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When the church really takes on the humble characteristics of Christ, that's going to lead to revival.

Francis Chan

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Francis Chan
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 31
Author
Pastor
Theologian
Hong Kong SAR
China
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Church
Christ
Going
Really
Revival
Characteristics
Humble
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