The DSW Process
The Do Something World Process is a simple but powerful 4-step approach to identifying and meeting the needs of your community. Many individuals, churches and organizations have a desire to impact and serve their communities. We call this Pervasive Hope.
The difficulty often arises when we seek to put that desire into tangible practice. The DSW process: Count, Walk, Ask, Love provides a blueprint for effectively turning your desire to serve into tangible community service.
The DSW Process Consists of 4 Steps
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Count
The foundation of effective service is built on an informed understanding of the need. The first step of the DSW process is to survey your community by literally counting the areas of need. Make a list, be specific. Read More
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Walk
Community Service is a full-contact activity. After you have Counted, it's time to literally walk amongst the needs and the needy you've discovered, visiting and praying for those you hope to serve. Read More
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Ask
Community leaders, local politicians, teachers and volunteers are already engaged and serving in your community everyday. Asking them about the needs they encounter will help distill the data you've gathered. Read More
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Love
Love is an action, and Love is the final step of the DSW process. After you have identified and understood the needs, you now have the great joy of working with others to meet those needs in tangible and meaningful ways. Read More








