Cleaning Toilets

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We went out to connect with retail shops by offering to clean their toilets. We simply walked into these places with our cleaning kits in hand and said, “Hi, we’re here to clean your toilets – for free – to show you a bit of God’s kindness.” Pretty much everyone gave us a funny look. They all said they didn’t want it – but I could tell they assumed we wanted a donation. I know they thought this.

Really, It’s FREE

We had to say several times we were doing this strictly for free with no donations accepted at all. It was only after we had told them several times that this was for FREE and we weren’t taking donations that they lightened up. After that, we were able to connect with them. We were able to tell them this was a way of conveying the love of God to our neighbors. They warmed up quickly after that.

The Church has a lot of work to do in this area. We need to get to work by conveying to the culture around us what we are about. It is common that people who aren’t a part of a church (perhaps they are a part of the church…) think we are all about raising money. It is almost inconceivable that Jesus’ followers would do something altruistic. We need to get to work by serving others in a big way.

The Surprise of Serving

At the same time, this provides the Church with significant opportunities. We make a strong impact by serving in surprising ways. We are able to break through into people’s lives by doing simple, doable serving projects. I don’t have a corner on the market of ideas we need to be involved with but I have discovered a few things apparently connect with the watching world.

I pray for more hearts in the Church to be able to hear the challenge God is offering these days. I pray we can sense His calling out to the culture around us. As Jesus said the harvest is plentiful – it is the laborers that are few.

Steve has spoken, mentored and modeled to churches and leaders around the world with the simple message that anyone – regardless of their gifting or experience – can be involved in bringing God’s loving kindness to others. His first book, Conspiracy of Kindness has been translated into several languages with more in the works. His first book has sold over 300,000 copies. Altogether his books have sold over 500,000 copies.

2 COMMENTS

  1. Hi Steve,
    I was wondering if we could feature this post on our blogazine at SustainableTraditions.com. We would give you credit and a link back. All we need from you is a one sentence bio about yourself.

    Keep up the great work!
    shalom!
    -Jason F

  2. You know, I think you’re right about how the world perceives the church…power hungry, money hungry, and the likes. It’s good to know you’re trying to change that. We’re getting ready to do church-hunting, so it would be nice to find a church that was cool with servant projects like this one. Nice post!

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