Better Christians or more disciples

When I went to the leadership day with Bill Hybels a couple of weeks ago I was given a DVD in the seminar pack. It was a talk by Jon Ortberg from the 2008 Reveal Conference. Must watch that I thought and finally today I did.

Amazing. Truly amazing. My honest opinion is that if you can get hold of this talk then you quite simply must. It's a powerful presentation of the need we face to challenge ourselves and those around us to become followers of Jesus at the deepest level.

In the talk Jon asks: "Do we admire Jesus or do we follow him?" "Admirers are impressed, followers are devoted", he says. 

The problem is that the Western Church has probably focused most of its efforts on making admirers more than followers. As Jon Ortberg points out we've reduced the gospel to the level of the minimum requirements for securing a place in heaven. We've created users of Jesus and not followers.

A great talk that needs a second and third watch with a notebook open and a prayerful heart.