T4G Debrief: The Whole "Celebrity Pastor" Thing
Thabiti Anyabwile Blog | April 17, 2012
I don't know who deserves credit or blame for this, but it screams "don't take yourself too seriously." Which is precisely how I feel about the "celebrity pastor" thing. A pastor shouldn't take himself too seriously, and those who appreciate his ministry should avoid the same. We take Jesus and His gospel very seriously; ourselves, not so much, except to watch our life and doctrine as Mark so wonderfully exhorted us.
I mean, after all, according to the poster above, I'm a hobbit version of an over the hill Rick James! I think Mohler, Duncan, Piper, Dever and Platt are spot on!
Suddenly, I have an inexplicable urge to get back to the shire and get my jheri curl touched up.
Comments:
April 26, 2012 at 02:46 PM
Thabiti...
That was a great picture. Thanks for sharing it... I tried to sum up the fog of the week by telling my wife that I enjoyed the ministry of Dr. CJ Markalbiti DeChandleplatterpiper III.
http://yankeerev.wordpress.com/2012/04/21/dr-cj-markalbiti-dechandleplatterpiper-iii/
Now that the fog has disseminated somewhat I am going through the sermons again.
One Observation:
Although every speaker was greatly used by God, including yourself, most of my pastor friends who were not able to attend have connected with the theme of Discouragement in Ministry in both CJ's and Ligon's sermons. It is clear that we are discouraged bunch. Not that we are tempted to throw in the towel, but life is hard in the trenches. So, coming to an oasis like T4G was a great help.
April 22, 2012 at 08:48 PM
here is a link to one of Dr. Moore.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=540263087641&set=a.511970770671.2016110.136000288&type=1&theater
April 22, 2012 at 06:46 PM
Excellent! :-)
T-
April 22, 2012 at 06:45 PM
At least, as I lay dying, I get to say to Al - "My brother. My Captain. My King."
April 20, 2012 at 10:35 AM
That is hilarious! And a great job of photoshopping. You have mad skills!
April 20, 2012 at 08:02 AM
the picture was edited by Josh Ruud, a seminary student at SBTS.
he has quite a good one of Dr. Moore and Tim Keller too.
April 19, 2012 at 10:53 PM
A seminary student at Southern named Josh Ruud deserves credit for the picture. He did an awesome job!
April 18, 2012 at 11:41 AM
My favorite thing about this is that you linked what a Jheri curl is.
April 18, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Oh my word, that is too funny. I just spit coffee on my pc...
April 18, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Uncanny resemblance for Lig, isn't it?!
April 18, 2012 at 10:31 AM
I stared at this for a good five minutes before I could tell that that WASN'T Sean Bean.
Whoever did this is awesome.
April 18, 2012 at 08:54 AM
HA!!! :)
April 18, 2012 at 08:11 AM
Ain't that something! Oh the subtle costs of being together for the gospel :-)
April 18, 2012 at 07:57 AM
They gave you a blonde jheri curl, dude...AWESOME!!!
April 17, 2012 at 11:25 PM
Thanks brother! Though Platt looks the part, I certainly have a soft spot for the elves.
April 17, 2012 at 11:00 PM
I'd have picked you for an elf with your appreciation for lithe athletic moves.
April 17, 2012 at 10:17 PM
Hey bro,
I'll look forward to that! :-)
T-
April 17, 2012 at 10:17 PM
ROFL!
T-
April 17, 2012 at 09:52 PM
Thabiti, you crack me up! :-)
April 17, 2012 at 09:40 PM
Hey Thabiti,
Next year when you are "down here" I can take you to Hobbiton for a real photo shoot! :-)
Blessings in Christ,
Joe
April 17, 2012 at 09:39 PM
Don't forget the Soul Glo!
Rod Phillips
April 27, 2012 at 12:47 AM
Me too...I was convinced it was still Bean.