Microchurch Conference: Chris and Renee

Apr 14

Episode Summary

In this episode of the KC Underground podcast, Brian sits down with Chris and Renee Renshaw during the recent Microchurch Conference in Tampa, Florida to reflect on what they’re hearing and experiencing alongside hundreds of leaders exploring the theme of hospitality. Chris and Renee share insights about welcoming God into everyday life, practicing hospitality within marriage and community, and discovering how simple acts of presence can create spaces of belonging in places like Raytown.

They also reflect on what it means to stay faithful in the rhythms of disciple-making, learning to show grace to yourself in the process, and how creating “living room” spaces in a city can open new pathways for connection, community, and mission.

Key Themes & Takeaways

1. Hospitality Begins with God

Hospitality isn’t just outward—it starts with inviting God into every “room” of our lives.
What sounds like “church language” becomes powerful when actually practiced.
A key insight: God shows up where He is wanted.

2. Opening the Door in Marriage

Chris and Renee realized they had unintentionally closed off parts of their marriage to God.
Despite strong individual faith and mission, they hadn’t fully invited Jesus into their shared life together.
The conference affirmed what God was already stirring—reopening that door together.

3. When Hospitality Gets Hard

Hospitality isn’t easy—it requires vulnerability, time, and emotional energy.
Even those with hospitality backgrounds (like Chris and Renee in the service industry) can miss its deeper spiritual purpose.
Reminder: grace is essential. You won’t do it perfectly.

4. “Stay on the Team”

Even when faith feels shaky or messy, don’t quit.
You may stumble, struggle, or lose footing—but keep showing up.
Faithfulness over perfection.

5. Creating a “Living Room” for the City

Many communities lack shared, welcoming spaces—places of belonging.
Inspired by this, Chris and Renee are exploring a community coffee space in Raytown.
A “third space” can become a spiritual home—a place where people feel seen, known, and connected.

6. You Don’t Have to Perform

A powerful theme: “Just be.”
God isn’t asking for performance—He’s inviting presence.
When you’re walking with Him, it’s not a trick to be yourself.

Final Thoughts

This episode is a reminder that hospitality isn’t about doing more—it’s about opening your life. Whether it’s inviting God into your marriage, creating space for others, or simply showing up as yourself, transformation happens in the ordinary. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Stay on the team. Be patient. And just be.