What on earth are you here for?
When we say "Be Jesus, Be YG,” we affirm our commitment to live our lives intentionally. As Christ-followers we have a clear purpose He has intended, one in which every moment of our lives can have meaning and purpose. Do you know what is your purpose?
Claiming to be YG Church reflects that we do not act alone, rather we act as part of a spiritual body where Jesus Christ is the head. He is powerfully represented by our relationships with each other and the world. Do you long for community? Do you know your mission?
This Summer, let’s spend 40 days building habits that solidify our identity, belonging, and purpose in Christ Jesus. Discover what on earth you are here for.
YG SUMMER SERIES RESOURCES
THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE
Our YG Summer Series is based on Rick Warren’s best selling book, The Purpose Driven Life: What On Earth are You Here For? It’s ideal for each of us to have a copy to read and reference during the series and beyond.
Click the above icon for a PDF version of the book.
BE YG ON PURPOSE 40-DAY READING PLAN
This Summer don’t miss out on the daily reading plan that coincides with our series. Build the faith habit of personal devotions everyday by following the day by day checklist.
Click the above icon to download the Reading Plan Checklist.
PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE ONLINE RESOURCES
The Purpose Driven Life website provides videos, guides, and many other resources to augment our YG series.
Click the above icon to go to the Purpose Driven Life website.
GET YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK
If you would like to get a printed version of the book or obtain the audiobook, click the above icon to order online.
Series speakers
Christopher Findley is the Bible Teacher and Campus Pastor at Burton Adventist Academy. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, he is a graduate of Southwestern Adventist University and earned Masters of Divinity at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. He is married to Karen Findley, and they have a 5-month-old son, Christopher Raymond. Pastor Chris enjoys gardening, walking and cooking.
A. Allan Martin, PhD, is the teaching pastor of Younger Generation Church [ygchurch.com], the vibrant young adult ministry of the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church in Texas [USA]. He and his wife, Deirdre, tour internationally, speaking about relationships, discipleship, as well as equipping new generations in Christian lifestyle and leadership. Their daughter, Alexandria, is a doctoral candidate with the Loma Linda University CRNA program, living in Southern California with her husband Kevin Nye, PTA, while Allan and Deirdre continue to reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
April Chisholm-Snyder is the pastor for Community Engagement at the Keene Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She is currently studying at Andrews Theological Seminary. April lives with her husband Blake in Burleson, Texas and enjoys living out her faith by reaching the community around her.
Heidi Cruz Jackson is the Community Outreach Pastor and Director of REVIVE Community Care at the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church [Texas, USA]. She is also a Registered Nurse and previously worked as a Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth Texas. As a graduate of Southwestern Adventist University, Heidi met her husband Jesse there.. Together they have two boys, Jaylen and Jordan and enjoy singing together, meeting the needs of the community, and leading others to Christ, as a family.
Allison Casillas is the Executive Pastor for the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church [Texas, USA]. Becoming part of our church at the age of 10, she has been vibrantly engaged with our local church for most of her life, and continues in that pastoral family heritage with her husband, Peter, serving as campus pastor for Canyon Creek Project, a space-making church plant in Richardson, Texas. It’s not uncommon to find her exhibiting her love for DIY [Do It Yourself] projects in our church and at home. Allison also loves sports, reading, and gardening.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The Purpose Driven Life Devotional for Kids includes 365 devotions that tie to the themes and ideas found in the bestselling The Purpose Driven Life. Written at a third to fourth grade level, each devo includes a Scripture, short message, and prayer or thought for the day to help kids discover who they are in God's eyes. Capturing the hearts of the new generation means ensuring they know their purpose and grow up confident of their value in God and their relationship to Christ.
BE JESUS BE YG COLORING PAGE
Karen Jimenez Findley is a children’s book illustrator whose delightful skill is an inspiration to GOD’s children of all ages. She recently did a commissioned painting commemorating @ygchurch 20th anniversary, and again lent her skills to our Be YG On Purpose coloring page. Click here to enjoy Karen’s YouTube channel.
WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR: THE FIVE PURPOSES FOR TEENS
This concise Bible study is great for teenagers and youth and can be used in a group setting or for their personal devotions. Click the above icon to download the study.
WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR?
This concise booklet, drawn from Purpose Driven Life, offers a response to this question of the heart. Click the above icon to download the booklet.
40 DAYS OF PURPOSE: SMALL GROUP STUDY GUIDE
If you have interest in doing this Bible study in a group setting, this guide coincides with the content we will be sharing in the series and the 40-day devotional reading plan. Click the above icon to download the small group participant guide. Click here for the teaching/facilitating guide.