Effective ministry flows out of a passionate spirituality. Spiritual intimacy leads to a strong conviction that God will act in powerful ways. A godly vision can only be accomplished through an optimistic faith that views obstacles as opportunities and turns defeats into victories. Passionate spirituality is the energy source that fuels every church, providing the energy and momentum to move forward toward mission. Where passionate spirituality is in short supply, other quality characteristics and ministry areas will feel the impact as the fuel supply runs short. Lay people and ministry leaders alike will begin to feel drained, burned out, and used up. Fortunately, passionate spirituality is a renewable energy form-- more like solar or wind energy than like gas. It never runs out. It continues reproducing itself when we tap into the source and stay connected to it. Passionate spirituality goes beyond our personal devotional times to our encounters with God in moments of daily life, and the various ways we experience and engage with his presence. The outpouring of passionate spirituality is an integration of our inner life with God into every aspect of our outward lives as well, resulting in stories of changed lives and transformation.