Ep. 384 - When a Church Becomes a Brand: The Danger of Platform Culture
About this episode
The episode discusses the risks of churches becoming brands centered on personalities rather than on God.
When a church centers itself on a personality, it risks losing sight of the One it exists to proclaim. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar examine the growing tendency for churches to become brands, where influence and personality can overshadow the faithful preaching of God’s Word. The guys explain that branding itself is not inherently wrong, but problems arise when a congregation centers on a charismatic figure instead of the Lord. Scripture calls pastors not to build platforms but to shepherd soul...
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Hosts: Ray, E.Z., Mark, Oscar
Topics covered
- church branding
- platform culture
- personality in ministry
- faithful preaching
- shepherding souls
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: God, Scripture
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