Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Remnant Fellowship Welcome to Remnant Fellowship Churches, located in home settings and churches around the world. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [A Message for the Graduates: How to be Successful](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/a-message-for-the-graduates-how-to-be-successful/) - Elizabeth Kaufmann shares a heartfelt message to the graduating class of 2024 to encourage them to strive for excellence and seek God in all pursuits. - [A Message of Hope](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/a-message-of-hope-2/) - Break free from destructive habits, and rediscover the joy of a life fully surrendered to God! - [The "Master Mind It" Rally 2026](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/the-master-mind-it-rally-2026/) - You have the ability to Master Mind anything that holds you back this year! - [You Choose Who You Love](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/you-choose-who-you-love/) - Elizabeth Kaufmann shares the true secret of having an amazing and fulfilling marriage: Love is a CHOICE. - [Quick Tips on Improving Relationships](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/quick-tips-on-improving-relationships/) - Tips that all couples can put into practice today for a closer, more loving and Godly relationship! - [Turning Suffering into Joy](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/turning-suffering-into-joy/) - In this talk, Elizabeth Kaufmann delivers a beautiful perspective on clinging to God in times of hardship. - [A Message of Hope](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/a-message-of-hope/) - Listen to "A Message of Hope" from Elizabeth Hannah on January 6, 2024 - [Listen to What Christ Says](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/listen-to-what-christ-says/) - Most of us were given our religious doctrine by our family, and we accepted it because it was how we grew up. We embraced the religion that was taught to us and oftentimes we were left unfulfilled and longing for more! Hypocrisy left many of us questioning, bitter, and stuck in sin. In this sermon, Gwen Lara sheds light on how Jesus Christ lived out His Father’s will and how you can too. - [How to be Transformed](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/how-to-be-transformed/) - Is it possible to be righteous here on earth? And if so, how do we do that? Practically speaking, what does it mean to find the Spirit of God? Can you really have a life filled with peace, love and joy? Or is that just an unreachable ideal? Watch this video to find real answers that will change your heart and mind today! - [The Picture of a Wholehearted Saint](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/the-picture-of-a-wholehearted-saint/) - What does it mean to live as a Christian? What should your daily life and relationships look like? And how is it different from any other religion? Watch this video to get a thorough understanding of what it means to build a personal relationship with God and how to imitate His son Jesus Christ. - [God First](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/god-first-the-foundation-of-obtainable-religion/) - What does it really mean to put God first and how do you do that in our modern society; can you live daily, and even hourly, with the constant perspective of God first? In this video, Gwen Shamblin Lara speaks about how to keep God at the core of your life, and more importantly, why it matters to you. - [Love from the Heavens](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/love-from-the-heavens/) - Have you ever wondered why there is so much pain and suffering in the world and how to respond? What do you do when someone is hurting? Or when someone lashes out at you? In this video, you will hear answers and learn how you can find peace and love in the midst of strife. - [Obedience to God](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/obedience-to-god/) - Can you really obey God? Did you ever wonder what Jesus really meant when he called for us to "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48)? This video offers a clear analysis of what the Bible teaches about obedience and the incredible fruit of putting God's will into practice in our lives. - [To Be Known by God](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/to-be-known-by-god/) - Can you have a real, personal relationship with God Almighty? What does that look like on a practical level, and how does that change your daily life when you are consistently and constantly seeking God and His lead? Watch this video to get a picture of the beautiful and powerful potential of knowing God and, more importantly, being known by God. - [Experiential Faith and the Power of God](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/experiential-faith-and-the-power-of-god/) - Do you want to know more about what the Remnant believes about having a faith in God and how to know that He is real? Watch this video to learn more about the foundational doctrine of Remnant Fellowship and having an experiential faith. - [The Super Community of Love](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/the-super-community-of-love/) - What is the New Jerusalem and does it exist on Earth? In this talk, Gwen Shamblin Lara describes the magnificent love, beauty and dependable power of Christ's followers - the True Church - collectively on Earth. Watch this video to get a glimpse of this "Super Community of Love"! - [What is the Remnant?](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/what-is-the-remnant/) - Meet the Remnant of the Kingdom of God…an international community of people who are finding renewed hope, profound love and deep purpose by putting the undiluted teachings of Jesus Christ into practice. - [2024 Remnant Fellowship Fall Clean Up](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/2024-remnant-fellowship-fall-clean-up/) - Watch highlights from a volunteer day where church members came together to clean up the church grounds! Copyright 2024 Remnant Fellowship - [The Gospel in a Word is Love - Remnant Fellowship Concert](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/the-gospel-in-a-word-is-love-remnant-fellowship-concert/) - Enjoy a selection of Love-themed songs performed by Remnant Fellowship members. Filmed live on Feburary 24, 2024. Copyright 2024 Remnant Fellowship - [Christmas Concert - Remnant Fellowship Concert](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/christmas-concert-remnant-fellowship-concert/) - Check out this selection of festive songs performed by Remnant Fellowship members live on December 2, 2023. Copyright 2024 Remnant Fellowship - [The Shepherds - Remnant Fellowship Wedding](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/the-shepherds-remnant-fellowship-wedding/) - We have hosted almost 250 weddings since our founding. The marriage union is a biblical and sacred covenant before God, and we are honored to host these gorgeous events for our members. Please enjoy this recording of a recent wedding of Caroline Stites to Lane Shepherd. Copyright 2025 Remnant Fellowship - [2024 Remnant Fellowship Summer Day Camp](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/2024-remnant-fellowship-summer-day-camp-2956/) - Watch a recap of our 2024 Remnant Fellowship Summer Day Camp! - [2024 Passion of Christ & Passover Recap](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/2024-passion-of-christ-passover-recap/) - Watch highlights from our 2024 Remnant Fellowship Passion of Christ and Passover Weekend! - [2024 Remnant Fellowship Youth Ball](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/2024-remnant-fellowship-youth-ball/) - Watch clips from our 2024 Remnant Fellowship Youth Ball! - [2024 Youth Skate Night](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/2024-youth-skate-night/) - Watch highlights from the 2024 Remnant Fellowship Youth Skate Night! - [August 3, 2024 Sabbath Assembly](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/august-3-2024-sabbath-assembly/) - Join us for our August 3, 2024 Sabbath Assembly that included a selected viewing from August 13, 2016 of Gwen Lara's lesson entitled, "Is Everything Meaningless?" - [God-Fearing Families: The Super Community of Love](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/the-super-community-of-love-god-fearing-families/) - Chapter 31 of God-Fearing Families For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her righteousness shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. The nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the - [The Christian Wife](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/the-christian-wife/) - Chapter 7 of History of the Love of God, Volume III - God-Fearing Families A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool - [A Christian Husband](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/a-christian-husband/) - Read Chapter 23 of The History of the Love of God, Volume III - God-Fearing Families by Gwen Shamblin Lara entitled, "A Christian Husband" - [Meet our Members: Nurse Practitioner – Rachel McCauley](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/meet-our-members-nurse-practitioner-rachel-mccauley/) - Rachel is a nurse practitioner specializing in adult and geriatric medicine. As a member for over 20 years, Rachel shares what first attracted her to the Church and how it has changed her life and made a positive impact on her health. Rachel also addresses the difference in the overall health and quality of life of the members, especially the older population, from putting the basic teachings of the Church into practice. - [Meet our Members: Educators - Monica Woods](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/meet-monica-woods/) - Monica is a PE teacher and has been a member of the Church since 2004. One of the main things that impressed her when she first visited was the children. Monica shares what it is like to teach sports and games in this environment and how it has been different for her. - [Meet our Members: Educators - David Rector](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/meet-david-rector/) - David has been in education for almost 30 years. In this video, he shares how this Church has changed not just his own children, but also all the Remnant children! As an educator, David has seen how incredibly blessed these children are—with top scores, success in all areas of education and life, and in their family. Watch this video to find out why! - [Meet our Members: Families - Kent and Regina Smith](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/meet-kent-and-regina-smith/) - This couple, who both work for international healthcare companies, moved to Brentwood from Oklahoma. Although they felt very connected to Church members where they lived in Oklahoma, they eventually felt God calling them to move to Brentwood. In this video, you will hear the incredible fruit of this choice and the blessings of their lives now. - [Meet our Members: Families - The Purdys](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/meet-tim-and-rachael-purdy/) - Tim and Rachel Purdy from Indiana are the parents of five children. Tim is also an engineer. What made this family leave their home state to come to Brentwood, Tennessee, five years ago, and how do they feel about it now? Watch this video to find out! - [Meet our Members: Families - The Peters](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/meet-cliff-and-lisa-peters/) - Why do people move across the United States, and sometimes from other countries, to be closer to Remnant Fellowship? In this video, you will meet the Peters who decided to give up everything in California and move to Brentwood, Tennessee, to be closer to their Church and Spiritual family. - [Remnant Fellowship Youth - Dance](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/remnant-fellowship-youth-dance/) - These kids know how to have a good time! Watch this video for a quick pick-me-up anytime you are feeling down. This video will definitely put a smile on your face as you watch the youth of Remnant Fellowship dance!These kids know how to have a good time! Watch this video for a quick pick-me-up anytime you are feeling down. This video will definitely put a smile on your face as you watch the youth of Remnant Fellowship dance! - [Meet our Members: Remnant Fellowship Youth 2020](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/meet-our-remnant-fellowship-youth-2020/) - Watch these testimonies from our Remnant Fellowship Youth and Youth Leaders! - [Meet our Members: Families and Youth - The Stites](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/meet-our-members-families-the-stites/) - Patrick and Amy have been long-time members of Remnant. Both of their children were born in the Church, and Patrick is very active in the youth ministry. In this video, you will hear more about the youth and what it is like to grow up in the Remnant. Find out why they have stayed members for over two decades. - [Remnant Fellowship Youth - Out & About](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/remnant-fellowship-youth-out-about/) - Get a real glimpse into the daily life of Remnant Fellowship youth as you watch these videos and see pictures taken mainly by the kids themselves! Life with God is soooo good! - [Remnant Fellowship Youth - Sports & Rec](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/remnant-fellowship-youth-sports-rec/) - Sports and games are definitely an incredibly genius idea of God’s! And these youth in Remnant Fellowship go all out when they play! This video will show you some of the many sports and activities the youth are regularly involved in. You will get tired just watching it! - [Remnant Fellowship Youth - Outdoor Fun](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/remnant-fellowship-youth-outdoor-fun/) - There is nothing like getting out in God’s Creation to really bring out the joy in life! This video will give you an idea of what it is like on a daily basis for the youth of Remnant. Nothing but joy! - [Meet our Members: Families - The Gormsens](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/meet-eldon-and-sara-gormsen/) - In this video, you will meet long-time members Eldon and Sara Gormsen. You will hear Eldon’s story of how he was reluctant to join at first but then saw how blessed and joyful it was and now has the incredible fruit of three generations being raised in the Church. It is a beautiful life! - [Evangelism and Outreach](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/evangelism-and-outreach/) - Learn more about Remnant Fellowship beliefs on missionaries, outreach and evangelism... - [God's Eternal Plan](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/gods-eternal-plan/) - Love is the solution that ends so much suffering and allows a human to migrate toward inexpressible joy. It is essential to know that the Genius God created the empty spot in the heart so that He could fill it. But why is He even wanting to fill an empty hole in the heart that He created? It is so He can fill it with love... - [True Compassion](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/true-compassion/) - God has been referred to as The Compassionate by millions of Jews and Muslims for centuries; and indeed, The Lord God Almighty is highly concerned, gracious, slow to anger. He has enough love for the world. Like Father - like Son...Jesus was popular and surrounded by crowds of people everywhere, and instead of recoiling or distancing himself, he behaved quite the opposite...note that Jesus embraced the crowd and its needs. But Jesus did not see just the crowds, he addressed the individual... - [Re-establishment Of The God-Fearing Family](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/re-establishment-of-the-god-fearing-family/) - Chapter 2 of God-Fearing Families Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” So God created man in - [Health and Wellness](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/health-and-wellness/) - Excerpt from Weigh Down Works Please note: this section is not intended for children. They are born so in tune with what their bodies need! Please read How to Raise Godly Children for more information on infants and children. It is essential to take care of the body that God has given you and have the - [How to Raise Godly Children](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/how-to-raise-godly-children/) - Chapter 8 of The History of the Love of God, Volume III - God-Fearing Families The Heart of a Child The heart of a newborn is a clean slate. The Bible tells us to raise up a child in the way that they should go and they will not depart from it.[1] A child’s heart is made - [Divorce and Remarriage](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/divorce-and-remarriage/) - Remnant Stance on Divorce and Remarriage As we have read, in the beginning God created man and woman and He launched His glorious concept of marriage where the two will become one, and what God has put together let no man separate. Where there was no genuine marriage between the two, however, He allowed for ## Pages - [Home](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/) - Welcome to Remnant Fellowship Church, located in home settings and churches around the world. We are a growing community of worshipful, adoring believers of God and His Son, Jesus Christ. Find true answers for a renewed relationship with God! - [Our Ministries](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/our-ministries/) - It is such an indescribable joy to use a gift that GOD has given you for His purposes, and when that gift provides assistance to a Saint, the fulfillment is unequivocally satisfying. - [Meet the Remnant - Families](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/meet-the-remnant/meet-remnant-fellowship-families/) - Remnant Fellowship is made up of almost 2000 members with some of our families covering over 4 generations! - [Meet the Remnant - Professionals](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/meet-the-remnant/meet-our-professionals/) - Remnant Fellowship members are very involved in the community. We have professionals in all walks of life including over 100 members in the medical profession with doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, speech, physical and occupational therapists and many more allied health practitioners. - [Talks from Elizabeth Kaufmann](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/talks-from-elizabeth-kaufmann/) - Thank you for your interest in webcasting into our Remnant Fellowship Assemblies! We have a wide variety of sermons and messages available for all visitors to browse 24 hours a day on our Visitor Webcast page that we will continue to update with new and rotating sermons! - [Leadership Team](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/) - Remnant Fellowship Church has a leadership team consisting of over 90 Shepherds, Deacons, Ministry Leaders, and Ministry Assistants. Any decisions made on behalf of the church are made through the leadership team with much prayer and discussion. - [Join Us](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/join-us/) - Our normal worship assembly times are Wednesdays at 6:00pm Central Time and Saturdays at 9:30am Central Time. - [Remnant Fellowship Youth](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/remnant-fellowship-youth/) - Join with us in finding true peace, joy, hope, and love-- when you give your ALL to God. Join with us in the...RF NEXT... - [Elizabeth Kaufmann](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/elizabeth-kaufmann/) - I would not be where I am today without the strong faith that I have in a God that allows everything for a reason, along with close and dear friends, family, and a Church that have filled my life with numerous amounts of joy. I also have to stop and give credit to my mother, Gwen Lara, for laying her entire life down to start this ministry and teach all of us about a true relationship with God. - [Todd and Leda Kubiak](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/todd-and-leda-kubiak/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2003, Todd and Leda were married at Remnant Fellowship Church in 2009. They currently have three children and reside in Brentwood, TN. - [Mark and Therese Marie Jost](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/mark-and-therese-jost/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2000, Mark and Therese Marie currently live in Brentwood, TN. They have four boys, all of whom are married and living near them and and two grandsons. - [BB and Miley Barcus](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/bb-and-miley-barcus/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2003, BB and Miley currently live in Brentwood, TN and have two children. - [Terri Meadors](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/terri-meadors/) - Member of Remnant Fellowship since 1999, Terry and her husband, Michael currently reside in Williamson County with much of their family living nearby. - [Kent and Regina Smith](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/kent-and-regina-smith/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2000, Kent and Regina have been married since 1984 and currently live in Brentwood, TN. They have four children with the three eldest married and living near them. They are also currently blessed with three grandchildren. - [Chris and Beth Ancona](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/chris-and-beth-ancona/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2002, Chris and Beth have been married since 1993 and currently live in Brentwood, TN. They have two children - one of whom is married and living near them in Brentwood. - [Tom and Jennifer Quinn](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/tom-and-jennifer-quinn/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2003, Tom and Jennifer were married in 1996, have four children with three married and living near them in Brentwood, TN. They are also currently blessed with one grandchild. - [Joseph and Maria Langsdon](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/joseph-and-maria-langsdon/) - The Langsdons have been members of Remnant Fellowship Church since 1999. Joseph and Maria currently have six children and four grandchildren. - [Adam and Corri Barnhart](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/adam-and-corri-barnhart/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2004, Adam and Corri have two children and currently live in Brentwood, TN. - [Eldon and Sara Gormsen](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/eldon-and-sara-gormsen/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2002, Eldon and Sara have been married since 1988 and currently live in Brentwood, TN. They have six children with fou married and living near them. They are also currently blessed with four grandchildren. - [Marc and Tish Dunn](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/marc-and-tish-dunn/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2000, Marc and Tish Dunn were married in 1996, are blessed with triplets and currently call Brentwood, TN their home. - [Jason and Ashley Hamilton](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/jason-and-ashley-hamilton/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2002, Jason and Ashley currently live in Brentwood, TN. They have three married children who are all living near them in Brentwood. They are also blessed with three grandchildren. - [Patrick and Amy Stites](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/patrick-and-amy-stites/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 1999, Patrick and Amy were married in 1996, are blessed with two children and currently call Brentwood, TN their home. - [Our Community](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/our-community/) - Being active in the community is a part of our daily lives here at Remnant Fellowship. In addition to being involved in all areas as employees and employers and being on many local athletic teams and orchestras, Remnant members are involved in a variety of service projects including the “Give Love” project Elizabeth Hannah has - [Meet the Remnant](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/meet-the-remnant/) - Welcome to Remnant Fellowship Churches, located in home settings and churches around the world. We are a growing community of worshipful, adoring believers of God and His Son, Jesus Christ, whose lives were immediately set free from many life-long addictions from which no one was able to be set free even after attending all representing denominations in the United States and even in the world. - [Health and Safety](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/health-and-safety/) - Welcome to Remnant Fellowship, members and visitors! We value the health and safety of all of our members, just as Scripture has encouraged us to take care of our bodies. Each person has different needs and are at different risk levels for contagious diseases. As always, even before the Coronavirus outbreak, we have continually requested - [New Member Form](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/new-member-form/) - Have you been visiting with us and are now interested in joining Remnant Fellowship Church as a member? Use this form to let us know more! - [Meet the Remnant - Youth and Young Adults](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/meet-the-remnant/meet-the-remnant-youth-and-young-adults/) - The Remnant is a very youthful group! Our youth and young adults are very active in the Church and enjoy participating in all the different areas of worship and service. - [What We Believe - Resources](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/what-we-believe/) - [Welcome to Remnant Fellowship](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/welcome-to-remnant-fellowship/) - A Church Ready for a Change Are you growing weary of the constant battles in today’s world? Rising crime, financial problems, broken homes, alcohol and drug abuse, rebellious children, disappearing morality - it seems like the world is growing further and further away from God and Christ, and the results are obvious. Are you ready - [Get a Glimpse of Some of Our Webcasts](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/previous-webcasts/) - Thank you for your interest in webcasting into our Remnant Fellowship Assemblies! We have a wide variety of sermons and messages available for all visitors to browse 24 hours a day on our Visitor Webcast page that we will continue to update with new and rotating sermons! - [The Truth About the Lifetime Movie and the HBO Documentary](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/official-response-from-gwen-shamblin-church-to-hbo-documentary/) - Lifetime and HBO attack on Remnant Fellowship. Here is the real truth about the Lifetime movie and the HBO Documentary attacks on Gwen Shamblin Lara and Remnant Fellowship. - [Jeff and Naomi Swindell](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/jeff-naomi-swindell/) - Member of Remnant Fellowship since 2008, Naomi currently resides in Brentwood, TN with her husband, Jeff and daughter Victoria. - [How to Change](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/how-to-begin/) - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! II Corinthians 5:17 God is love, and your Heavenly Father is reaching out to you no matter how much pain and hurt you have gone thru. God is calling those who want to be pure in - [Don and Donna Fischer](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/don-fischer/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2001, Don and his wife, Donna, live in Brentwood, TN and have seven children, six children-in-law and seven grandchildren (with an eighth on the way!). - [Brandon Hannah](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/remembering-our-leaders/brandon-hannah/) - Anyone asked to characterize Brandon Hannah would, without hesitation, describe his love for God and Christ, his love for his wife and children, his love for his family, and his lifelong dedication to the teachings of Remnant Fellowship Church... - [Our Music](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/our-music/) - Music is a very important part of Remnant Fellowship Church because the power of God’s music to change your attitude and to heal is true. - [Our History](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/our-history/) - Gwen Shamblin was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, with a strong faith and foundational values. She grew up with a medical background, making rounds with her belated father, Walter Henley, M.D., who was a General Surgeon. She received her undergraduate degree in Dietetics and Masters Degree in Nutrition with an emphasis in Biochemistry from - [Rick and Jenni Mendl](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/rick-and-jenni-mendl/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 1999, Rick and Jenni currently live in Brentwood, TN and have two sons and one daughter - all married and living near them. - [Tim and Rachael Purdy](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/tim-and-rachael-purdy/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2013, Tim and Rachael currently live in Franklin, TN and have two sons and three daughters. - [Chris and Helen Boerman](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/chris-and-helen-boerman/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2002, Chris and Helen married here in 2005. They currently have three children and live in Brentwood, TN. - [Colin and Erin Moore](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/colin-and-erin-moore/) - Colin and Erin are original members of Remnant Fellowship Church, joining in early 2000 and early 2001 respectively. The changes in their lives from putting into practice the teachings of Gwen Shamblin Lara and Remnant Fellowship Church brought hope, healing, and peace in every area. - [Durville Patton](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/durville-patton/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2005, Durville and Sara were married at Remnant Fellowship Church in 2006. They currently have three children and live in Brentwood, TN. - [Jonathan and Jessica Walters](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/remembering-our-leaders/jonathan-and-jessica-walters/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 1999, Jonathan and Jessica met and married here in 2002. They currently have three children and reside in Brentwood, TN. - [Joe Lara](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/remembering-our-leaders/joe-lara/) - William Joseph Lara was devoted to the Church, to his wife, Gwen, and to his daughter, Liana... - [Russ and Melanie Morgan](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/russ-and-melanie-morgan/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2006, Russ and Melanie currently have three children and reside in Brentwood, TN. - [Media](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/media/) - Links to Media featuring Gwen Shamblin Lara, Remnant Fellowship, and other related topics. - [Information Regarding the Unexpected Passing of Remnant Fellowship Leaders](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/information-regarding-the-unexpected-passing-of-remnant-fellowship-leaders/) - May 30, 2021 - Brentwood, TN The seven Remnant Fellowship leaders lost May 29, 2021 were some of the finest and most loving people that you would ever come across. During this horrible tragedy, our church would greatly appreciate prayers. We want everyone who was affected, especially the children of the passengers, to know that they - [About Remnant Fellowship](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/) - If you are looking for answers to life’s most difficult hardships, longing for a solution as to why you are having trouble overcoming addictions and other struggles, or searching for hope and a real connection with God, please watch this video. - [Joe and Gwen Lara](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/lara/) - Joe & Gwen Lara Gwen Lara, Founder of Remnant Fellowship Church and Weigh Down Ministries Gwen Shamblin Lara’s love for God and His Church, the depth of her compassion for the poor and the oppressed, her drive to help the needy and her infectious joy and genuine love for children raises the bar for those - [Remembering Our Leaders](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/remembering-our-leaders/) - This page is dedicated to remembering those who have served this church in previous years. These church leaders were used by God through their personal examples and involvement in church ministries to make a difference in the lives of so many. - [David and Jennifer Martin](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/remembering-our-leaders/david-and-jennifer-martin/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 1999, David and Jennifer have been married since 1992 and have five children, with the oldest three married and living near them. The Martin family currently resides in Brentwood, TN. - [Contact Us](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/contact-us/) - [Ryan and Rachel McCauley](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/ryan-and-rachel-mccauley/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 1999, Ryan and Rachel currently live in Brentwood, TN and have two daughters and one son. - [Honoring & Supporting the Families - A Service of Remembrance](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/honoring-and-supporting-the-families-a-service-of-remembrance/) - Watch the replay of the Remembrance service for Gwen and Joe Lara, Brandon Hannah, David and Jennifer Martin, Jonathan and Jessica Walters. - [Cliff and Lisa Peters](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/cliff-and-lisa-peters/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2000, Cliff and Lisa currently live in Brentwood, TN and have two daughters and one son. - [Greg and Cherri MacPherson](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/greg-and-cherri-macpherson/) - Greg and Cherri Macpherson have been members of Remnant Fellowship since 2003 and married since 1979. They have four children and are originally from Seattle, Washington, but currently live in Brentwood, Tennessee. - [Joel and Lori Van Huis](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/joel-and-lori-van-huis/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2004, Joe and Lori have been married for 25 years and have two adult daughters, one of which is married and expecting their first grandchild. Both serve the church as small group leaders and in other ministries as well. - [Mark and Deah Hayden](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/leadership-team/mark-and-deah-hayden/) - Members of Remnant Fellowship since 2006, Mark and Deah have one son and two daughters and reside in Brentwood, TN. - [The Essence of God & Christ](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/about-remnant-fellowship/the-essence-of-god-christ/) - Here is the Truth about what Gwen Shamblin Lara and the Remnant Fellowship Church believe about God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit... - [New Here](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/new-here/) - A welcome video giving a Tour of the church Short Welcome Maybe links to What we believe page and contact us pages? - [Sermons](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/sermons/) - Watch Live Previous Sermons (use the best of the best - the ones we have on the current website) - [Sample Page](https://www.remnantfellowship.org/sample-page/) - This is an example page. 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