Finding Persons of Peace
Key Takeaways:
What Is a Person of Peace?
A Person of Peace is someone who is:
Spiritually Open: They show interest in spiritual conversations and lean into the good news.
Relationally Connected: They have influence or access to networks of people.
This principle, highlighted in Luke 10, is foundational for multiplying disciples and accelerating mission.
Why Persons of Peace Matter
They are the relational access points through which the gospel can spread.
Stories throughout the New Testament show the power of Persons of Peace (e.g., the Samaritan woman, Zacchaeus, Cornelius, and more).
Without identifying and working through Persons of Peace, gospel multiplication is limited.
Practical Ways to Find Persons of Peace
Talk About Jesus: Share stories about the kingdom of God, ask good questions, and engage in gospel conversations.
Serve and Love Tangibly: Meet real needs and build trust by showing genuine care for people.
Expect the Miraculous: Pray boldly, expect God to move through miracles, healings, or moments where people encounter the Holy Spirit.
Posture for Finding Persons of Peace
Pay Attention: Be watchful and discerning of where God is already at work.
Be Vulnerable: Like the disciples in Luke 10, go with a posture of humility and openness—allow others to serve and bless you.
Look for Relational Patterns: In neighborhoods or networks, who is drawing people together? Who is influencing others naturally?
What Happens When You Find a Person of Peace?
Invite them to discover more about Jesus together.
Ask: “Who else do you know?” to bring others along and start discovery groups or gatherings.
Leverage their relationships to see the gospel spread naturally through their networks.
Why This Matters:
Persons of Peace are key to seeing disciple-making movements take root. By identifying those who are spiritually open and relationally connected, you can accelerate mission and see the good news of Jesus travel relationally from person to person.
🔗 Explore tools and resources for identifying Persons of Peace at kcunderground.org/toolkit.
