New Book Examines Lifestyle of Pastors

Six years of prayer, research and interviews have led to the contents of the book, which Anderson hopes will usher in a new breed of Church leaders who will lead a lost generation back to Christ. While gathering research material for his new book, Clever Lies and Assumptions from the Pulpit to the Pews, many men expressed to Pastor F. L. Anderson, that the lavish lifestyles of some Pastors are a stumbling block that keeps many of them away from the Church.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) July 10, 2009 -- "Too often we are presented with and are fond of church leaders with the persona and charisma of the neighborhood, hoods, the used car salesman, or the cunning telemarketer on the other end of the phone," said Anderson. "Too many have decided to be mirror images of the neighborhood gangsters and pimps of the 60's and 70's who flaunt their money, wear the flashiest clothes, and drive the fanciest cars."

In an article appearing in the April issue of Essence Magazine, Pastor Donnie McClurkin is quoted as saying:

"I get so mad when I see these pimpin' preachers driving Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, flying around in their private jets, and making it seem like prosperity and money is the way of God when 90 percent of your congregation is on Section 8 or can't figure out how they are going to keep their lights on or feed their kids. I'm big on perception, and what would it look like for me to live so lavishly if the people in my church are struggling?"

In the book of Philippians, Paul gives us insight into the character of Christ. Paul tells us that Jesus made himself of no reputation and took upon Him the form of a servant. In other words, Jesus didn't make it a point to draw attention to Himself. Though He was and is the King, His lifestyle was a modest one, unlike the Pharisees of then and today.

Paul backs up the importance of the lifestyle that Jesus lived when he said: "Let your moderation be known unto all men." (Philippians 4:5) He said moderation meaning "avoiding extremes, temperate, not flashy, expensive or excessive." Anderson believes this is one meaning of moderation that Church leaders should pay attention to.

To purchase and read excerpts of "Clever Lies and Assumptions", log on to: http://www.flanderson.com/flanderson-excerpts.htm

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