Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim's Tale - Softcover

Cron, Ian Morgan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0310336694 ISBN 13: 9780310336693

Publisher: Zondervan, 2013

Synopsis

What happens when the pastor of a mega church loses his faith? Pastor Chase Falson has lost his faith in God, the Bible, evangelical Christianity, and his super-sized megachurch. When he falls apart, the church elders tell him to go away: as far away as possible. Join Chase on his life-changing journey to Italy where, with a curious group of Franciscan friars, he struggles to resolve his crisis of faith by retracing the footsteps of Francis of Assisi, a saint whose simple way of loving Jesus changed the history of the world. Read this riveting story and then begin your own life-changing journey through the pilgrim's guide included in this powerful novel. Hidden in the past lies the future of the church When his elders tell him to take some time away from his church, broken pastor Chase Falson crosses the Atlantic to Italy to visit his uncle, a Franciscan priest. There he is introduced to the revolutionary teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi and finds an old, but new way of following Jesus that heals and inspires. Chase Falson's spiritual discontent mirrors the feelings of a growing number of Christians who walk out of church asking, Is this all there is? They are weary of celebrity pastors, empty calorie teaching, and worship services where the emphasis is more on Lights, Camera, Action than on Father, Son, and Holy Spirit while the deepest questions of life remain unaddressed in a meaningful way. Bestselling author Ian Morgan Cron masterfully weaves lessons from the life of Saint Francis into the story of Chase Falson to explore the life of a saint who 800 years ago breathed new life into disillusioned Christians and a Church on the brink of collapse. Chasing Francis is a hopeful and moving story with profound implications for those who yearn for a more vital relationship with God and the world. journey of your own through the pilgrim's guide included in this book.

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Review:

"I've now read it twice and found it equally compelling both times. It's a remarkable book." --The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev. Dr. Rowan Williams

"It seems the world never gets tired of writing about and falling in love with Francis of Assisi. Ian Cron does it again, but with real insight, imagination, and courage." --Father Richard Rohr, O.F.M. Center for Action and Contemplation

"Chasing Francis is absolutely seductive. This one is a feast for the soul as well as a great, churning, joyful romp for the spirit!" --Phyllis Tickle, author, The Great Emergence: How Christianity Is Changing and Why

"Chasing Francis creates a unique and meaningful contribution to the emerging conversation about faith and life in today's world." - Brian McLaren, author, A New Kind of Christianity --- Brian McLaren, author, A New Kind of Christianity

"Ian Cron weds historical facts with his creative imagination to give us a twentieth century feel for a saint who, more than anyone since New Testament days, lived out Radical Christianity."
---Tony Campolo, PhD, professor emeritus, Eastern University

From the Back Cover:

Chase Falson has lost his faith-and he did it right in front of the congregation at his megachurch. Now the elders want him to take some time away: far away. So Chase crosses the Atlantic to visit his uncle, a Franciscan priest, where he encounters the teachings of Francis of Assisi and rediscovers his ancient faith. Follow Chase's spiritual journey in the footsteps of Francis, and then begin one of your own through the pilgrim's guide included in this book. Come discover Francis, the first postmodern Christian.

About this edition

• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0310336694
• ISBN 13: 9780310336693
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256