tasks and responsibilities specific to higher education, leadership and teamwork in community and on a staff, support and enforcement of community expectations and standards, programming and planning events, budgeting and reimbursements, ordering, advertising and promoting events, general counseling and advising, and collaboration with a variety of departments on campus. Other specific training and events that have uniquely equipped me to work in higher education:*Rapid Response Training in Crisis Conference held at Biola University(2011) *Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation Conference(2007-2011)*CORE retreat with Multi-ethnic programming (MEP) at Biola(2009) Show less

Teaching in the classroom offered extensive training in lesson planning, evaluating and assessing, classroom management and executing lesson plans. I also had the opportunity to work with our low performing students who needed extra attention, patience, and creative coaching. Running a high school level volleyball program provided experience managing athletes, staff, parents, equipment, and budgets and organizing a variety of activities including extensive summer, fall, and spring training… Show more Teaching in the classroom offered extensive training in lesson planning, evaluating and assessing, classroom management and executing lesson plans. I also had the opportunity to work with our low performing students who needed extra attention, patience, and creative coaching. Running a high school level volleyball program provided experience managing athletes, staff, parents, equipment, and budgets and organizing a variety of activities including extensive summer, fall, and spring training programs, fundraising events, and team bonding experiences. Advising clubs on the high school campus and leading a group of faculty, staff, and administration during WASC accreditation provided experience in facilitating and organizing meetings, delegating tasks, planning larger scale events such as the Senior class breakfast, as well as exposing me to the accreditation process that all schools and colleges must complete. Show less