When Ray Duerksen began pastoring Southland Church in 1995, things looked bleak. The small church was facing division, financial hardship, and dwindling leadership. Yet as Ray began discovering and implementing the eight renewal practices, lasting renewal did come to Southland. The church grew in size, a strong prayer culture took root, and the congregation practiced radical generosity. Their incredible renewal journey continues to this day.

But God didn't stop at one church. In 2012, God led Ray to take the practices he learned and help other pastors replicate this renewal in their own churches. As a result, Church Renewal International (CRI) was born! Thanks to CRI, many churches around the world have experienced the same renewal as Southland.