The Deep End With Lecrae Lecrae Has a DEEP Convo with Matt Chandler on Fallen Pastors
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Jul 11, 2024 Matt Chandler, President of Acts 29 & pastor of The Village Church, discusses the reasons why leaders fall, the challenges of megachurches, and his personal experience with nearly losing everything. The conversation explores the implications of power in the Christian community and the importance of vulnerability and accountability in leadership roles.
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Texas Christianity
- Matt Chandler shares stories of people in his Texas church who claimed to be Christians but lacked a personal relationship with Jesus.
- Many had been baptized young due to parental pressure, but later left the church, only to return after experiencing God's grace at The Village Church.
Rise and Fall of Young Preachers
- Matt Chandler's church and the church planting network he was a part of experienced significant growth and influence.
- This success, however, also led to some leaders falling or making poor decisions later on.
Unresolved Wounds and Ministry
- Many successful young preachers shared similar backgrounds of seeking validation due to absent or critical fathers.
- Those who addressed these deeper wounds thrived, while others faced consequences.