What every country, city and community needs - Bono

What if every country had a Bono from U2? Even better what if every city and community had a normal guy and gal who said let's change our world. Let's get out there and love others. Let's tackle poverty. Let's remedy homelessness. Let's do all that Christ came to earth to do, redeem, reconcile and give life to all.

"The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to release the oppressed,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor."
Isaiah 61:1,2

You'll be inspired by Bono's comments on ending poverty.

Categories: Church, God, Kingdom

I couldn't agree more - this is the disciple we need.

Jay Lorenzen from On Movements said it best and it summarizes some of my observations from our time in Boulder the past 12 years. When we had problems in Boulder is was partly in response to having and producing the wrong kind of disciple. He talks about the kind of disciples (Christians) we need to impact our world. This is exactly what we're looking for.

1. Real, Not Religious
2. Teaching others to obey rather than to know.
3. Living Apostolically
4. Seeing Mission Philosophically, not geographically
5. Expecting to Change the World
6. Measuring growth by capacity to release, not retain
7. Placing Kingdom concerns first.

A short must read is found at Disciples Who Build Movements

Categories: Leadership, Coaching, Movements

300 Campuses and Beyond

We sit here sometimes and think what in the world have we gotten ourselves into. This past week, Steve, prayer walked a private Catholic University (pictured left: Universidad de Anahuac) near our home that was filled with about 5,000 college students talking, drinking coffee, smoking, studying and hurrying off to class. The university student in Mexico City is no different than any university student in the U.S.

So why do we feel anxious about our new role here in Mexico?

The major difference is that we're not just reaching 28,000 college students on one campus but God has called us to give each and every student in the city on over 300 universities an opportunity to be part of a Biblical, Spirit-filled, Missional Community where they can know God and build His Kingdom.

This is where we know our efforts are limited and God must move. We are daily reminded that "Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain." Ps 127:1

Daily we are asking God to raise up laborers on each campus and in each department that will start a spiritual movement. Our prayer and desire is that these movements are not built around us or Campus Crusade but around the Gospel and mission that Jesus left us. We believe that God is going to pour out a revival in this city. It will require dependent prayer and humility before God and others.

Our family has been adjusting to the city and our new home. Our family has experienced some bugs and just plain exhaustion, while getting used to the 7,7000 altitude. It rains just about everyday. In light of all the changes we are so thankful to call this home and the city God is calling us to serve.

We are thankful to God for the past 6 months of preparation in our lives. We appreciate your prayers, encouragement and financial support as we left Boulder, served in Long Beach and moved to Mexico. To God be the glory in our lives, our partnership with you and in Mexico City!

Categories: Newsletters, Prayer, MexicoCity, Family, God

Stay Updated Online and Pray for Us

"Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should." Eph 6:19, 20

One thing we ask is that you would join us in prayer. Pray for us daily. Pray for us often. Pray for the 300 Universities and 1 million students. Pray that God will bring revival to Mexico City.

One way you can stay connected with us is to send us your email address to Steve’s email above. We will add you to a regular email update. The other is to visit our blog at: Steve's Blog Here you can choose to have the Blogarithm link at the bottom send you automatic updates when we submit a post. On our blog you can view updated prayer requests and photos. You can also visit the following link to pray for the many 300 universities we are reaching.
City Focus Mexico City

Thank you for laboring with us and being part of bringing revival to Mexico City.

Categories: Prayer, MexicoCity, Blog

Please Pray for Us

Please Pray:

• That we will be responsive to the Holy Spirit and stay obedient to God's Word.
• We will continue to stay healthy and safe.
• That God will bless Christine and the boys as they started home school this past week.
• That God will provide supernatural contacts and wisdom as we prepare to open up spiritual movements on all 300 universities.
• That God will raise up a faithful few students on each campus to pray for revival.
• For our time with our U.S. National Directors in Mexico City, Sept 10-15.
  

Praise God for:

• Our possessions arrived the 1st week we were in Mexico.
• The boys have met some good friends on our street.
• The wonderful home God has given us here.

Categories: Newsletters, God, Family, Prayer