Andy Stanley and Ed Young--two of America's most innovative church leaders--put their minds and hearts together to deliver one of the most dynamic tools for ministry this year. In this book you will find twenty-four exciting practices to help your church communicate Christ to the world--without compromising who and what God has called you to be. In this practical book you'll learn things like how to partner with current church attenders to reach the unchurched, how to create a place where kids can take their parents to learn, how to provide real community through small groups, and much more.
Not only will this book tell you what has worked in North Point Community and Fellowship Church, but will inspire you to identify and create the best practices for your own ministry as you reach out to those in your community and church who are searching for solid answers to the most important questions of life.
Andy Stanley, like his father, Charles Stanley, carries on a tradition of excellence in ministry. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and the founding pastor of North Point Community Church, Andy serves as keynote speaker for the Big Stuf Student Camps in Panama City, Florida, each summer. He is the author of Like a Rock, Visioneering, The Seven Checkpoints: Student Journal, and The Seven Checkpoints: Youth Ministry.
Ed Young is the founding and senior pastor of Fellowship Church, Grapevine, Texas. Known for its creativity and innovation, the church has more than 13,000 in weekend attendance. Ed is the author of Fatal Distractions, The Ulti-Mate, and 4 Keeps: Keeping Creativity in Your Marriage. He received his master of divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.