Firing Jesus by Greg Stier
10 Favorite Lines:
…“God qualifies the unqualified.”
“He made it clear that if they claimed to be Christians and weren’t serious about this, then maybe this youth group wasn’t going to be the best on for them.”
“If we really believe in the power of the gospel, then why wouldn’t we put every new believer in a position of service as soon as possible?”
He prays all day throughout the day. He blurts out spontaneous prayers…
“…teens are looking for someone who loves God, loves them and is authentic.”
…the youth pastor’s impact is multiplied in powerful ways as a result of him investing his time and life into this core group. He trains them and they in turn reach out to the other students.
“…the fact that they felt heard had built a bit of a bridge for some real conversation…”
While there are many good and worthy causes in our wold today, the ultimate clue—THE Cause—is to make disciples who make disciples.
If knowing God brings me joy, then why shouldn’t I want to share that joy with my friends…?
The temple tax was only for those twenty years or older. All the disciples were in Capernaum but only Jesus and Peter paid the tax… Jesus was a youth leader…