Rest & Renewal

AIWR seeks to invite shepherds and church ministries from various contexts to gain worship leadership and organizational development training for their teams while receiving rest and respite in worship.

Our Approach

We are a diverse group of experienced pastors, musicians, and doctoral-level educators who cultivate moments of rest, renewal, and leadership/ministry development for church teams, Para-church professionals, and non-profit organizations of all sizes. As a wide network of spiritual leaders, we offer services to members that help facilitate respite for Sunday services; ministry training for worship, pastoring, and inner healing. We believe that moments of rest and equipping can lead us to physically, emotionally, and spiritually reconnect with Jesus.

Our desire is to help you connect with one of our leaders to discover your organizational and ministry needs. We would love to connect with you via phone or video call to help discern together what it is best for you in this season.

Experience Jesus & Healing

Each training or respite session provides a space for you to feel welcomed and heard in a neutral and comfortable environment of your choice or a location curated by our team.

Geographical Presence

AIWR team members are available to travel domestically and internationally to conduct retreats. Our team members are located on the east and west coasts of the US, which includes the New York Tri-State area, Northeast OH, California’s Bay area, and the Great Lakes Region.

Our Services

  • Divine Ecounter

    Respite for worship teams and pastors, spiritual renewal retreats for Christian organizations and church staff.

  • Coaching

    Ministry coaching and equipping for ministries of all sizes.

    Practical Worship leadership tools & training.

  • Making Peace & Beyond

    Identify and address foundational issues caused by painful experiences, traumas or hurtful relationships in the past. Learn ways to resolve those issues in order to grow in your relationship with Christ and others.

Prayer Leaders & Ministry Partners

  • Jelani Aswad, B. S. (Founder)

  • Dr. Wanda Walborn, D. InSt.

  • Dr. Ron J. Morrison, D. Min.

  • Nathalie Alcime, M. Ed. (Worship)

  • Jamie Norton M. Ed., LCDC

  • Jake Furman, B. S. (Worship)

  • Andrew Swaby, M.S. (Worship)

  • Matt Cheung, M. Div. (Worship)

  • Megan Morganstern, M. S. (Worship)

  • Dr. Ted Kang, D. Min. (Advisor)

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