As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“Wilson’s… has been featured on conservative talk shows, including Tucker Carlson’s. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends a church in Wilson’s denomination and has praised Wilson’s writings. In July, Wilson will open a new congregation in Washington, D.C.” - RNS
“The pastor has been dealing with a number of ongoing health issues, including complications from a heart valve replacement he had in the summer of 2024. These health problems have kept him from the pulpit and public ministry for the better part of a year.” - C.Leaders
“In his follow-up post, Warren wrote, ‘I apologize. I wrote poorly. I don’t believe Jesus was a centrist. He stands far above it all. “My kingdom is not of this world…” Jn.18:36.’” - CLeaders
“Hibbs went on to expound on what he sees as the failures of the Democratic leadership of California as it relates to the wildfires. He blamed the government of California, which he called the ‘wealthiest state,’ for causing California to be the most expensive of all 50 states.” - C.Leaders
Some more thoughtful perspectives…
“In 2019, Sean Feucht Ministries had a revenue of $283,526. In 2020, that number surged to $5.3 million. Additionally, its expenses rose from $269,911 to $1.1 million. From 2019 to 2020, its general and admin ratio jumped from 1% to 33%, and its net assets grew to $4.5 million.” - MinistryWatch
“Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington, 69, received his minister’s license after getting baptized over the weekend.” - C.Leaders
“The underlying story in this case depicts a carefully planned effort by a convicted criminal, and those acting in concert with him… to publicly smear a renowned and eminently respected religious leader [for lots of money]” - CPost
“Like most things, Mars Hill had some beautiful and terrible fruit from its ministry. I will always treasure the good but want others to learn from the not-so-good.” - Church Leaders
Read Part 1.
Is it possible to seek to advance and excel in ministry without being caught up in the celebrity syndrome?
How can we make the greatest impact possible for the cause of Christ—without falling into the traps that come with celebrity status? How can a minister remain accountable in ways that are both effective and healthy, as we travel to preach and teach?
When I began my ministry with The Friends of Israel in 2019, I started with one verse emblazoned on my mind: “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). I saw FOI as a wonderful outlet through which to serve the Lord and His people. And God gave me a burden to minister in this way.
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