In his message at the Desiring God National
Conference, Francis chan highlighted the importance of loving
the people to whom he preaches. He mentioned seven questions that he asks
himself in preparing to preach.
1. Am I
worried about what people think of my message or what God thinks? (Teach with fear)
2. Do I genuinely love these people? (Teach with love)
3. Am I accurately presenting this passage? (Teach with accuracy)
4. Am I depending on the Holy Spirit's power or my own cleverness? (Teach with power)
5. Have I applied this message to my own life? (Teach with integrity)
6. Will this message draw attention to me or to God? (Teach with humility)
7. Do the people really need this message? (Teach with urgency)
2. Do I genuinely love these people? (Teach with love)
3. Am I accurately presenting this passage? (Teach with accuracy)
4. Am I depending on the Holy Spirit's power or my own cleverness? (Teach with power)
5. Have I applied this message to my own life? (Teach with integrity)
6. Will this message draw attention to me or to God? (Teach with humility)
7. Do the people really need this message? (Teach with urgency)
Francis Chan is an author and church leader, formerly
the pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California. Chan has authored
several books, including Crazy Love and Forgotten God.
He is also the founder of Eternity Bible College and sits on the board of
directors of Children's Hunger Fund and World Impact. Francis lives in
California with his wife, Lisa, and their four children.
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