2. Too many leaders are more interested in the details of the lives of celebrity pastors than their own people.
Seriously, when you know more about Mark Driscoll or Andy Stanley than people who actually attend your church, there’s a problem.
3. Church members place unrealistic expectations on local leaders.
If you attend a church, one of the best things you can do is love and support local church leaders. Don’t place unrealistic expectations on them.
Sure, they may not be as compelling/good looking/funny/charming/convicting/brilliant as your favourite podcast preacher, but chances are they are trying to faithfully live out their calling in your community.
A community, by the way, which your favorite podcast preacher will probably never visit. Talk to the Apostle Paul about that one.
In the end, while celebrity culture may or may not be good for us, it probably is inevitable for us (we live on this side of heaven).
What do you think about celebrity culture?
Any other way you can think of to leverage it for good?
