By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News
PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) – Derek Griffon, during the recent fall revival at Louisiana Christian University, urged students to share Jesus everywhere they go,
“You talk about what you love,” Griffon, youth pastor at The Bayou church, Lafayette, said. “Do you go out of your way to love people who don’t look like you, smell like you, act like you?”
Speaking from Galatians I, Griffon said encouraged students to be distinctive as Paul was in his time. Griffon explained that Paul was not concerned about being famous, but only wanted to show the difference Jesus Christ had made in his life.
Paul did this through his words and deeds, Griffon said.
“It’s impossible to share the Gospel without words,” Griffon said. “Sharing Jesus is not just for professionals. Wherever you are, that’s your mission field.”
Much like Paul shared his struggles in the book of Galatians, Griffon said he also has battled anxiety and encouraged students to deal with their own issues.
“You are the most connected generation of all time but also the most lonely,” he said. “Our problem — we don’t sit still long enough to deal with our souls. Distractions are constant now. We never deal with our issues and problems.”
LCU President Rick Brewer said he was touched by how Griffon encouraged the students with his messages.
“Derek Griffon is a gifted communicator of Gospel Truth, which we were blessed to experience this week at LCU,” Brewer said. “His authenticity immediately captured the minds and hearts of our students, faculty and staff. Undoubtedly, we will invite Derek back to LCU in the years ahead.”
