The old saying is “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” That is the whole point of the Jesus Venture. The name Jesus Venture should echo in your head as a new deal, an adventure and a journey. At Dictionary.com they list many definitions for “venture” and I think that each of them fits what I am trying to do here in some way. A venture is an undertaking that is risky. The word can pertain to a business deal that is risky in expectation of gain. It can also be used when you are trying to state something that others might criticize you for. I am doing all of these things. Truly I believe to “live more fully like Christ” is dangerous and risky. I hope that you will consider joining me in The Jesus Venture as well.

Here is a sermon I gave at Excelsior UMC in Excelsior, MN on February 10, 2008.