Celebrities for Jesus : how personas, platforms, and profits are hurting the church

Book 2022

"An award-winning writer shows how and why celebrity is woven into the fabric of the evangelical movement, identifies many ways fame goes awry, shows us how we all unwittingly foster a celebrity culture, and offers a vision of faithfulness to the Messiah who was despised and rejected"-- Provided by publisher.

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Christianity and culture

Evangelicalism

Fame Religious aspects Christianity

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ISBN:

9781587435188

Description:

193 pages ; 23 cm

Other Title:

How personas, platforms, and profits are hurting the church

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Contents:

Big things for God. Social power without proximity ; The first Evangelical celebrities ; Megachurch, megapastors
Three temptations. Abusing power ; Chasing platforms ; Creating persona
The way up is down. Seeking brand ambassadors ; The obscure messiah and ordinary faithfulness

LCCN:

2022003445

Control Number:

3212720

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