He Gets Us is a campaign designed to create cultural change in the way people think about Jesus and his relevance in our lives.
What is “He Gets Us” all about?
Our mission is to create opportunities for people across the U.S. to take a fresh look at the “real” Jesus and consider his radical teachings and claims documented in the Bible. We want to be open and approachable so everyone feels comfortable asking questions, including the difficult ones. We want people to see that Jesus isn’t some irrelevant historical figure who doesn’t relate to them in the modern world. He has experienced every human frailty and vulnerability. He’s for everyone. He has the answers to life’s most pressing problems. He understands us. He “gets us.”
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What do we hope to achieve?
We hope to create a revived interest in Jesus in our culture—a culture that’s increasingly confused about who Jesus was. Christianity in America—and, by association, Jesus—has been getting a lot of negative press lately. Somehow, Jesus’ message of love has been distorted in the minds of many who now view Christianity as a “religion of hate” that’s against them—not for them. When people see who Jesus really was, we believe they’ll be open to exploring his teachings and claims—especially when they see Jesus’ authentic followers in the church living out radical compassion and forgiveness and loving others as Jesus loves them.
Why is this so important now?
American culture is at a tipping point. Jesus is becoming less known and less relevant to the majority of Americans—especially the under-40s. His reputation is being battered and tarnished by those who view Christians as “hate-filled” and “against everything and everyone.” It’s time for people to meet the “real Jesus,” the radical Jesus of the Bible—the one who loves the “unlovable” and understands our human frailties because he experienced them all. He “gets us.”
Who’s leading this?
He Gets Us is spearheaded by a diverse group of people who are passionate about the authentic Jesus of the Bible. It’s an entity of Servant Foundation, a designated 501c3 organization. Our goal is to get people talking about Jesus and exploring his radical love for everyone.
Key partners include: YouVersion, Luis Palau Association, OneHope, the Billy Graham Center, Christianity Today, Outreach Media Group, Relevant Magazine, and Gloo.
What’s your affiliation?
We’re not affiliated with any church or denomination. We’re a coalition of Bible-focused individuals and groups with the same intention: that is, to re-introduce our culture to the real Jesus of the Bible, not the distorted, polarizing version that’s so prevalent in America today. We’re not “watering down” Jesus’ message or manipulating the words of Jesus to fit any preconceived agenda. We’re not “Left” or “Right.” We simply want every single person to have the chance to meet the authentic Jesus revealed in the Bible—the Jesus of radical forgiveness, compassion, and love.
What is Gloo’s role in He Gets Us?
He Gets Us is partnering with Gloo to connect those who are questioning faith to their next step. Gloo is a technology partner that makes it easier for people and churches to connect with each other. Gloo also provides capabilities and resources to equip churches and faith organizations to be ready to engage people well.
