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I’ve been thinking about something the past 24 hours and I’d like to hear your thoughts on it!

Yesterday, I received 2 “become a fan” requests from pastors on facebook.  I totally understand pastors being on facebook and using facebook as an outreach – but doesn’t it make more sense to create a regular profile so people can “friend” the pastor, rather than become a fan?   Should a pastor be famous?  Should he seek “fans”?

I’m trying to figure out exactly how I feel about it – but as an utterly flawed human, my feelings on it lean toward the negative.  I wanted to turn to people who may have a better perspective on it – different insight, scriptural references, etc.

I asked Meredith Andrews what she thought about this and she had some great perspective.  She said that she’s not a fan of her pastor as a celebrity but as a person.  She loves his role in her life and what a great person he is.  She said that instead of putting someone like a pastor on a pedestal, we should lift them up in prayer.  She had a lot more to say – I’ll post it as a video in the next few weeks – but in the meantime, what are your thoughts?  Has our crazy culture reached a point where even pastors are sensationalized into celebrities?    Are you a fan of a pastor on facebook?   One of my friends said it’s no different than being a fan of a music group… do you agree/disagree?

Does being a fan (of anything or anyone) mean making an idol out of something or someone?  I definitely am a fan of a lot of things… am I putting those things before God?  Those two simple fan requests have really gotten me thinking about idols and how many THINGS I’m a fan of and devote time and energy to.. when maybe that time and energy could be spent toward better things..

Lots to think about in many different directions…  I’d love to hear from you all!