We are convinced that most people want to be generous with
their ideas. They just need an avenue to express themselves where they feel
they can make a difference. But sadly there are very few avenues like that
available to most people. Usually the pipelines of communication are tightly
guarded by those who have worked hard to develop them.
But when an influential source opens up their channels to
those whom they serve, it is amazing to see what flows out. That recently happened
on a simple project we worked on with GMI (see more at www.gmi.org). GMI recently partnered with IVP to
release the digital side of “The Future of the Global Church” by Patrick
Johnstone. In the book, Patrick looks as the past, present and future of the
global church and provides amazing statistics and insights.
But in all that data, where was the voice of the reader?
Well, that is what we helped GMI to facilitate. We asked people to share in one
word what they thought the Global Church would look like in 2050. Then we took the
responses that came in and created a word map that GMI has just released.
This map brings to life the generosity of many people in a
way that will now be an inspiring and prayer-challenging tool for countless
others. The team also provided 5 simple ways that people can use the map in
their daily lives and ministry. Take a moment to download the map and be abeneficiary of the generosity shown by the GMI community.
How is your organization using your influence and your
channels of communication to equip your community to be generous?
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