Andy Stanley

Pastors Whoâ��ve Influenced Me: Andy Stanley / Recently, Iâ��ve been privileged to meet with men of God that I admire deeply. This week Iâ��ll share some of what I’ve learned from them. Andy Stanely is the founding and senior pastor of North Point Community Church in Georgia. If you are not familiar with this church, you have to check them out–now! Some pastors are great communicators. Some are great leaders. Andy is great at both. If you arenâ��t yet familiar with Andy, youâ��ll benefit from his: Humility: You wonâ��t meet a more down to earth and humble person. Preaching: His book Communicating For a Change is one of the best on the subject youâ��ll read. He is one of the most gifted communicators in the country. Leadership: Andy is a leaderâ��s leader. His leadership talks, books and podcasts are simultaneously simple, yet profound. (If you haven’t read Visioneering, Choosing to Cheat, and Next Generation Leader, you need to.) Wisdom: Andyâ��s dad, Charles Stanley, has led a strong church and international radio and television ministry. Growing up with that perspective, followed by leading a massive movement, Andy is rich with deep wisdom. Focus: North Point Community Church is one of the best models of a focused church. Stewardship: Andy says, â��Leadership is stewardship.â�� He encourages his team to wisely steward all resources for Godâ��s Kingdom. Andy and his assistant, Diane, spent a little over and hour with Bobby and me. We had a very powerful conversation (at least from our perspective). Andy told me (Iâ��m loosely paraphrasing) that when a ministry becomes successful, there are many forces that will try to pull you away. He reminded me to keep my focus on what God shows me is most important. Very wise. What is your favorite Andy Stanley lesson or quote?

Preaching - The One Thing in Two Parts (according to Andy Stanley) / Can anyone else relate?   “One Thing” by Steve Mathewson (Read the whole thing here) “Andy Stanley refuses to stand up and preach until he knows the answer to two questions. He reveals these questions in his newest book, Communicating For a Change, which is co-authored with Lane Jones. The questions are (drum roll, please!) . . .  1. [...]