Letters to the Church
Many pastors expect their members to sit under their teachings till they die rather than training them to leave and shepherd others.
Francis Chan • Letters to the Church
Our commitment to the Kingdom must take precedence over culture.
Francis Chan • Letters to the Church
it is commanded by God that we gather with other believers and stir them to action (Heb. 10:24–25).
Francis Chan • Letters to the Church
Scripture is clear: there is a real connection between our unity and the believability of our message.
Francis Chan • Letters to the Church
The call to follow Christ is the call to joyfully endure suffering in this life for the promise of eternal blessing in the next.
Francis Chan • Letters to the Church
we believe we deserve certain rights as humans. Yet we give little thought to the rights God deserves as God.
Francis Chan • Letters to the Church
“The theology that matters is not the theology we profess but the theology we practice.”
Francis Chan • Letters to the Church
what if the church itself—the people of God gathered in one place—is intended to be the attraction, regardless of who is teaching or singing that day? This is enough for our brothers and sisters around the world.”
Francis Chan • Letters to the Church
God wanted to show the heavenly beings His incomparable wisdom … so He created the Church! I believe we have a sacred responsibility to function as His Church in such a way that the rulers in heavenly places can marvel at God’s wisdom.