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Time’s 100 most Influential People…

Posted on May 7, 2007. Filed under: Culture, Leadership, Thoughts — Ryan Egan @ 10:13 am

I came across a link to Time’s 100 most influential people of the year (voted by the people).  I wonder, why are there no pastors in here?  No missionaries?  Church teachers?  Bono made the list (of course), but the only outspoken Christian celebrity I could see was Tony Dungy, coming in at #80.

What happened to the days when the world’s most influential people belonged to the church?  Jesus, first of all. Peter.  Paul.  Luther.  Calvin.  Wesley.   Since Jesus and into the present it seems like the church’s voice has become less influential, and entertainment’s voice has become more and more (Sanjaya Malakar at #3?? You’ve got to be kidding me).

Church, let’s make next year’s top ten list.

1 Comment »

  1. Ryan-
    Thanks for the note on my blog- God has been so faithful what a joy to see him work. I am so excited for you and Christine! When is she due? Keep me posted with pictures. And yes I am hoping to keep my blog updated when I am in Africa! Blessings-Tara

    Comment by Tara — May 17, 2007 @ 6:24 am

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