I love watching sports. The skill, the focus, the dedication—it’s inspiring. But let’s be honest: watching from the couch is a lot easier than actually training like an athlete. It hit me recently that we often treat faith the same way. We admire Jesus. We applaud His teaching. We’re in awe of His love. But admiration isn’t the same as discipleship. In his latest article, Rob Haynes explores the subtle but powerful difference between admirers, users, and followers of Jesus—and why it matters so deeply for the future of the Church. He also talks about what’s fueling burnout in ministry, and how a shift back to real disciple-making could change everything. Let’s be honest: admiration costs us nothing. But following Jesus? That costs us everything—and it’s worth it.

Posted by Paulo Lopes at 2025-06-17 17:32:02 UTC