My life has been a hectic mess as we are involved in alot of things right now. I feel as if even my time with the Lord has become hurried and has missed the depth of before. A week ago someone handed me a copy of Francis Chan's "Crazy Love." I was immediately curious as I have greatly appreciated the ministry of Brother Chan. I was able to be in a conference with him in '06 and hear him for a week, then at Passion '07 I saw the Lord use him powerfully as he challenged all of us on being Laodicean Christians. This book is very much in that vein. I have been challenged, humbled, encouraged, broken and left wanting more of my Savior as I have torn through these pages. This is the kind of book that could be used in a small group setting, etc to stir some serious conversation and soul-searching. Francis' heart beat is so foreign to our idea of Christianity that it does seem a little "crazy." But he's not just talking the talk! You have to check out this article in the most recent edition of WORLD magazine.
Sermons in the sun
Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, Calif., has a problem not unlike many fast-growing evangelical bodies: It is running out of room.
The 4,000-person suburban congregation hopes to construct a new facility soon on 138 acres of private land just west of the city limits. But building plans for the proposed 3,000-seat sanctuary defy church conventions. The blueprints include no foyer space or coffee bars, no windows or doors, and no walls or roof. Cornerstone intends to hold services outside.
The idea of constructing a massive outdoor amphitheater in lieu of a more traditional brick-and-mortar structure developed out of church leadership meetings on financial stewardship. Lead pastor Francis Chan, a resolute advocate for simplicity and generosity, has instilled the virtue of frugality into his congregation and staff. Chan has downsized into a 1,000-square-foot home for his family of six in the interest of devoting more personal resources to caring for the poor.
The 4,000-person suburban congregation hopes to construct a new facility soon on 138 acres of private land just west of the city limits. But building plans for the proposed 3,000-seat sanctuary defy church conventions. The blueprints include no foyer space or coffee bars, no windows or doors, and no walls or roof. Cornerstone intends to hold services outside.
The idea of constructing a massive outdoor amphitheater in lieu of a more traditional brick-and-mortar structure developed out of church leadership meetings on financial stewardship. Lead pastor Francis Chan, a resolute advocate for simplicity and generosity, has instilled the virtue of frugality into his congregation and staff. Chan has downsized into a 1,000-square-foot home for his family of six in the interest of devoting more personal resources to caring for the poor.
Check out his website as well:
And the website for the book:
With Francis Chan, Nashville '06
Tony
2 comments:
Go figure! He's not even a Baptist! You are a compromiser and am echemenical. Why don't you just come out and say it, you hat the Baptist church!
Just ordered the book! Can't wait to read it! Thanks for the review.
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