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Transformation, What you see is what you get, Foundation built on prayer

My name is Jennifer Burger and I am the Creative Arts Director at Lutheran Church of Hope.  Renae Zanella came to work at Lutheran Church of Hope in 2017.  During that time I was transitioning to the Creative Arts Ministry from another ministry within the church.  Renae would come down to clean the ministry offices and while she cleaned we would have conversations about God and her art.  Her full story is inspiring and beautiful. 

Our Director, at the time, asked if she ever prayed or read scripture while painting.  This question is the foundation on which Renae was built.  Before Renae knew God, her paintings were beautiful yet really dark.  After praying and reading scripture, God used Renae as a vessel to give people a new way to encounter God.  Her transformation was almost overnight in her walk with the Lord and her paintings reflected it. 

My favorite part about working with Renae is what you see is what you get.  She’s an honest, hard-working, faithful, and beautiful soul.  She exudes God.  She’s been through the darkest valleys and still praises Him.  I have and would recommend Renae to others because I’ve seen her work and I know how incredible she is inside and outside her art studio.  The Holy Spirit is her guide.  I’ve loved walking beside her and seeing her transformation from a front row seat.

Jen B.

Blend of real, actionable tips with a faith-centered approach

When I started live painting early last year, you were such a big help. You were always so supportive and willing to offer feedback, encouragement, and helpful tips. Your insight, especially with aligning my art with faith, gave me the confidence to keep pushing forward and grow!

I’d absolutely recommend your coaching to others. You blend real, actionable tips with a faith-centered approach that’s rare to find, and I know it can help any artist grow both in their craft and their calling.

Thanks for being such a positive influence—I’m excited to see how God moves through your coaching business and how it impacts others! Always cheering you on, girl. 

Courtney M.

Always an Encourager, Unique Style, Fearlessly express it in her works

I met Renae a few years ago in an online creative arts class, through our church.   We did a book and video study, then created art through the inspiration.  We shared our creations online each week. We mostly did small pieces, usually painting.  I could see Renae’s talent, but not until I saw her gallery display at church did I understand just how talented Renae is. We developed a friendship through church, we were in more classes together, did some volunteering together.

Painting was still pretty new to me. I had done a few pieces for the church gallery.   Renae was always an encourager and had my back when I started painting live at holiday services. As I got to know her more, I came to understand her passion for art, the inspiration that continually comes to her for creating.   Renae has her own unique style and is ever ready to fearlessly express it in her works.

She has a big heart for encouraging others to seek out their talent within and find what inspires them.   She tends to believe that we all have creative talents and she is one who loves to nurture that in others.

Jacque B.