A review by bubbajones1221
Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, and Profits Are Hurting the Church by Katelyn Beaty
4.0
Some really interesting points and things to think about concerning celebrity Christian culture and the American church as a whole.
I liked the point that there's no real proximity to the fake closeness celebrities have with their fans (or celebrity pastors with their “congregants”). There's often not accountability and it gets dangerous when the celebrity pastor gets further isolated.
Chapter 5 is especially compelling and relevant considering who should write a Christian book (she thinks most pastors shouldn't) and many of the woes and considerations one should have before writing a Christian book.
I would note that I probably wouldn't agree with this author's POV about certain doctrines and theology, but she stays within the scope and thesis of the book and her resume as a practiced Christian journalist can speak to this topic very well.
Overall, very relevant to where our society is at and worth the read and consideration.
“The right kind of fame arises from a life well lived, not a brand well cultivated.”
I liked the point that there's no real proximity to the fake closeness celebrities have with their fans (or celebrity pastors with their “congregants”). There's often not accountability and it gets dangerous when the celebrity pastor gets further isolated.
Chapter 5 is especially compelling and relevant considering who should write a Christian book (she thinks most pastors shouldn't) and many of the woes and considerations one should have before writing a Christian book.
I would note that I probably wouldn't agree with this author's POV about certain doctrines and theology, but she stays within the scope and thesis of the book and her resume as a practiced Christian journalist can speak to this topic very well.
Overall, very relevant to where our society is at and worth the read and consideration.
“The right kind of fame arises from a life well lived, not a brand well cultivated.”