In France on an exploratory trip, I visited 4 cities in one week: Paris, Montpellier, St. Raphael, and Marseilles.
Frane is one of the least evangelized nations in the world. Less than 1% of the country has a relationship with Christ. There are 10 times more Muslims than evangelical Christians, and 10 times more professional occultists (clairvoyants, mediums, etc.) than pastors. Protestants were virtually driven out of the country by violent persecutions in the 17th century.
I stayed for a couple of days at the home of Bertrand de Maldeprade – a pastor I am coaching. Here’s a short interview with him.
About Me
Steve Cordle is the founding and lead pastor of Crossroads Church, a small group-based congregation with five locations in the Pittsburgh metro area. He also leads a18movement, a non-profit dedicated catalyzing church plants globally. Steve is the author of three books: A Jesus-Shaped Life, Hear it, See it, Risk it, and The Church in Many Houses. He coaches pastors and church planters in the United States and Western Europe. He enjoys running, playing classical piano, and all Pittsburgh sports. Steve is a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary (M. Div) and United Theological Seminary (D. Min). Steve and his wife, Linda, have three grown sons, three daughters-in-love, and three grandchildren.
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