I have been presented with a vision that I consider wholly separate from myself.
The vision is to embrace and Love all people, not just those we agree or identify with. Here is what the Campaign is formed upon, four basic principles:
1) People are members of a community. A non-discriminatory community we call "humanity."
2) All members of this community, humanity, are broken.
3) All members of this community can repair pieces of this brokenness. We all have a different purpose and place in this restoration.
4) This final principle may be harder to accept than the others, but it is essential: Christ is the key component and plays the key role in this restoration. He has redeemed all, should we choose to receive the redemption he has brought. He unites all people better than this Campaign will if it is without Christ. Without this component, we have nothing. God plays the leading role in this Campaign.
So here are the steps SO FAR:
Fall 2007: Josh (me) learns to Love before he REALLY embarks upon the Campaign.
Winter 2007/08: Azusa Pacific University is brought together, hopefully, on the purpose of mutual, active, Love. This is an immense project, hopefully it goes well. Put together a leadership team.
Spring 2008: Loved & Loving
Summer 2008: Website & planning.
Fall 2008: Peer mentorship programs? Inclusive Romance?
Prayer and support would be helpful. Thanks.
