Jonathan Hayashi > Quotes

“You are either making disciples or making excuses. Which one are you?”
― Jonathan Hayashi

“If you are not changed by grace, you’re probably not saved by grace.”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“Combat your insecurities with truths from the Bible; don’t let Satan tell you that you are too sinful to come to Him.”
― Jonathan Hayashi

“At the end of the day, the biggest problem with the Great Commission for Christians is that they don't share the gospel.”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“At times, I wonder why the church has so little influence on the world….that it is because the world has so much influence on the church”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“Millennials seek a mentoring sort of relationship as they are seeking to grow and learn. Use these opportunities to your advantage!”
― Jonathan Hayashi

“When discipline leaves a church, Christ goes with it.”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“Is one being a legalist if he works hard unto the Lord? Or can a Christian cruise and coast through this life?”
― Jonathan Hayashi

“Discipleship is not a program we launch, but a lifestyle we embrace.”
― Jonathan Hayashi

“Christianity detached from mission leads to either lifeless moralism or joyless legalism.”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“If you see something wrong happening in the church, you can either do nothing, or you can do something. And I already tried nothing. I have shared these details because I feel a moral responsibility to do so. Hiding behind the closed doors had done nothing.”
― Jonathan Hayashi

“Worship has become a spectator-sports mentality to attract consumers with the light show, with the smoke machine, with the cool hip-worship guy to keep the crowd coming and the show going. This grieves the Spirit of God and we ought to weep over it as well.”
― Jonathan Hayashi

“I felt the Lord then press upon my heart, "Jonathan, am I not enough?” Indeed, what would ever be “enough” in my life? Nothing apart from Christ will ever be enough to fill this vile, rebellious heart of mine (Jer. 17:9).”
― Jonathan Hayashi

“Many pastors criticize me for taking the gospel so seriously. But do they really think that on judgment day, Christ will chastise me and say, “Jonathan, you took me way too seriously”?”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“The church is filled with people who think they are participating in the mission while binge-watching from the sidelines and criticizing how others are making disciples.”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“A shepherd/teacher is called not only to do ministry but to help others learn how to do it. This model Paul sets forth flies in the face of this consumer mentality Christianity.”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“While churches are looking for decisions, Jesus is looking for disciples.”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“The denial of hell, we should note, is one of the very first heresies. We call this the doctrine of annihilationism.”
― Jonathan Hayashi

“Older Christian” doesn’t automatically mean “mature” Christian. In fact, those with whom you most likely have conflict within your church are older people who never grew up.”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“Most people want Jesus as a consultant rather than a king. Many want to consume the kingdom of God without first carrying the cross of Christ.”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“God never intended us to do this on our own. God never anticipated as it was never in his plan, for you to do life alone.”
― Jonathan Hayashi

“Your success as a disciple of Christ is not something you do; it is someone you disciple to also become a disciple-maker.”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“Radical discipleship takes place in a relational environment where people feel comfortable exploring their personal and spiritual issues and learning what it means to be a follower of Jesus.”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“God isn’t interested in simply tweaking your behavior or stepping up your morality. He is all about radically transforming your entire life.”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“Being a Christian today sadly has no connection with being formed into the image of Christ (Rom. 8:29). The apostle Paul constantly reflected on his example and his walk. He said that what others saw in him, they were to pass on to others (Phil. 4:9).”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“The temptation for humans to steal glory from something or someone is not a new thing. We long to be known, to be championed and glorified.”
― Jonathan Hayashi

“Following Jesus may be personal, but it is never private.”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“I am convinced that the greatest need of the church today is more men, women, boys, and the girls who have abandoned their dreams, possessions, and treasures at the feet of the cross and rise up to be the disciples that the scripture points us to and multiply the gospel to the ends of the Earth (Acts 1:8)”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“This is how God saved my marriage and I trust that He can work in your life too. Would you allow Him to?”
― Jonathan Hayashi

“We are not only called to be disciples, we are also called to make disciples.”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship