Not a Fan is an outstanding project that I can only hope will reach a wide viewership and touch many lives. — Dr. R.

Understanding the Context

Albert Mohler, Jr. President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “ I encourage friends to use ‘not a fan,’ the small group discipleship study for adults. I am not a fan of Jesus. And if you really want to live out what it means to be a Christian, you shouldn’t be a fan of Jesus either.

Key Insights

Through 75 days of all-new insights, stories, encouragement, biblical truth, and inspiration—using this companion devotional as our guide—we’ll dive deep into each principle from the not a fan book. Not a Fan Small Group Discipleship Study for Teens adapts the original message of Not a Fan to youth in a relevant way. Different than other City on a Hill products, teens will have the opportunity to hear challenging teachings from Kyle Idleman, and watch testimonies from other teens on what it looks like to be a completely committed follower. not a fan. teen edition You attend every movie featuring a certain actor, you know the stats of your sports hero, and you can recite lyrics from your favorite songs.

Final Thoughts

In short, you're a huge fan. But are you treating Jesus the same as the other people you admire? The truth is Jesus wants more than the church attendance, occasional prayer, and the ability to recite Scripture - the fan response ... fan: an enthusiastic admirer. In the Gospels, Jesus never seemed too interested in fans. Is that how you define your relationship with Him?

An "enthusiastic admirer"? Close enough to Jesus to get the benefits but not so close to require sacrifice? He was looking for followers. Not just any follower though, but a...