Preachers & Fashion: How much should a pastor spend on clothes?
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Preachers & Fashion: How much should a pastor spend on clothes?

Should a pastor wear expensive clothes on stage? Famous pastors have been called out for wearing single articles of clothing that total up into the thousands of dollars. Pastor Cameron and Pastor Luke reflect on this phenomena and if this is something we should be decrying pastors for. 

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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:29 Impact of "Preachers and Sneakers" 
00:07:04 Theological Implications of Fashion 
00:13:21 Balancing Personal and Pastoral Finances 
00:18:13 Personal Reactions to Wealth 
00:20:24 Scrutiny on Pastor's Lifestyle Choices 
00:25:04 Addressing Egregious Examples 
00:28:27 Importance of Generosity 
00:30:53 Exercising Discernment from a Distance 
00:38:48 Decision to Be Generous at Every Level
  • (00:04) - Introduction
  • (00:33) - Pastors and Sneakers Controversy
  • (03:29) - Impact of "Preachers and Sneakers"
  • (04:24) - Personal Fashion Choices
  • (06:16) - Balancing Personal Finances
  • (07:04) - Theological Implications of Fashion
  • (09:09) - Questioning Financial Practices
  • (13:21) - Balancing Personal and Pastoral Finances
  • (18:13) - Personal Reactions to Wealth
  • (20:24) - Scrutiny on Pastor's Lifestyle Choices
  • (22:51) - Perception of Pastor's Practices
  • (23:59) - Judgment on Financial Decisions
  • (25:04) - Addressing Egregious Examples
  • (26:18) - Pastors and a Vow of Poverty
  • (28:27) - Importance of Generosity
  • (30:53) - Exercising Discernment from a Distance
  • (33:42) - Elevating Pastors Beyond Humanity
  • (36:39) - Misconceptions about Financial Stability
  • (38:48) - Decision to Be Generous at Every Level
  • (39:21) - Importance of Discussing Principles

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Creators and Guests

Cameron Lienhart
Host
Cameron Lienhart
Senior pastor of Conduit Ministries in Jamestown NY.
Luke Miller
Host
Luke Miller
Associate Pastor at Conduit Ministries.