The concept of downsizing so that others might upgrade is biblical, beautiful, and nearly unheard of. We either close the gap or don’t take the words of the Bible literally.

— Francis Chan (b. 1967), Pastor, Prediger und Bestsellerautor

Topics: Money & Possessions, Service & Love of Neighbour, Discipleship

Francis Chan

Francis Chan (* 1967) ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Pastor, Prediger und Buchautor, der in Kalifornien Großgemeinden und Hauskirchenbewegungen initiierte. Bekannt durch Werke wie „Crazy Love“, steht er für eine radikale, opferbereite Nachfolge Jesu, gelebte Schlichtheit und die Infragestellung bequemer Gemeindekonzepte. Für Bibelleser bietet er aufrüttelnde Impulse zur gelebten Glaubenspraxis, geriet jedoch in konservativen Kreisen wiederholt wegen seiner Nähe zu charismatischen Leitern in theologische Kritik.

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