What may be causing us to suffer now is actually something that is shaping us to be able to receive immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine!

— Perry Noble (b. 1971), Pastor, Buchautor

Related Bible passage: EPH.3.20

Topics: Suffering & the Question of God, Hope & Confidence, Growth & Character

Occasions: Encouragement

Perry Noble

Perry Noble (* 1971) ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Pastor und Buchautor, der im Jahr 2000 die NewSpring Church in South Carolina gründete und zu einer der größten Megakirchen der USA aufbaute. Er wurde durch seinen direkten Kommunikationsstil und Veröffentlichungen über Leiterschaft und persönliche Krisen bekannt, stand jedoch wegen theologischer Aussagen in der Kritik und wurde 2016 wegen einer Alkoholabhängigkeit von der Gemeindeleitung entlassen. Bibellesern begegnet er heute vor allem mit praxisnahen Impulsen zu Neuanfängen, persönlichem Scheitern und göttlicher Gnade im Alltag.

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