Nike’s iconic slogan “Just do it” continues to embody the motivation thrown at athletes and non-athletes alike. Performance-based identity runs rampant among the “get to college, get a job, be successful” high school culture our students are steeped in. In this Rooted2014 talk, Jacob Smith explores what concepts of identity, motivation and purpose Scripture offers us.
Rooted2014 Audio: Jacob Smith on Performance-Based Identity
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Jacob Smith
Jacob Smith serves as Pastor-in-Charge at The Parish of Calvary St. George's in New York City. Previously, he was the director of youth ministries at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Yuma, Arizona. He holds his Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry. Jacob is also a member of the National Arts Club in the Gramercy Park community and serves on the Board of Directors of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agency.
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