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Francis Chan: Why Do Gangs Offer Better Fellowship Than the Church?

By Taylor Berglund
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Francis Chan relates the story of a man who converted to Christianity after being a gang member, only to be disillusioned and disappointed when he found that the gang offered better community than the church. In this clip from his BASIC video series, Chan shares his heartbreak at this story and offers a compelling vision for the church.

By Taylor Berglund

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