Monday, October 12

On Sunday I talked about St. Andrew. Who is your St. Andrew--the one who introduced you to Jesus?

Mine actually was a pastor--Pastor Bruce. While in high school and unsure of so many things (though never letting on to anyone), I watched Pastor Bruce. He was able to exhibit a faith that was real but not pushy, a masculinity that was humble and not macho, and an intellect that was deep but not "know it all."

Strange that he never knew the deep impact he had on me.

As we think about the youth component to The Master's Plan, that is so often the case. You may never have that deep, one on one, weekly conversation with a particular youth, but don't underestimate the lasting impression you have. They are watching and they are learning and for better or worse, they are being transformed by what they see and hear.

How might you act or speak differently to the youth in the church if you knew that in 20 years, they will say, "My faith was shaped by this one adult in my church growing up. I remember that he always. . ."