If I asked you to quote the Great Commission, what would you recite? Most likely, it would go something like this (if you quote the NIV):

Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

It’s a great verse, an inspiring charge to us as Christ’s disciples. If I hear it coupled with an adventurous mission story, I’m ready to hop on a plane to an unreached people group, and I don’t even like flying!

A few weeks ago at our staff retreat, our discussion revolved around a few key passages and how we as an organization could be intentionally living out those truths. Having a heavy emphasis on mission programming, of course we covered the Great Commission. I’ve read it so many times, even memorized it, but God opened my eyes to a new facet of it that morning. Continue reading…

A Jesus Manifesto

I like how they call us out on our inconsistencies. It’s challenging. They also say a lot of what I’ve been thinking. I would question one or two statements (they don’t agree with each other on everything either, so it’s ok!), but they seem to be more perceptive and insightful than your average Christian.

Especially convicted by and appreciated points 1, 2, 6, 8 (“The cure for a big head is a big heart.” That makes me laugh and cringe at the same time!), and 9. It’s all a good read, though, and an even better reality check.