It is commonly said that the motivation for evangelism is 'passion for the lost.' I believe this is inescapably true. The belief that Christians have something unbelievers do not is fundamental. This point leads me to two questions. First, Nazarenes, do we feel that passion? Second, church, how do we communicate it?

Believing

His first point - Intentional Leadership Development - was a zinger. Speaking at the spring M11 Conference in Louisville, Bob Broadbooks, USA/Canada regional director, outlined five strategic initiatives. As a lifelong learner and student of leadership theory and practice, I have enjoyed both learning and coaching. A library of books by practitioners and gurus from disciplines of business, organizational development, and psychology beckons for still greater understanding.

To become a culture that connects, we need to find common ground with others. We can connect with them by being involved in their lives, getting on their turf and in their environment. It takes us getting out of the walls of the church and being the church, not just going to church. We can connect in a powerful way by being present with each other and actually being face to face with others.

To become a culture that connects, we need to find common ground with others. We can connect with them by being involved in their lives, getting on their turf and in their environment. It takes us getting out of the walls of the church and being the church, not just going to church. We can connect in a powerful way by being present with each other and actually being face to face with others.

I can do everything through Him who gives me strength [even forgive] (Philippians 4:13).