Miles McPherson

How many ZIP Codes does your county have?

I live in San Diego County and it’s a big one — roughly the size of Connecticut. We’ve got more than 180 ZIP Codes here!

I’ve been talking to my congregation, the Rock Church in San Diego, about being “all in” when it comes to serving God. In November I suggested that we all choose a ZIP Code and commit to praying regularly for it. Hundreds of hands went up. The next day, we posted the idea on our church’s Facebook wall, and within 24 hours, a whole lot of people responded and named which ZIP they will be praying for. We will continue to encourage this until every square inch of San Diego County is covered in prayer.

This is a simple tool, and one you can use, no matter where you are and what role you fill. The point isn’t the Zip Codes, of course. It’s that God calls us to be ALL IN, wherever we live. Praying for and serving our local community. Now. Wherever you are, start there!

How about you? Are you ALL IN? I challenge you to see what God does.

The new www.DoSomethingWorld.org is designed to encourage people to do something to help their community. People, groups and churches can sign up, log their volunteer hours, and share their stories and successful activities. The site features videos of people who have gone out and started their own outreaches or ministries, and offers tips and advice for doing something yourself, no matter where you are in the world.

VISIT DO SOMETHING WORLD

Miles McPherson says now is the time to help others, and in his new book, DO Something – available from Baker January 1, 2010 – he tells how. A campaign kit for church is launching November 1.

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In a wide ranging interview Miles touches on doing cocaine, supporting Carrie Prejean, saying yes to God — and how playing football prepared him for pastoring a church.

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