On Friday I read an article detailing some elements of Barack Obama's campaign strategy. He is drawing crowds of more than 20,000 partly because no one has to buy a ticket. All you have to do to attend his "megarally" is turn over your email address or phone number. One of his organizers shares why:
"Events are not just an opportunity for us to put Barack in front of voters. It's a chance for voters to be in a captive environment where we ask them to sign up and do more for Barack--to make phone calls, canvas, get out the vote. We don't want people to just come to an event--we want them to become part of this movement."
I wish every church could claim that last sentence as their own.
What if we launched a similar movement this week on behalf of King Jesus, not to get him elected, but to see that He is exalted.
Easter is a serendipitous window of opportunity. So let's rock the vote! Do what you can. Get on the phone. Canvas. Walk through your office building. Drop in on your neighbors. Let's get them to church this Sunday!
Dang. Good stuff.
Posted by: Jonathan | March 17, 2008 at 04:00 PM