QUOTE: "The focus of the revival is on the gospel, the good news that Jesus brought, which is about personal transformation through faith in Jesus Christ alone, as well as societal transformation as we bring God's redemptive power to a broken world. From my perspective, how do you not join something that's around that focus? … There's huge value in the churches of the greater Dallas area coming together around the needs of the city." —Jeff Jones, pastor of Chase Oaks Church in Plano, Texas, on his congregation participating in the Justice Revival occurring in Dallas this week. Created by Sojourners founder Jim Wallis, the three-night event hopes to unite area churches across denominational, theological, racial and political lines for the goal of more effective outreach and service throughout the city. As was done in Columbus, Ohio, last year with more than 10,000 participants, the Justice Revival will culminate in a Saturday workday with more than 1,000 volunteers disseminated throughout the city for service projects. [dallasnews.com, 11/9/09]
