George for Real

The founder and guiding light since the 1950s of a global Christian ministry called Operation Mobilization is given loving tribute in this documentary. George Verwer, who was inspired to devote his life to God after seeing Billy Graham at Madison Square Garden in 1955, is an outspoken proponent of radical discipleship (in which Christians try to live and act as Jesus did—including rejecting materialism and “turning the other cheek”). Today, he continues to be an inspiration to some and a figure of controversy to others with his uncompromising views on the Christian faith. Operation Mobilization spring from Verwer's convictions that every person should hear the Gospel at least once, and it started with Verwer's trip from his native New Jersey with friends and a vanload of literature to spread the gospel in Mexico. Currently, the organization numbers nearly 7,000 and has a global reach. Although in recent years Verwer has passed leadership duties on to others, he remains actively involved in direct ministry efforts. Now a senior, the clear-speaking and passionate Verwer continues to be an inspiration to others. Recommended. Aud: P. (C. Block)