There was a time when we needed revolution. We revolted from Great Briton, we had revolution with freedom and equality, we have needed revolution when it comes to rights and suffrage, and in the church, we needed revolution to restore Biblical truth and doctrine. What we need right now is a little less revolution. In our society, we have been rebelling against every set authority and principle and making up new rules as we go along. Morality is out the window, discipleship and seeking truth has given way to experience and preference. We don't want to find the truth, we just want to feel good right now.
What we need instead of revolution is an inversion. The Biblical word for this is repentance. We need to turn from the path we are on that is headed for destruction and get on a path that brings life and hope and peace. We need to put Biblical Truth in the center of our lives. We need to return to the principles and the truths that we once had of compassion and community. We need to put our trust in God and wish the best for our fellow human beings.
I want to invite you to become an Inversionary. The focus is easy, love God, love people. We will share, care and invest our lives in our neighborhoods, communities, work places and playgrounds. We will share our lives, our faith, our stories and seek to make the place we are just a little better. We want to stop the downward slide, bring glory to God and help others see His Majesty. Will you join me?
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Friday, July 19, 2013
The Path of Trayvon
If you don't know about the death of Trayvon Martin and the trial of George Zimmerman, you have been under a large rock. There has been lots of talk and speculation in regards to race, but I want to set that aside. The reality is that from what has been seen, reported and heard by the jurors, Trayvon had an attitude. He allegedly assaulted a bus driver, got into a fight at school and was said to have attacked George Zimmerman. It has nothing to do with the color of his skin, I see students from every ethic background and pigmentation there is have a bad attitude and act very disrspectful.
Kids today have a strange view of respect. They expect to be respected before they will offer any respect. They will disrespect you until you respect them, but if you disrespect them, they won't respect you. As adults, we are suppose to give respect to disrespectful kids so they will respect us. They are rude and arrogant in every culture, class and socioeconomic setting. They have learned it, they are living it and for the most part, they are getting worse.
It's a shame that it escalated to the point of death for Trayvon, but don't assume for a minute it is because he is black. It is because our society is failing our children. We have continued down a path of arrogance and disrespect. Everything has begun to focus on our pleasure and our happiness. We no longer focus on what is good for the community, what is good for the family, what is good for the kids. Do you know why divorce rate is so high? Why so many kids don't have a father? Why we are living in a society where the economy plummets and unemployment rises, yet same sex marriage is the biggest fight on everyone's mind? It's because we are devoted to pleasure, getting what we want and what we think we deserve with no thought of the bigger picture.
The Revolution Inversion exists because we have pushed the lines of individual entitlement to a point of destruction. It's a call back to community and faith and thinking about others. It's a push to seek for justice and mercy and not fulfillment of self. It's a call to return to the principles and values given by God and set down in His Word. This is the only way to break from the path of Trayvon and George. This is the only way out of the decline that will swallow us whole. I hope you'll join me.
-Dan
Kids today have a strange view of respect. They expect to be respected before they will offer any respect. They will disrespect you until you respect them, but if you disrespect them, they won't respect you. As adults, we are suppose to give respect to disrespectful kids so they will respect us. They are rude and arrogant in every culture, class and socioeconomic setting. They have learned it, they are living it and for the most part, they are getting worse.
It's a shame that it escalated to the point of death for Trayvon, but don't assume for a minute it is because he is black. It is because our society is failing our children. We have continued down a path of arrogance and disrespect. Everything has begun to focus on our pleasure and our happiness. We no longer focus on what is good for the community, what is good for the family, what is good for the kids. Do you know why divorce rate is so high? Why so many kids don't have a father? Why we are living in a society where the economy plummets and unemployment rises, yet same sex marriage is the biggest fight on everyone's mind? It's because we are devoted to pleasure, getting what we want and what we think we deserve with no thought of the bigger picture.
The Revolution Inversion exists because we have pushed the lines of individual entitlement to a point of destruction. It's a call back to community and faith and thinking about others. It's a push to seek for justice and mercy and not fulfillment of self. It's a call to return to the principles and values given by God and set down in His Word. This is the only way to break from the path of Trayvon and George. This is the only way out of the decline that will swallow us whole. I hope you'll join me.
-Dan
Sunday, September 23, 2012
New Book
Preparing a start a new writing project, a new book called "A Revolution worth Having". There has been many movements and revolutions over the years, but are any of them worthless? Are any of the social movements worth having? Has there been any real or effective change since the 1960s and the Civil Rights Movement? I think we can have a revolution worth having, we just have to begin that revolution.
The book will be partially biographical, but much of it will be dedicated to the RI Movement. I'm excited about it.
The book will be partially biographical, but much of it will be dedicated to the RI Movement. I'm excited about it.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Unless
I posted the statement at the end of The Lorax by Dr. Suess, unless someone like you cares on our Facebook page. It's the perfect concept of what RI Ministries is all about. It can no longer be the job of the clergy or the professional missionary to touch this nation with the Gospel. We are in a post-church, post-Christian nation. The core of the national identity is based on the theories of deconstructionism and social relativism.
The only hope left in this nation will not be found within the walls of the church. The only hope this nation has in the believers getting out of the walls of the church. Believers must begin to take the message of Jesus to their communities and neighborhoods. Christians must share the good news outside the church walls, because the world is not coming inside.
RI Ministries wants to walk beside you and work with you. The good news is that we as a community of believers are in this together to touch and change lives. A revolution moves through people and touches and changes lives. Let's begin a Revolution.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Real Life Bible Study-Family Devotions
Do you struggle with doing Bible study in your regular life, at work, at home and at play? Recently our family took a camping trip and had every intention of doing a family Bible Study/ Devotion with the family. It's hard to do. What would it take for you to finally get down to a family Bible Study? You probably just need a place to start.
Here at RI Ministries, we are dedicated to helping you do Bible Study where you are. Please share with us your successes and your struggle as we develop resources to help you in your personal and family devotional life.
Here at RI Ministries, we are dedicated to helping you do Bible Study where you are. Please share with us your successes and your struggle as we develop resources to help you in your personal and family devotional life.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
The Darkness Closing in.
Things are dark in places in this country. People who stand up for what they believe are called hateful bigots, they are boycotted and slandered. People are angry and they make videos bullying drive through clerks. People are hopeless, they can't find work, they can't afford to pay for gas and food. People are scared, shootings seem to happen randomly in schools, churches and other public places, no one is safe, it seems no where is safe.
Many of these things we know will happen as the end of the age approaches. As things continue to get darker, we must shine all the brighter as Christians. The time for Christians relying on the institutional church to just take care of reaching is over. We are living in a post-Christian, post-Churched society. We have to a light in the places we are.
It's time as Revolutionaries that we begin to shine the light in the darkness. Sharing the gospel with basic Bible study is the best way to counteract the darkness. RI Ministries exists to help you with this very thing, to start a Bible Study in your school, workplace, neighborhood, wherever you are. Let us know how we can help.
Many of these things we know will happen as the end of the age approaches. As things continue to get darker, we must shine all the brighter as Christians. The time for Christians relying on the institutional church to just take care of reaching is over. We are living in a post-Christian, post-Churched society. We have to a light in the places we are.
It's time as Revolutionaries that we begin to shine the light in the darkness. Sharing the gospel with basic Bible study is the best way to counteract the darkness. RI Ministries exists to help you with this very thing, to start a Bible Study in your school, workplace, neighborhood, wherever you are. Let us know how we can help.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Chicken Revolution
Standing up for traditional values is going to be hard. That is why we have to be true revolutionaries. We will come under attack. Dan Cathy from Chick-fil-a said they support an organization that supports the traditional family (one man and one woman in marriage). The backlash has been huge, simpy because Chick-fil-a is a company that follows Biblical ideals.
In a similar situation, the Sioux City Gospel Mission is under attack because it does not support same sex marriage, and asks people from refraining from sexual conduct of any type while in the mission. This has sparked outrage and protest of the Gospel Mission, an organization that seeks to help people who are in need and operates from a faith-based position.
As revolutionaries, if you speak out, if you say you stand on Biblical ideas and do not support something in the culture, you will be attacked. You will be slandered, people will hate you, but remember they hated Jesus first. The first step to becoming a true revolutionary is to be able to stand up when everyone is telling you to sit down. To trust the Bible, when everyone else is telling you it's wrong. To push against the current of society when society tells you to abandon the things you believe. It's won't be popular. It won't be fun and sometimes you will be saddened when you stand on the opposite side from the people you love and care about.
Remember, in all things we are more than conquerors. We are Revolutionaries!
In a similar situation, the Sioux City Gospel Mission is under attack because it does not support same sex marriage, and asks people from refraining from sexual conduct of any type while in the mission. This has sparked outrage and protest of the Gospel Mission, an organization that seeks to help people who are in need and operates from a faith-based position.
As revolutionaries, if you speak out, if you say you stand on Biblical ideas and do not support something in the culture, you will be attacked. You will be slandered, people will hate you, but remember they hated Jesus first. The first step to becoming a true revolutionary is to be able to stand up when everyone is telling you to sit down. To trust the Bible, when everyone else is telling you it's wrong. To push against the current of society when society tells you to abandon the things you believe. It's won't be popular. It won't be fun and sometimes you will be saddened when you stand on the opposite side from the people you love and care about.
Remember, in all things we are more than conquerors. We are Revolutionaries!
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?
I am looking for a handful of students who are willing to stand up, be on mission, who are solid. These students must be solid, maturing believers who are active in a community of faith. I need some students to give away some free resources too, who want to start a Bible Study or Christian Organization on their campus. If you are such a student or know of such a student, email me at jdanbarnes@yahoo.com. Thanks Revolutionaries.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
What is the RI- Updated
What Is the Revolution Inversion- Updated edition
The
Revolution Inversion is the changing of the culture where we live,
work, study and play in a positive direction. For years, society has
pushed the boundaries of behavior, speech, dress and attitudes. They
have thrown out respect, values and morality in exchange for instant
gratification, selfishness and rebellion. It’s time for the
Revolution from this generation to inverse, to move back to a trend
of moral behavior and responsibility. Respect, love and dedication to
God, their families and each other is the goal. This is the opposite
of the moral depravity that we have today. Instead of Christian being
fearful of what the world is doing, Atheists need to worry about the
sweeping breath of belief and worship of the Lord Jesus Christ and a
commitment to the Father.
Vision
The Vision of the Revolution Inversions share the good news of Jesus Christ with others by getting them involved in a small group, composed of an indigenous leader to grow the group and spread to many small groups. Those groups will either join together to form a larger organization and a network structure, or remain independent in cooperation to reach out. These groups will be in public schools, college dorms or unions, workplaces, neighborhoods, apartment complexes, mobile home parks, or anywhere people gather regularly.
Mission Statement
Our purpose is to deliberately display the love of Christ for our communities in a way that inspires them to become committed followers of Jesus Christ in fulfillment of the Great Commandment and Great Commission.
The Plan
The plan will begin with an individual or a group working build relationships with believers to form a core group. This group will commit to meet together on a regular basis for prayer and bible study. This group will work together to develop a set time and routine for what will grow into the Bible study. As the group grows, it can mature into a church, a network, or begin other small groups that remain independent.
The focus of the group must be the small groups. Any large group exists to bring the groups together for fellowship and worship on a regular basis. The large group meetings should be monthly or every other week. The large group should be for people to get to know one another, a time of worship and fellowship and large mission projects that include everyone. The main outreach is done in the small groups, and the large group should focus on those small groups, what groups are meeting and when, to make sure people can attend the group they desire to be in.
The Goal
The purpose of Revolution Inversion is to make a movement, to change lives, to change eternal destinations and to create a way to share Christ with the people you spend your time with. Thanks for joining us on this ride!
Vision
The Vision of the Revolution Inversions share the good news of Jesus Christ with others by getting them involved in a small group, composed of an indigenous leader to grow the group and spread to many small groups. Those groups will either join together to form a larger organization and a network structure, or remain independent in cooperation to reach out. These groups will be in public schools, college dorms or unions, workplaces, neighborhoods, apartment complexes, mobile home parks, or anywhere people gather regularly.
Mission Statement
Our purpose is to deliberately display the love of Christ for our communities in a way that inspires them to become committed followers of Jesus Christ in fulfillment of the Great Commandment and Great Commission.
The Plan
The plan will begin with an individual or a group working build relationships with believers to form a core group. This group will commit to meet together on a regular basis for prayer and bible study. This group will work together to develop a set time and routine for what will grow into the Bible study. As the group grows, it can mature into a church, a network, or begin other small groups that remain independent.
The focus of the group must be the small groups. Any large group exists to bring the groups together for fellowship and worship on a regular basis. The large group meetings should be monthly or every other week. The large group should be for people to get to know one another, a time of worship and fellowship and large mission projects that include everyone. The main outreach is done in the small groups, and the large group should focus on those small groups, what groups are meeting and when, to make sure people can attend the group they desire to be in.
The Goal
The purpose of Revolution Inversion is to make a movement, to change lives, to change eternal destinations and to create a way to share Christ with the people you spend your time with. Thanks for joining us on this ride!
Monday, March 7, 2011
The RI Manifesto
The Revolution Inversion is a movement to turn the tide of rebellion to a positive direction. It is a push back to moral absolutes, truth and foundational doctrine, regardless of pressure, culture or societal pressure. The Revolutionaries will not be put in a box by tradition, by media, by social norms or societal stigmas. We will seek and find truth in the Word of God and in His truth, even when it conflicts with what the world, society, the media, the educational and religious systems.
We will stand on solid doctrine of the Scripture, the only source of truth and will look to the scripture for answers and guidance. We will pray for the Holy Spirit to give us wisdom, we will study and discuss together and we will be proactive to learn together. We will not be pushed and moved by every popular idea or opinion, but test it against the Word of God for it’s truth and validity. We will hold true to the foundations of our faith, such as Grace, Love, Holiness, Justice, Forgiveness and Compassion.
We as the Inversion Revolutionaries will no longer wait for the government, society or powers that be to lead off on our expressions of faith and our spiritual devotion. We will take the initiative, take the stand and respectfully practice our religious freedom in a way that honors our faith. We will no longer wait for the schools to ordain prayer, we will pray in school, we will study the Bible and we will meet and celebrate our faith. We will not seek to be disruptive, but we will seek to honor God and put Him first.
We will take initiative to share our faith in respectable ways with others, to seek to show love and grace and try to make the community a friendly place to be. We will seek to live like Jesus and love and minister to those who love us, disagree with us, discriminate against us and who oppose us. In all things we seek to be like Jesus, who was the Master Revolutionary.
As Revolutionaries, we will be radical in our faith. It will be more than just attending a church service, or being part of a group. Our faith will be real, lived out in authentic community with other believers. We will share, support, love and pray for our fellow Revolutionaries. We will celebrate together and fellowship together when ever and where ever possible. We will pray together, study the Bible together, celebrate and rejoice together. We will not be a click or a social group, but a transformed community of believers who want our faith to be more than just one small part of our lives. We will live a life that is radically transformed, and we will live it out in a world that can be counter to it. We will do what Jesus asks, go where Jesus calls and be who Jesus wants us to be. We will do all these things, not because we have to, but because we want to. We will give ourselves over to the passion in our hearts for Jesus Christ, and let that one thing be that which defines us. We will let our faith consume us, ignite and overtake us. We will be driven by love, not duty. We will be pushed by compassion, not guilt. We will be motivated by purpose, not obligation. We will love because we are loved, and it will transform us. Then, we will start a Revolution!
Your fellow Revolutionary
-Dan
We will stand on solid doctrine of the Scripture, the only source of truth and will look to the scripture for answers and guidance. We will pray for the Holy Spirit to give us wisdom, we will study and discuss together and we will be proactive to learn together. We will not be pushed and moved by every popular idea or opinion, but test it against the Word of God for it’s truth and validity. We will hold true to the foundations of our faith, such as Grace, Love, Holiness, Justice, Forgiveness and Compassion.
We as the Inversion Revolutionaries will no longer wait for the government, society or powers that be to lead off on our expressions of faith and our spiritual devotion. We will take the initiative, take the stand and respectfully practice our religious freedom in a way that honors our faith. We will no longer wait for the schools to ordain prayer, we will pray in school, we will study the Bible and we will meet and celebrate our faith. We will not seek to be disruptive, but we will seek to honor God and put Him first.
We will take initiative to share our faith in respectable ways with others, to seek to show love and grace and try to make the community a friendly place to be. We will seek to live like Jesus and love and minister to those who love us, disagree with us, discriminate against us and who oppose us. In all things we seek to be like Jesus, who was the Master Revolutionary.
As Revolutionaries, we will be radical in our faith. It will be more than just attending a church service, or being part of a group. Our faith will be real, lived out in authentic community with other believers. We will share, support, love and pray for our fellow Revolutionaries. We will celebrate together and fellowship together when ever and where ever possible. We will pray together, study the Bible together, celebrate and rejoice together. We will not be a click or a social group, but a transformed community of believers who want our faith to be more than just one small part of our lives. We will live a life that is radically transformed, and we will live it out in a world that can be counter to it. We will do what Jesus asks, go where Jesus calls and be who Jesus wants us to be. We will do all these things, not because we have to, but because we want to. We will give ourselves over to the passion in our hearts for Jesus Christ, and let that one thing be that which defines us. We will let our faith consume us, ignite and overtake us. We will be driven by love, not duty. We will be pushed by compassion, not guilt. We will be motivated by purpose, not obligation. We will love because we are loved, and it will transform us. Then, we will start a Revolution!
Your fellow Revolutionary
-Dan
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Power Snack
Do you ever feel like you don't have any time. Do you feel rushed to eat, rushed to get things done, and never get enough sleep at night? It's hard to find time to study the Bible during those times. That's why we created the power snack series. It's Bible study meant for a small group, 2-5 that can be done in about 10 to 15 minutes. Between classes, at lunch, before or after school, on the bus or in the car.
Titles are:
The Attributes of God
It's All About Jesus
Keys to New Life
Communication in Prayer
Ministry of the Holy Spirit
There will be more to come, and will be available in the RI store soon for minimal cost. If you are interested in previewing the material and reviewing it for us, please let me know at ri_ministries@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Prayer in School
This is something I have been thinking about a lot. Prayer in the public school. You see, before 1962, every day students would say the pledge and they would pray "Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon thee and ask thy blessing on us, our parents, our teachers and our country".
Here we are in 2010, and there is no official prayer in the public school system, but that doesn't mean students don't have a right to pray. Here is my challenge, student pray together. Not just at See You At The Pole (which is great and you should attend) but every day by your class room, in the hall, where-ever. Prayer the prayer that was said back in the 60s, say it together in a circle, or stand up before the bell rings in class and say the prayer with other Christians. Prayer in school is part of our constitutional right, and we should practice it, at home, at work, at school, at play and anywhere else we go.
As you pray, pray honestly, pray to the Lord. Don't make a spectacle, don't pray in a loud or showy way, don't invite attention. The purpose of prayer is to life our lives up to God, depending upon Him, giving Him honor and glory. As you pray, pray for this purpose. If some mock you, ignore them and pray for them quietly. Don't announce "I'll pray for you, you heathen" cause that won't help. If others ask to join, let them join. This quiet activity will build community, spiritual growth and closeness as you pray together daily.
Revolutionaries, Let's Go!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Manifesto
I am in the process of drafting the RI Manifesto. Here is the line along which I am thinking.
We as the Inversion Revolutionaries will no longer wait for the government, society or powers that be to lead off on our expressions of faith and our spiritual devotion. We will take the initiative, take the stand and respectfully practice our religious freedom in a way that honors our faith. We will no longer wait for the schools to ordain prayer, we will pray in school at a time that doesn't conflict with classroom or instruction time. We will study the Bible during times we will not conflict with instruction time, and we will meet and celebrate our faith.
We will take initiative to share our faith in respectable ways with others, to seek to show love and grace and try to make the community a friendly place to be. We will seek to live like Jesus and love and minister to those who love us, disagree with us, discriminate against us and who oppose us. In all things we seek to be like Jesus, who was the Master Revolutionary.
Keep checking back as the Manifesto continues to develop. I would love to have your input.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
The chain is your sin. Your sin holds you captive, and you can't escape. Every time you break God's law, every time you are selfish, cruel, have hate or bitterness. Every time you know something is wrong and do it anyway. Those sins have you in bondage.
The nail is the price required for sin. It's a symbol of death which Jesus paid for you. He took the nails into His wrists to take the penalty for your sin. He died so you don't have too suffer for eternity.
The key is your faith. It's trusting in Jesus, it's opening your heart and life to Jesus. It's when you stop trying to get it right on your own, when you stop trying to find the answers on your own. It's the key to eternal life, the key to filling the empty place in your heart. It's the key to freedom.
The heart is your new life in Christ. When you turn from your life of self rule and seek after Jesus, He gives you a new heart and a new life. When you pray and ask Jesus to come into your heart, He does and He will clean house.
The top and bottom are heaven and hell. Heaven is eternity with God, Hell is eternity seperated from God because of your sin. Where will you be?
Monday, June 22, 2009
Revolutionaries needed
I need some revolutionaries. Do you have 15 to 20 minutes once a week and a few friends to have Bible study with? If so, I would like to send you a booklet or 2 or 3 and let you give it a shot for 6 weeks and let me know how it's working. You don't need to be a theological expert, you just need the desire to seek God, and a heart for Jesus and some friends you can talk with. Let us know at ri_ministries@yahoo.com or just post a comment here on our blog! Let the Revolution Begin!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Infiltrating the Enemy Base
Christians are under attack. The Devil is constantly attacking, he is on the move seeking to destroy all he can. His strategic position has placed him in the family and in the school. He is destroying the foundation of the culture and the future of our society. It's time for us to move inside the enemy's position and begin to turn the tide. It's time for a family and campus Revolution Inversion. Pockets of resistance, small groups of freedom fighters working behind enemy lines. Will you stand up for the cause of Christ?
The tactics are simple. Get a few friends and start a Bible Study at your school. Start a Christian Club at your school. Start a short Bible study with your brothers or sisters, your mom or dad. Spend time talking about God at home and at school. Pray with your family before you eat (which means sitting down to a meal with your family). Take time to be on the front lines against the devil. Let's get this Revolution going!
The tactics are simple. Get a few friends and start a Bible Study at your school. Start a Christian Club at your school. Start a short Bible study with your brothers or sisters, your mom or dad. Spend time talking about God at home and at school. Pray with your family before you eat (which means sitting down to a meal with your family). Take time to be on the front lines against the devil. Let's get this Revolution going!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Your Cirlce of Influence
Each of us has a circle of influence that we have direct contact with. Each of us have a dozen people who we have a close relationship with. Family and close friends we talk to daily. You are in the best position to reach that group of people with the good news of Christ. By sharing Christ with one person, that one person now has the chance to work in that circle of influence.
As you have small group Bible Studies, simply reach out to those in your core group. Those you have Bible Study with can then take it to their circle of influence. The process continues to grow and the impact can cover your school campus, town, on and on.
As you have small group Bible Studies, simply reach out to those in your core group. Those you have Bible Study with can then take it to their circle of influence. The process continues to grow and the impact can cover your school campus, town, on and on.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
The 15 minute Bible Study
When do most students have time to study the Bible. If you think about the traditional Bible study that takes an hour, most don't have the time. So what do we do? We create Bible Studies that we have time for. It's best to spend an hour studying the Bible, or 5 hours, but having less time doesn't mean we don't make the best of that time. That is why the Revolution Inversion has the 15 minute Bible Study.
Each Bible study is set up with 6 weeks, each week has a place for a journal, the material and incites from the week. The goal is to get 3 or 4 friends during lunch or before school and have a quick Bible Study. Take time to get into God's Word at school, invite a few friends, take 6 week. After 6 weeks, pick another book, trying something else.
For more information, contact RI Ministries at ri_ministries@yahoo.com
-Dan
Each Bible study is set up with 6 weeks, each week has a place for a journal, the material and incites from the week. The goal is to get 3 or 4 friends during lunch or before school and have a quick Bible Study. Take time to get into God's Word at school, invite a few friends, take 6 week. After 6 weeks, pick another book, trying something else.
For more information, contact RI Ministries at ri_ministries@yahoo.com
-Dan
Saturday, May 2, 2009
What is the Revolution Inversion?
The Revolution Inversion is the changing of the culture of our school campuses in a positive direction. For years, students have pushed the edge of their boundaries with their behavior, speech, dress and attitudes. They have thrown out respect, values and morality in exchange for instant gratification, selfishness and rebellion. It’s time for the Revolution from this generation to inverse, to move back to a trend of moral behavior and responsibility. Respect, love and dedication to God, their parents and each other is the goal. This is the opposite of the moral depravity that we have today. Instead of Christian parents being fearful of what their friends are teaching them, Atheistic parents need to worry about their child coming home with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, a new life and a new birth.
Vision
The Vision of the Revolution Inversions share the good news of Jesus Christ with students by getting them involved in a small group, composed of an indigenous leader to grow the group and spread to many small groups. Those groups will either join together to form a larger organization and a network structure, or remain independent in cooperation to reach out.
Mission Statement
Our purpose is to deliberately display the love of Christ for our teachers and classmates in a way that inspires them to become committed followers of Jesus Christ in fulfillment of the Great Commission.
The Plan
The plan will begin with a student or a group of students working on campus to build relationships with believers to form a core group. This group will commit to meet together on a regular basis for prayer and bible study. This group will work together to develop a set time and routine for what will grow into club meetings. As the group grows, it can mature into a full blown Campus Organization or club, or merge with an existing group.
The focus of the group must be the small groups. The large group exists to bring the groups together for fellowship and worship on a regular basis. The large group meetings should be monthly or every other week. The large group should be for believers to get to know one another, a time of worship and fellowship and large mission projects that include everyone. The main outreach is done in the small groups, and the large group should focus on those small groups, what groups are meeting and when, to make sure people can attend the group they desire to be in.
If there is a group that exists on campus and it chooses to adopt this strategy, they should begin by making a few changes. The first will come as the adoption of the small group format as the main outreach, with the main group meeting for a time of corporate worship. The leadership structure as a whole may require alteration to accommodate the introduction of small groups into the structure. The focus of leadership should shift from that of leader to that of facilitator, making sure the small group leaders and equipped to have an effective study and outreach.
The Goal
The purpose of Revolution Inversion is to make a movement on your school campus. To change lives, to change eternal destinations and to create a way to share Christ with the people you spend your school days with. Thanks for joining us on this ride!
Vision
The Vision of the Revolution Inversions share the good news of Jesus Christ with students by getting them involved in a small group, composed of an indigenous leader to grow the group and spread to many small groups. Those groups will either join together to form a larger organization and a network structure, or remain independent in cooperation to reach out.
Mission Statement
Our purpose is to deliberately display the love of Christ for our teachers and classmates in a way that inspires them to become committed followers of Jesus Christ in fulfillment of the Great Commission.
The Plan
The plan will begin with a student or a group of students working on campus to build relationships with believers to form a core group. This group will commit to meet together on a regular basis for prayer and bible study. This group will work together to develop a set time and routine for what will grow into club meetings. As the group grows, it can mature into a full blown Campus Organization or club, or merge with an existing group.
The focus of the group must be the small groups. The large group exists to bring the groups together for fellowship and worship on a regular basis. The large group meetings should be monthly or every other week. The large group should be for believers to get to know one another, a time of worship and fellowship and large mission projects that include everyone. The main outreach is done in the small groups, and the large group should focus on those small groups, what groups are meeting and when, to make sure people can attend the group they desire to be in.
If there is a group that exists on campus and it chooses to adopt this strategy, they should begin by making a few changes. The first will come as the adoption of the small group format as the main outreach, with the main group meeting for a time of corporate worship. The leadership structure as a whole may require alteration to accommodate the introduction of small groups into the structure. The focus of leadership should shift from that of leader to that of facilitator, making sure the small group leaders and equipped to have an effective study and outreach.
The Goal
The purpose of Revolution Inversion is to make a movement on your school campus. To change lives, to change eternal destinations and to create a way to share Christ with the people you spend your school days with. Thanks for joining us on this ride!
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