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Pros and cons of a celebrity pastor culture


Hi Reader,

The burning question: Is celebrity pastor culture good for the Church?

Whether you like it or not, it’s part of the world we’re leading in.

If you're like other pastors leading a local ministry, there's a big tension—it can make you feel like you're not enough, like you're compared to some of the most compelling communicators on the planet.

And for some, it means chasing applause instead of faithfulness.

But celebrity pastor culture isn’t all bad.

Yes, there are dangers, but there are also upsides for you, me, and the Church.

So, how do you respond to it as a local church leader and as someone deeply called to serve your community?

The good, the bad, and the complicated of celebrity pastor culture.

As you're watching, keep these questions in mind:

  • Do you think it’s fair to say that today’s preachers are being evaluated against the best communicators on the planet? How does that pressure show up in your week-to-week ministry?
  • What specific practices help you when the pressure to “perform” starts to creep into your call to pastor?

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