We had to privilege of hearing from Dr. Charles Ware of Crossroads Bible College & Dr. John Perkins of the Spencer-Perkins Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
Dr. Perkins expressed his appreciation for what we were doing, by saying, “God is working where people are coming together in collaboration.”
We presented the idea of “Transform Indiana,” and asked the question, “What would a transformed Indiana look like?”
Dave Putman mentioned a Transformation video that illustrates what has happened in 4 cities around the world that HAVE been transformed by the gospel. One of the characteristics is that these cities have closed their jails. The catalyst for these changes was the coming together of pastors in those cities, for prayer. (For more information see http://www.sentinelministries.org/ )
Our group then presented the following responses:
Pastors & leaders praying together, with & for one another, in community
Prayer walking in neighborhoods
Addressing the issues that have been left to the unchurched
Schools teaching differently
Community groups of Christians speaking out, sharing Biblical truths
Men passionate about the truth of God
Unity
Palpable community
Ex 34:10 – something new – a God thing
Salvations – a passion for souls
Obvious where the Church is – shown by its love
Cogent gospel message, lived out by the people
Persecution – dying to self
Christians known for “Christ” instead of issues
Praying in the rotunda of the State Capitol