Francis Chan left his thriving US megachurch, turned his back on the fame that ministry had brought him and moved his family to a developing country. He tells Sam Hailes the full story. 
This interview was first broadcast and published in 2019. 
<a href='https://www.premierchristianity.com/interviews/francis-chan-why-i-quit-my-megachurch-and-started-again/1183.article'>You can also read this interview in Premier Christianity magazine.</a> Subscribe now <a href='http://premierchristianity.com/subscribe'>from $1/month</a>

Francis Chan left his thriving US megachurch, turned his back on the fame that ministry had brought him and moved his family to a developing country. He tells Sam Hailes the full story. This interview was first broadcast and published in 2019. You can also read this interview in Premier Christianity magazine. Subscribe now from $1/month

Francis Chan left his thriving US megachurch, turned his back on the fame that ministry had brought him and moved his family to a developing country. He tells Sam Hailes the full story.&nbsp;
This interview was first broadcast and published in 2019.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.premierchristianity.com/interviews/francis-chan-why-i-quit-my-megachurch-and-started-again/1183.article" rel="noopener noreferrer">You can also read this interview in Premier Christianity magazine.</a> Subscribe now <a href="http://premierchristianity.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer">from $1/month</a>

Francis Chan: Why I quit my megachurch and started again

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Find out what makes influential Christian leaders tick! Hear the faith stories of a huge range of church leaders, musicians, preachers and more, as they share how God has led and guided them through both valleys and mountain-top experiences. The Profile brings you in-depth interviews to help you learn from the wisdom and experiences of people who have gone all-in for God. Past guests include church leaders such as HTB’s Nicky Gumbel, the world renown DJ Moby, Bible teachers Joyce Meyer and John Mark Comer, missionary Jackie Pullinger, Gospel superstar Fred Hammond and worship leaders Martin Smith and Tim Hughes. New episodes are published every Friday, PLUS check out bonus episodes every Wednesday, where our resident leadership expert Andy Peck interviews a range of pastors, preachers and practitioners on the topic of Christian leadership. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. If you enjoy The Profile you’re sure to love Premier Christianity magazine which will help you understand the changing culture around us and what God is doing through his Church today, read for free now at premierchristianity.com.

Find out what makes influential Christian leaders tick! Hear the faith stories of a huge range of church leaders, musicians, preachers and more, as they share how God has led and guided them through both valleys and mountain-top experiences.  

The Profile brings you in-depth interviews to help you learn from the wisdom and experiences of people who have gone all-in for God.

Past guests include church leaders such as HTB’s Nicky Gumbel, the world renown DJ Moby, Bible teachers Joyce Meyer and John Mark Comer, missionary Jackie Pullinger, Gospel superstar Fred Hammond and worship leaders Martin Smith and Tim Hughes. New episodes are published every Friday, PLUS check out bonus episodes every Wednesday, where our resident leadership expert Andy Peck interviews a range of pastors, preachers and practitioners on the topic of Christian leadership. 

The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. If you enjoy The Profile you’re sure to love Premier Christianity magazine which will help you understand the changing culture around us and what God is doing through his Church today, read for free now at premierchristianity.com.

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