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Nearly 2,000 years ago, Jesus started a movement that has grown like wildfire throughout history. Author and pastor Andy Stanley draws from Scripture and over 25 years of pastoral experience to bring to life the irresistible nature of this movement known as the Church.With surprising candor and transparency pastor Andy Stanley explains how one of America's largest churches began with a high-profile divorce and a church split.But that's just the beginning...Deep and Wide provides church leaders with an in-depth look into North Point Community Church and its strategy for creating churches unchurched people absolutely love to attend. Andy writes, "e;Our goal is to create weekend experiences so compelling and helpful that even the most skeptical individuals in our community would walk away with every intention of returning the following week...with a friend!"e;Later he says, "e;I want people to fall in love with the Author of Scripture. And while we can't make anyone fall in love, we can certainly arrange a date."e; For the first time, Andy explains his strategy for preaching and programming to "e;dual audiences"e;: mature believers and cynical unbelievers. He argues that preaching to dual audiences doesn't require communicators to "e;dumb down"e; the content. According to Stanley, it's all in the approach.You'll be introduced to North Point's spiritual formation model: The Five Faith Catalysts. Leaders responsible for ministry programing and production will no doubt love Andy's discussion of the three essential ingredients for creating irresistible environments. For pastors willing to tackle the challenge of transitioning a local congregation, Andy includes a section entitled: Becoming Deep and Wide.If your team is more concerned with who you are reaching than who you are keeping, Deep & Wide will be more than a book you read; it will be a resource you come back to over and over!"e;Couldn't be prouder of my son, Andy. And I couldn't be more excited about the content of this book. I wish a resource like this existed when I was starting out in ministry."e;- Dr. Charles Stanley, Founder, In Touch Ministries"e;Deep and Wide pulls back the curtain for all of us to see what is required behind the scenes to build a prevailing church. I was both challenged and inspired by this book."e;- Bill Hybels, author of Just Walk Across the Room"e;The most common question I get from pastors is, 'How do I get the people in my church to be open to change?' From now on my answer will be, 'Read Deep and Wide by Andy Stanley'. Thanks Andy. Great book!"e;- Craig Groeschel, Pastor, LifeChurch.TV, author, It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It"e;No one has given me more practical handles for establishing a focused vision than Andy Stanley. Deep and Wide is a rich resource to help all of us stay intentional about the main thing - building a church that reaches people who are far from God."e;- Steven Furtick, Lead Pastor, Elevation Church

';Are you the person the person you are looking for is looking for?"e; Andy Stanley Single? Looking for the "e;right person"e;? Thinking that if you met the "e;right person"e; everything would turn out "e;right"e;? Think again. In The New Rules For Love, Sex & Dating, Andy Stanley explores the challenges, assumptions, and land mines associated with dating in the twenty-first century. Best of all, he offers the most practical and uncensored advice you will ever hear on this topic. Not for the faint of heart, The New Rules for Love, Sex & Dating challenges singles to step up and set a new standard for this generation. ';If you don't want a marriage like the majority of marriages, then stop dating like the majority of daters!' Andy Stanley Also includes a four-session small group discussion guide to be used with The New Rules for Love, Sex, and Dating video (sold separately).

In this four-session small group Bible study, Staying in Love, pastor Andy Stanley discusses how to stay in love once you fall in love. This pack includes one softcover Participant Guide and one DVD.

You probably don't feel rich. Rich is the other guy. Rich is having more than you currently have. But you can be rich and not feel it. And that's the problem. Andy Stanley is convinced that most of us are richer than we think. We just aren't very good at it. It's one thing to BE rich. Andy wants us to be GOOD at it!"e;How to Be Rich lays out clear principles for carrying that load, making sure your wealth remains a blessing not just for you, but for your family and community for generations to come."e;-DAVE RAMSEY, New York Times bestselling author and radio show host

In his eight-session small group Bible study, Christian, Andy Stanley challenges participants to embody characteristics used in Scripture to define followers as more than being merely 'Christian.'

In this four-session small group Bible study, Staying in Love, pastor Andy Stanley discusses how to stay in love once you fall in love.

In this four-session small group Bible study, Andy Stanley unpacks four questions that will help participants make sound decisions with God's help.

Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith is an exciting small group Bible study from Andy Stanley that establishes the biblical case for five things God uses to grow an unshakable faith.

Through this five-session small group Bible study, Hope, Faith and Luck, Andy Stanley unpacks the power of faith and the need for maintaining one's confidence in Jesus Christ amid the ups and downs of daily life.

It deals with choosing to be a man or woman of integrity every day - a person whose actions speak much louder than their words. The author of several well-known books, Andy Stanley convinces the reader to begin living the way they were created to live -- as a person who is committed to doing it right no matter what the cost, who inspires others, and transforms the world.

Starting Point, by Andy Stanley, is an eight-session video-based exploration of the Bible's grand story and where you fit into it. You will be part of a conversational small group environment where you can explore faith and experience community.

Is Your Occupation Also Your Preoccupation? Let’s face it.  With all the demands of the workplace and all the details of a family it’s only a matter of time before one bumps into the other.  And many of us end up cheating our families when the commitments of both collide.  In this practical book, Andy Stanley will help you... • establish priorities and boundaries to protect what you value most.• learn the difference between saying your family is your priority and actually making them your priority.• discover tested strategies for easing tensions at home and at work. Watch as this powerful book transforms your life from time-crunching craziness to life-changing success. Includes a four-week discussion guidePreviously released as Choosing to Cheat

A vision. You as a leader may have it, but has your organization caught it? If a leader's vision is all about what could be and what should be, why are you buried under what is? Noted author and pastor Andy Stanley points out that if followers don't get the vision, it's because the leaders haven't delivered it. He reveals the three reasons vision doesn't stick. And then he delivers three ways to make vision stick, to make you a leader worth following:1. Cast vision strategically: defining your vision.2. Celebrate vision systematically: regularly rejoicing in the successes3. Live your vision continuously: putting your vision into practice in your own lifeWith Making Vision Stick, you'll learn how to propel you and your organization forward on the vision God has granted you.