Letters to the Church

Written by Francis Chan

Narrated by Ramon de Ocampo

Millions are satisfied to sit through hour-long, weekly religious services. Millions more have left the church, brokenhearted and cynical. But God is waking up His people—people who will risk everything and sacrifice anything to become the dynamic, powerful Church seen in Scripture.
 
We Are Church calls Christ-followers, young and old, to hold fast to their biblical roots while seeking radical change. Scripture promises an exuberant and unstoppable Church. That wondrous early church of Acts can be our reality today—but not until we devote ourselves to her original priorities.
 
Read this book and be challenged, guided, and encouraged to passionately pursue God’s magnificent and beautiful vision for His Church. Come and claim your part in this body of believers that is not just possible—it’s promised.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oasis Audio
• Release date: Sep 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9781621888529

Francis Chan

Francis Chan is the best-selling author of Crazy Love and the host of the BASIC.series. Francis is the founding pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California and the founder of Eternity Bible College. He also sits on the board of directors of Children’s Hunger Fund and World Impact. Francis now lives in Northern California with his wife, Lisa, and their four daughters and one son.

Reviews for Letters to the Church

[LaTasha Green · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is everything, i have always sought the church to be and i have hopped from church to church looking for it. I got baptized into ICOC. It was the frist Group of people that looked like and taught like the first Church. I was Grateful for the understanding and for God Grace and timing, because i had been prayer for Years to find those who love him IN TRUTH AND SPIRIT. These people are rare, but i am overwhelmingly Thankful for God Guiding me and this book is so right and on point and at times hard to take because of the truth. But I'd rather hear and have a hard truth that leads to repeating than a nice, soft, sugar coated lie that leads to spiritually death.

[Katie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is a must read for anyone who loves God's Church. I cried and I laughed and will be processing what I have read for a long long time.

[James Younis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this book!!! It makes you think in many ways as to what the church could be in the not so distant future!

[Mike Field · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Beautifully written. A challenge to humbly follow Gods leading in building His church.

[Shaylyn Hampton · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book excites and challenges me. It excites because church really can look like what we read about in Acts, and God wants it to look that way. A family characterized by supernatural love, where everyone uses their God given gifts to make disciples. It challenges me because I’ve grown comfortable in a church model that is nothing like that. This book helped remove my blinders, convict me, and encourage me to help make church the beautiful bride Jesus desires. This book is for those humble enough to challenge the way church is thought of here in the United States. Highly recommend it.

[Joseph Campbell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book speaks volume ,it’s everything the Holy Spirit has been teaching.
It’s a must read and a great book for you library.

[Leah Kozelek · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book gave me some new insight into what the church could look like. I appreciated the amount of scripture Francis Chan presented and plan to ponder his words further. Highly recommended.

[Jason · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic book about getting back to simple principles in our churches!

[Gideon Abel Butler-Smith · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book completely challenged the way I view the western church. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is in ministry for a refresher on the biblical view of Church.

[generic-959651 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fresh insight to what seems to be an age old problem in the church of America. Very convicting regarding humility: it is something I should strive for and for which I should ask the Lord. There are some phenomenal church leaders out there. But I do challenge them to consider whether or not status quo is working.

[Helen Donaghy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic book. Francis chan is humble but truthful. Inspiring and challenging. Scripture based book and example led. He admits his failings in the past and empowers the insignificant in the heirarchy of the church to be inspired to change and be active in the church body of Christ. Worth listening to again.

[Barbara Berwick · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is an excellent book, it isn't your average Christian book, it really talks about issues that we need to consider in how we function as a church. This book is mostly geared towards pastors, but also wonderful points to consider and pray about for everyone.

[Jason Johnson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was an excellent book. The message is one that all 21st century Westernized followers of Jesus need to hear.

[Mitchel · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Phenomenal book with great biblical support. Absolutely Loved it!

[Joe Stewart · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Insightful and challenging and utterly true. Really Worth listening to.

[Edie Surtees · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book will challenge you to rethink the way many Americans approach church in a consumerism mindset. The author is humble in his truth speaking, not intending to criticize or give us permission to criticize pastors and church staff. The Bible is clear that every believer is responsible for making disciples. Prepare to rethink everything you thought you knew.

[Jeff · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Not my favorite for sure. I purchased the small group curriculum based on previous books which were awesome. This one however did not meet expectations.

[Darrell Kennedy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a very book it cost me to re-evaluate not only my church but also my life

[Levino Swarts · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thought provoking, inspiring and humble. May God bless you And keep you!!!!

[Kavin Paul · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was just the book I needed at this point in my ministry. I want to lead our church to what God really wants us to be.

[Kenny Moore · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

JFK had a famous quote which asked the American people to reconsider what they were able to give to their country instead of demanding that the country give to them. I think this book asks the same of Christians, to reconsider their attitude toward church and recommit to New Testament principles we see lived out in the Acts of the Apostles instead of being perpetrating the American consumerism mindset

[Joshua Papoutsidis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent book, truly a blessing, it's worth every moment of it.

[bunty singh · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Not only pastors but every Christian should read this book.

[Kip Tullier · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book should open the minds of every believer! The Acts New Testament gathering is portrayed here!!!

[michelle0marais-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Radical. This is a challenging book for anyone that is involved in a church community. But a fresh perspective well worth the read.

[Curtis Copeland · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Insightful and practice vision on what a healthy church looks like. A compelling vision of how we can return to the roots of Christianity for a more fruitful faith and fellowship.