The Popularity Problem
‘His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known’ – Ephesians 3:10
Relevance in the New Testament Church
At some point, the modern church seems to have made likeability and popularity one of its main aims. Today, offence and controversy are avoided, and the message is brought across that the people of God are real, relevant and no different from everyone else – that any visitor will feel right at home. But do we see a pattern of popularity in the life of Jesus, His disciples and the early church? And should this be our goal?
Adam and Shaun discuss these questions and the impact of seeking popularity on the modern church.
This clip forms part of the #BeEquipped series – conversations around contemporary issues facing the church. You can find other videos from our series here.
Adam serves on the eldership team of King and Saints Church in Australia and has been in ministry since 1997. He has been married to Vanessa since 1999, and they have two sons. Adam’s particular passions are teaching and worship.
Shaun has been serving on the eldership team of Oxygen Life Church, South Africa, since 2012, and in full time ministry since 2014. He is married to Samantha, and they have three children. Shaun is a skilled communicator and passionate about making disciples of Christ.
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