The Bible teaches that true joy is formed in the midst of the difficult seasons of life.

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

Topics: Joy & Gratitude, Suffering & the Question of God, The Bible & the Word of God

Occasions: For Reflection, Encouragement

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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