What is a Servolution?

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1. to initiate a complete and radical change of a persons life through simple acts of kindness for the glory of God.
2. God's Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven.
3. A church revolution through serving.

A Servolution is not an event; it is a culture. Infusing this culture into the DNA of your church will change the view of the world and your perspective of the needs of those around you. This movement is rumbling throughout the body of Christ - a revolutionary army of people ready to take up this mandate. We are actively pursuing the lost, the forgotten, and the poor to show them a God who is passionately in love with them. We stand ready with one heart, saying, "I will serve others and show them the hope they can have in Jesus."

Why serve?

We serve others for several simple reasons:

1) Jesus did. Our goal as Christians is to become more like Christ every day. As we study God's Word, we learn about Jesus and the way He lived. Because Jesus loved people, He served them to show them that love (John 13). Our goal is the same, to serve people so they would also come to know Jesus as their personal Savior.

2) The church and its purpose is best expressed outside its walls. We can't sit inside and wait for the world to come to us. We've got to get out in our communities and show people that we care and that there's a God who wants to heal them.

3) It's a tangible expression of the love of God for lost humanity. Words can't always fix our pain. People may know that God loves them, but maybe they haven't ever experienced God's love for them in a practical way. We can be a testimony to others of what God can do in their life!

4) It makes us irresistible to the world. When people see our genuine love for each other and others, they can't help but be drawn to it. Many times, serving can be a way to start conversation with people and give us an opportunity to tell them about the cross.

5) It tears down barriers and opens hearts. A kind word goes a long way. You never know what someone may be going through. Handing them that bottle of water or a hot meal may be just what they need for God to soften their hearts and open their minds to hear about the truth.

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Why serve together?

We can accomplish so much more for the Kingdom when we work together! Our impact is multiplied. 1 person can only serve so many but if we all work together we can serve tons more!

There is value in shared ideas. In a group setting, we can draw on each other's gifts, talents and creativity to polish the original idea, making it even better and more effective in building God's Kingdom.

Creates momentum and energy to move things forward. There is so much excitement when we all work together, accomplishing a similar goal. God designed us to be part of the body and this is the body at its best! Each part doing it's job and moving forward with passion!

Unity proves the Gospel works. John 17:18-21 says, "Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world. And I give myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by your truth. I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one-as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me. As we work together, we are living out God's Word!

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Join the Revolution

Servolution 2010 is about churches from all over the world coming together to express the love of Christ to the people in their communities through simple acts of kindness and generosity. We would love for you to partner with us and bring Jesus' example of love and compassion to the people in your world. This is a great opportunity to engage people in your community and learn more about them and their needs.

Choose a time during the 10 days leading up to Easter Weekend 2010 and set about doing the work of God through serving. Maybe it's an outreach every day or an entire Saturday that you would like to devote to people. What you do, how you do it and the cost involved is entirely up to you. Choose servanthood over titles and see what God will do!

We want to do all that we can to help you reach your community for Jesus! We believe that we can all do more together than any one church or denomination can do alone. There is power in unity and we know that the body of Christ will be impacted because of it. We are honored to serve alongside you!