Francis Chan’s Return to Simple Faith

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Francis Chan

Francis Chan’s latest book, “Beloved,” shifts the focus from doing more to simply abiding. After years of large-scale ministry and bestselling work, he explains, “It’s very strange to become famous by preaching… I started enjoying the accolades and the benefits, and even some of the prestige, and it wasn’t right.” With “Beloved,” he leans into the idea that God’s love isn’t earned — it’s given. He writes of his concern “that people… did a lot of the things that are right, but not maybe out of security, maybe it’s insecurity.”

The book explores how our restlessness and striving often reflect a disbelief in God’s affection and invites readers toward a faith rooted in identity rather than performance. Chan frames the shift as returning to something simpler and more sustainable: “one where you realize you don’t need to do anything to win God’s love or affection.”

In this relaxed yet reflective volume, Chan pulls back from the spectacle of ministry and focuses on the quiet assurance of being loved. If you’ve known the pressure of trying to measure up, “Beloved” offers a plain-spoken invitation: let God’s love be your ground.