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Andy Stanley is a respected pastor, author, and communicator. Born on May 16, 1958, he has dedicated his life to serving God and leading others in spiritual growth. As the senior pastor of North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, and the founder of North Point Ministries, Stanley has become a prominent figure in the Christian community. His teachings and writings have influenced countless individuals and churches worldwide.

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“Purpose should determine approach. At the end of the day, it's what we do, not what we purposed to do, that defines our lives and reputations.”

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Book:Deep and Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend

Source: Deep and Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend

“What percentage should you give? I tell people to start with 10 percent because the Bible writers have a lot to say about the tithe, which means, "tenth." For some people, that's extremely uncomfortable. But so is a colonoscopy, and those save countless lives.”

People Giving Should Mean Percent Uncomfortable Percentages Tithe Colonoscopy

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“There will be very few occasions when you are absolutely certain about anything. You will consistently be called upon to make decisions with limited information. That being the case, your goal should not be to eliminate uncertainty. Instead, you must develop the art of being clear in the face of uncertainty.”

Should Art Faces Certain Goal Decision Cases Clear Information Occasions Uncertainty Consistently

Book:Next Generation Leader

Source: Next Generation Leader

“Communicators need to figure out how well do they engage people, and they should not talk one word longer than people are engaged.”

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“If a leader goes with their gut, it should be after listening first to people they trust.”

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“The greatest motivator of change is a crystal-clear vision of what the future should look like.”

Should Looks Vision Clear Crystals Clear Vision

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“The most significant visions are not cast by great orators from a stage. They are cast at the bedsides of our children. The greatest visioncasting opportunities happen between the hours of 7:30 and 9:30 PM Monday through Sunday. In these closing hours of the day we have a unique opportunity to plant the seeds of what could be and what should be. Take every opportunity you get.”

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“If you see your brother in need, it doesn't matter if you already gave somewhere else. You should be open to the idea of God using you to meet your brother's unexpected need.”

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“A leader should never risk their ability to make a difference by making an unnecessary point.”

Should Differences Ability Leader Risk Making A Difference Unnecessary

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“The church should be the safest place on the planet to talk about anything, including same-sex attraction.”

Should Sex Church Planets Including Attraction

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“It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God”

Should Difficult Judgment Gentiles

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“Actions don't only speak louder than words; actions should be used to interpret words.”

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“What could be and should be can’t be until God is ready for it to be.”

Book:Visioneering: Your Guide for Discovering and Maintaining Personal Vision

Source: Visioneering: Your Guide for Discovering and Maintaining Personal Vision

“Vision is a mental picture of what could be, fueled by a passion that it should be.”

Should Passion Vision

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“Here's something to think about: If God appeared to you and asked, "Why should I let you into heaven?" how would you answer?”

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Book:How Good Is Good Enough?: Since Nobody's Perfect . . .

Source: How Good Is Good Enough?: Since Nobody's Perfect . . .

“Nobody at home should feel like they are competing with somebody at work.”

Feels Should Home Competing

Author:Andy Stanley