Gospel Patrons by John Rinehart unlocks another layer of discipleship as it gives a clear framework for generosity and partnership in ministry. This book was a great read as it gave a solid reminder that the Lord may have put us in a position of financial werewithal simply to be the catalyst for someone else to be able to share the gospel. Fascinating stories behind folks like William Wilberforce, John Newton, and others.
I highlighted several things while reading and have posted those notes below…
- The titans of philanthropy will be remembered for giving to good causes; Gospel Patrons will be remembered for giving to eternal ones. Where philanthropists aim to nourish people’s bodies and train their minds, Gospel Patrons prioritize people’s souls. Gospel Patrons treat symptoms, but ultimately they go after the disease. p. 24
- Whether we run a company, lead a department, or answer the phone, our mission is the same: to advance the message that Jesus saves people who are lost in sin. p. 25
- Gospel Patron: Someone who is invested and involved in another person’s ministry to help proclaim the gospel. p. 33
- Jesus, His love, His life, His word, His death, these are the things that compelled the Gospel Patrons of history to live and give as generously and sacrificially as they did. They saw Jesus for who He really is and were gripped with Him. He was their supreme passion, their main business, their chief concern. p. 134-135
- C.S. Lewis said, The glory of God, and, as our only means to glorifying Him, the salvation of human souls, is the real business of life. p. 166
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