Jesus Over Everything is a why-to book. Clayton Jennings, the author, is an evangelist, an author, and leads in this generation of Gospel preachers. He comes from a long line of many preachers. Jennings He also comes from a long line of missionaries and evangelists. He's unflinchingly bold in presenting Jesus to those without Him. He got his start as a minister in 2000. Eventually, his work grew into grew into a social media phenomenon. More than a million people follow him on Twitter, Instragram, and YouTube. Over 10,000,000 people all over the world have viewed his Gospel messages. Thousands of people travel to see him preach at his crusades and revival meetings. His mission is to share the message that salvation comes through Jesus alone.
a This book makes for rough reading. In a literary sense, this book is a fast, easy read. Jennings writes in general English. This book is grounded in Scripture, mixed with many of this author's own experiences. I found myself most convicted in the chapters that dealt at-length with boldness for Jesus. Jenning shares at-length about his testimony. I followed his life experiences. He gives specific accounts of miracles and God's power at work, so unmistakably. I would ask myself: If I want this kind of life, this adventure, would I willingly pay the price? I contemplated writing Jennings a letter about my own story. But I know that Jennings, as on-fire for Jesus as he professes, is young and unseasoned by long life experience. Also, he's a stranger. He does have a Facebook profile, which I follow. Jennings has been blessed with a wonderful childhood with a solid Christian heritage. I found myself feel convicted by the things he said about the sheer volume of things teens have said about their parents' hypocrisy. Beyond that, Jennings testifies to getting hateful emails, death threats, and even being stalked. But the way of life he shares is closer to Jesus' discipleship model than what you find in the average congregation.
I recommend this book for all. Pastors should read it, though they find that it gives them more than they can take. Are you a pastor or in some other position of church leadership? Jennings will give you principles about how to get and keep young people in your fellowship. Any CHristian should read this. Warning: This book will challenge you, convict you, and stretch you. Don't say I didn't prepare you! Non-Christians should read this book. If you know you're not saved, this author will tell you, clearly, how to call on Jesus and encounter Him. But if you want to entertained or comforted, don't bother reading this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. It is an uncorrected proof and not yet for sale. I received it in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to give this book a favorable review.
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