The pastor had mentioned Charlie Kirk’s death in his sermon … or he hadn’t mentioned his name directly … or he hadn’t mentioned anything at all. As they share the gospel, how are pastors to address a current issue on the level of Kirk’s assassination without introducing division? Fisher thinks many pastors weren’t aware of the cultural sway Kirk had with church members and thus how hard his death hit. “They didn’t understand the breadth and depth of his influence, especially among younger members,” Fisher said. “Pastors are put in these no-win situations where it doesn’t matter the decision they make, they’re going to upset somebody.