A young London-based cleric has proved to be an internet hit by reminding young people of a simple Gospel truth: they are loved by God.
Rev. Chris Lee (36), the Church of England vicar of St Saviour’s in west London, has garnered more than 100,000 Instagram followers with his 60-second sermons.
His videos on YouTube regularly clock up eight million views, particularly amongst time-poor millennials.
Rev. Lee believes that many younger people are struggling under the pressure of the world. “In a world where [people are] told constantly they have to be sexual or they have to be popular, I’m just trying to tell people you’re loved as you are.”
“My content is not like theologically massive depth. I’m saying a Good News message I’m trying to give a little bit of hope, a little bit of encouragement and some kind of Christian teaching,” he says and is determined to reach out to younger people. “We have what I would call probably a missing generation in church. My major following is that exact bracket.
“To help young people reconnect with their faith, to see people informed that they are of value, and that they ae loved – that is my hope for Instagram,” Rev. Lee insists.