I have a face made for radio. In fact, I have done some radio. I worked at KSIG in Crowley in High School. KVOL in Lafayette in college and did some time on the air at KSJY in my adulthood. So I am comfortable working unseen as “Web Pastor” at Amana. I enjoy maintaining web sites for the church, Kairos, and One Nation Under God. Doing a daily blog keeps me in the word. My most recent project has been working with Jonathan on a web site for The Source, Amana’s Youth Group. The great thing about doing this kind of work is that it provides a daily opportunity for learning.
Yesterday, Jonathan sent me an Introduction Video for posting on the web site. It’s great. Included is a wonderful statement about the purpose of The Source: “We are determined not to be a social group; but a movement of teenagers, committed to Christ, beyond the four walls of the church. To change the direction of their generation through the power of the Gospel in their lives. We’re not here to babysit you but to equip you to be a tool for the Kingdom of God.”
Isn’t that a powerful statement about what all gathered Christians should be. I admit that I am most comfortable with the folks I know at my church. I feel good being with them. But there is such a danger that comfort will be an end in itself and any Christian organization will become a social club. It takes determination to be what God intends us to be.
We need a shared commitment to Christ, a common focus beyond the walls of the church, a purpose to change the direction of our generation, and a powerful tool, the power of the Gospel in our lives. If you’re getting babysat in church, it’s time to grow up and get equipped.
Thanks Jonathan for good words for the youth and for all of us whose generations need a change in direction.
Nick
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