Rev. F. Wes Shortridge

http://lkjennings.blogspot.com/


I have to be honest and say that I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. I am amazed at how true and real Wes presented himself. He is unhindered and unafraid of rebuke or distain for bringing a new approach to sharing the Gospel. It was so evident to see his passion for reaching the lost.

When the interview first started, it was difficult for me to take him seriously. I had to repent because I sort of “judged the book by the cover”. But that judgment was quickly overtaken as he began explaining his heart in his methods in serving the Lord. There were a lot of great points that he made such as, “we will never hire people to do ministry again: only hire them to equip other people to do ministry.” What a great perspective!

I absolutely love that Wes doesn’t pretend to be someone else but himself. He uses his hobby of motorcycles to reach “manly” men. One thing brought up in class was that there is a higher rate of women then men that attend church in our society today. This is not true, however, for Liberty Community Church. Wes said that his church usually draws in men because the service and message is simple and raw. This is fascinating to me because we rarely have the opportunity to witness new ways in “doing church”.

The lesson for me here is to: 1.) Never judge a book by it’s cover-you never know what the content will hold. 2.) There is more than one way to present the Gospel if it’s bringing people to know and love Jesus Christ.