 A significant part of city-reaching strategy is recognizing where God is already working and joining Him there. In Phoenix, God continues to rise up collaborative efforts that encourage pray-care-share initiatives. Last fall, churches and Christian ministries invited Ravi Zacharias to an outreach event on the Arizona State University campus. "Is Faith Delusional?" was discussed at an Open Forum attended by nearly 9,000 people from campus and community. This was the largest event in the 25-year history of Ravi's ministry, and he plans to use it as a model for future Forums. Many students were challenged by the discussion.
The Luis Palau Festival scheduled for March 2011 in Phoenix had its official launch with the endorsement of hundreds of churches and ministires. The focus is to pray intensively, reach out in loving service, and also present the gospel in clear and relevant ways and elevating the pray-care-share philosophy. Coach John Quam reports excitement about a growing spirit of collaboration. The presence of the Church in the midst of crises opens doors for the sharing of the gospel and church growth -- that's what Loving Our Communities to Christ is all about! |