I Am a Follower

The Way, Truth, and Life of Following Jesus

By: Leonard Sweet

Narrated by: Leonard Sweet

“FOLLOW ME.” These two words echo the heart-defining call of our Lord Jesus Christ to his disciples. Sadly, this life-changing invitation has lost much of its original meaning. Immersed in a society that worships success, we have succumbed to a trendy fixation with leadership. In I Am a Follower, author Leonard Sweet explains how Christians in a twenty-first-century corporate-obsessed culture have shifted away from a Jesus art of following toward a popularized form of leading. Through a colorful mélange of practical applications, imaginative metaphors, and probing biblical exposition based in gospel truth, Sweet reveals that the summons of Jesus and the message of the New Testament point clearly to an emphasis not on imitation but on incarnation, not on leading but on following. Join Sweet on an exciting and intentional journey from leadership cult to followership culture. Discover for yourself the way, the truth, and the abundant life of following Jesus Christ and what it truly means to “Follow Me”! “At times I felt like I was reading Jeremiah, challenging the shepherds of Israel. This is a much needed and long overdue book.”—BOB ROBERTS, senior pastor, Northwood Church “If there was ever a leader who could convince me that it’s really never been about leading, that would have to be Len Sweet. May we all, like Len, become followers.”—MARK BATTERSON, lead pastor, National Community Church

Wonderful book

Explaining the truth in plain terms easy to understand and very enjoyable to hear. Excellent book

A manual for those on the Journey

What made the experience of listening to I Am a Follower the most enjoyable?

The content and the author reading it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

the First Follower. An in-depth character study of one who is truly willing to follow Christ.

What about Leonard Sweet’s performance did you like?

Extremely! The closest thing to having him at home with you. He not only has a great voice to listen to, but his inflections and emphasis on key items adds to the experience. Sweet is a wordsmith, and anyone else would have difficulty processing the creative use of the language.

This is not a superficial description of a token relationship with Christ. Be prepared to listen several times.

You are listening to a professor, with all of his gifted senses, being used to show the depth and resource of Christ.

Be prepared to be challenged, while inspired.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Constantly; but most specifically when I realized how valuable it is, to accomplish the depth and art of being a follower of Jesus Christ. Much of the Christian world places additional value on the contribution of a leader compared to a "follower."

In this study, it becomes apparent that any of us can fulfill life's greatest potential, in fulfilling, what Dr. Sweet refers to as being a "first follower."

There is no longer Jew nor Greek, male or female, leader or follower, but we are all little ones in Christ.

Take advantage of your sensory skills in giving your full listening and hearing concentration to these insightfu reflections.

Also read "Nudge" and "Viral" to gain insight in what evangelism should entail, and how the next revival may start in our midst.

Any additional comments?

One last reflection;after listening to "I Am a Follower," if I could pen the words on my headstone, it would simply say ...... a follower of Jesus Christ. There is no greater commission, and fulfillment. A frist follower will impact the world for Christ.

Truth-filled, Practical and challenging

The author takes us back to the foundations of our faith; pulling us away from cultural trends and methods made of men. I found it extremely refreshing in a leadership saturated culture. It will be required reading for all future members of our team.

I Needed To Hear This

This book really helped me shift my thinking to be a follower of Jesus more than being a church leader. Being a church leader is great, but Len Sweet really shares his heart about following Jesus using his great artistic styling of words.

A must read or listen

This book is beautifully written and read. It takes you on a journey of discovering what it is to follow the One.