Servolution is defined as a significant change in the course of history sparked by simple acts of kindness. This book is a challenge to churches, pastors, and believers everywhere to harness their faith and get down to the business of giving hope to a hurting world by starting a servolution. What God is doing at Healing Place Church is far beyond anything its leaders ever imagined. Starting with just twelve people, they have served the poor and hurting in their community, and as the church has grown, the opportunities to serve have also increased. The accounts of how the church has responded to human tragedies like Hurricane Katrina and the September 11 attacks, and to the needs of thousands of people in their own community will inspire the reader. No matter what size the church, there is a place for them to serve the poor, and to roll up their sleeves and work to make it hard for people to die lost in their communities. And through strong relationships with others, we believe that churches together can do the same all over the world. Through simply loving, caring, giving and embracing a hurting world, doors are opened to pour in God's love. That is what servolution is all about - a revolution ignited by serving those no one wants to serve, doing the outreaches that seem too difficult or too lowly, and loving those that feel like they are unlovable. It is serving people in the style of Jesus when he washed the feet of his disciples. "Servolution" will make you laugh, make you cry, and above all it will make you ready to serve others like never before. And through the practical ideas and strategies in every chapter, you'll get a jump start on sparking your own servolution where you are.

Table of Contents:
Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1 "Preacher, Your House Is On Fire" Nobody said serving would be easy. Chapter 2 Bananas, Toasters, And Plus-Size Lingerie It's amazing what can get done when no one cares who gets the credit. Chapter 3 A Healing Place For A Hurting World Reach the world by serving One. Chapter 4 Sudden Servolution The Church needs to always be ready to respond to tragedies with God's love. Chapter 5 Whatever It Takes The message we carry is sacred. The method we deliver it by is not. Chapter 6 "Dino, Someone From A White House Is On The Phone" There is a right way and a wrong way to handle attention. Chapter 7 'No Habla Espanol? Make multi-site, multi-cultural, multi-national, multi-lingual work for you. Chapter 8 Katrina: The Day The Harvest Floated To Us When churches work together it is our finest hour. Chapter 9 Divine Connections Build relationships and God will build your church. Chapter 10 The Original Servolution Jesus set the standard for serving. Chapter 11 "It's Like Opening A Box Of Cracker Jacks" Make sure there's an element of surprise in what you do as a church. Chapter 12 To Be Continued... Let God set your sights where He wants them, and you'll never be disappointed.