In a review of Francis Chan’s new book, Letters to the Church, Pastor Tim Challies argues that while the former megachurch leader makes many strong points, parts of the book are too “hyperbolic” about the state of the American Church.
Challies, a Reformed theologian who’s the pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Toronto, Canada, said Wednesday in his review of Letters to the Church that he has a number of concerns about the recently released book.
“I am concerned about how often he overstates his case. Chan consistently states the problem and his solution with far too much force and far too little nuance. His book is packed full of hyperbolic statements about the woes of the American Church and the superiority of house church[es]. Some of these are uncharitable while others tip into the absurd,” he writes.
The Christian Post reached out to Chan for comment regarding Challies’ review, and will update this piece when a response is received.
Citing points he disagreed with, Challies listed quotes from the book which seem to argue that gangs have a stronger sense of family than the American Church; and even calls for all…
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