1. A significant change in the course of history sparked

by simple acts of kindness.

2. God’s Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven.

3. A church revolution through serving.

What Is AServolution?

A Servolution is not an event; it is a culture. Infusing this cultureinto the DNA of your church will change your view of the world andyour perspective of the needs of those who live around you. Thismovement is rumbling throughout the Body of Christ - a revolutionary army of people ready to take up this mandate. We are actively pursuing the lost, the forgotten, and the poor to show them a God who is passionately in love with them. We stand ready with one heart, saying, “I will serve others and show them the hope they can have in Jesus.”

In this booklet you’ll find several simple and inexpensive ideas that can help ignite a Servolution in your church. These ideas are not just outreaches or community service projects; they are culture-catalysts for your church. So take these ideas, put them into action and watch as God does something incredible in your community, your church, and also in you!

Fifteen Ideas To Help You Get Started

We have seen hundreds of people

come to our church because one

hot, Louisiana summer day they

were handed an ice cold bottle

of water in Jesus’ name. This

may have been the first time

they experienced “serving with

no strings attached” and they

were impacted for eternity. It’s a

simple, practical way to let God’s

love for others shine through you.

Give AwayBottled Water

Organize a team from your local church and find

an area in your community that is showing signs

of neglect. You can pick up trash, mow the lawn

and do general clean up. Taking responsibility for

a run-down block gives the residents respect for

their neighborhood and also lets them know there

are people who care for them right where they are.

Adopt An Inner-City Block

Start A Cooking Ministry

Everyone loves to eat! Find people in

your church who enjoy cooking and

start a team who can prepare and

serve meals for church and community

activities. Cooking and serving a meal

in the name of Jesus Christ meets a

practical need and opens the door to

relationships and evangelism.

Widows, single mothers, and military wives

need help to bear the burden of vehicle

maintenance. Take a day to work on their cars.

It is such a blessing to the ladies of our church

and community when we offer free, basic car

care. For an added bonus, go the second mile

and offer free refreshments and pampering

(manicures, pedicures and massages) to the

ladies while they wait.

Free Auto Maintenance

Stay up-to-date on community

events in your area and offer to

serve as the clean-up crew. You

probably won’t be refused! You will

gain favor in your community and it

will help to make Jesus famous!

Serve As The Clean-Up Crew After Community Events

Serve & Care For Widows

James 1:27(NLT) – “Pure and genuine religion

in the sight of God the Father means caring

for orphans and widows in their distress and

refusing to let the world corrupt you.” Take the

time to visit a widow, bring her a meal, take

over her yard work, or do odd jobs around her

home. She is so precious to Him!

University campuses are full of truth-seeking people

who need the love of Jesus. When classes are set

to begin, have a team offer to help new students

find their way and get moved into their dorm rooms.

There may also be international students who could

use assistance getting accustomed to the area. It’s

a great opportunity to connect with people who may

be new to your community.

Be Active On Your Local University Campus

Contact your local government officials

and offer to serve them any way you

can. Put aside any differences you may

have and show them God’s impartial

love. There are many ways that your

church can assist the community leaders

as they serve your area.

Serve Your Local Government

Regardless of why someone is homeless,

they still need to be reminded that God loves

them, cares about them, and has a plan

for their lives. One way to reach out to the

homeless is to serve breakfast once a week

for them right where they are. Offer to pray

for them and if they’re ready, assist them in

finding work and shelter.

Serve The Homeless In Your Community

Let your church be a place that

people in your community can come

to receive groceries when they’re

struggling financially. This opens up

an amazing opportunity to build a

relationship with families and give

them a chance to meet Jesus, the

Bread of Life.

Start A Free Food Pantry

If you’ve ever been to an emergency room

waiting area, you know how slowly time

seems to pass. What better time to show up

with a free cup of good coffee? It’s not just

for the waiting room, you can be a blessing

to nurses and doctors as well. Energy drinks,

good coffee, and power bars are all generally

welcomed. This outreach is simply God’s

people seeking out the hurting.

HospitalOutreach

You can be a huge blessing to underprivileged

families as they prepare for the new school

year by picking up a local school supply list

and collecting backpacks and supplies such

as: pens, pencils, and paper. It’s a great way

to connect with families and show God’s love

in a practical way.

School Supply Give-Away

Another simple act of kindness is assisting

single moms. You can offer to help them

move, mow their lawn, run errands or

babysit. These precious ladies bear the

weight and responsibility of the entire

family and can always use extra support.

Often times, single moms don’t want to ask

for help, so look for ways to serve them.

Reach Out To Single Moms In Need

It doesn’t matter how big or small your

community is, sooner or later someone

will face tragedy. It comes in the form of

a house fire, a car accident, the loss of

a loved one, the loss of a job or maybe a

natural disaster. The Body of Christ should

be first to respond to the needs of people

who are hurt by tragedy. If you want to be

where Jesus is, embrace those in pain.

Respond To Crisis And Tragedy In Your Community

Connect With Other Groups Who Are Already Serving Your Community

There are many reputable organizations that

already work with cancer victims, cerebral

palsy sufferers and those with other physical

handicaps. There are so many ways that you

can get involved and extend your reach to touch

those who need God’s love.

Leverage your resources by finding someone

who is already serving and assist them with the

load they’re carrying. When we come together

to serve the common goal of helping people find

hope in Jesus, we are much more effective than

we could be on our own. And when all is said

and done, showing people the love of Jesus is

what it’s all about.

Connect With Other Groups Who Are Already Serving Your Community

PART OF THE LEADERSHIP NETWORK INNOVATION SERIES BY ZONDERVAN

COMING IN 2009

Dino and his wife DeLynn started Healing Place Church in 1993 with the single focus of being a healing place for a hurting world. Starting with just twelve, it has now grown to over 7,000 people gathering in 18 services every weekend in 11 locations from Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Maputo, Mozambique. Dino is excited about the release of his newest book, “Servolution” Starting a Church Revolution Through Serving which will be released Spring 2009. The book chronicles HPC’s story of finding their purpose and mission. Dino’s desire is to challenge Christians’ and churches to discover God’s passion for people.

Healing Place Church has been listed as one of America’s Top 25 Most Innovative Churches for two consecutive years. That innovative drive is expressed in a passion to serve the poor and hurting wherever they are. Every week hundreds of volunteers serve in many different outreaches: cooking hot breakfasts for the homeless, helping ex-prisoners re-enter society, caring for AIDS orphans, giving roses to ladies working at local strip clubs, reaching the poor through free medical and dental clinics and many more.

Dino also co-founded the Association of Related Churches, a group that on average plants one new church every 12 days. He is a strong believer in the irreplaceable value of the local church in the USA and across the globe. He knows that as believers we can do more when we are together, leveraging each other’s strengths to build the Kingdom. As a result, some of his greatest assets are deep relationships with others. And there are no relationships that matter more to him than those he has with his wife DeLynn and their three children.