Spotlight on Andy Stanley

There are a number of authors, pastors and leaders who are known only as the children of famous parents.  Andy Stanley, while the son of Charles Stanley, has made a name for his self based on his own skills and abilities.  I have come to appreciate his writing, especially in the area of leadership.  Here is a selection of some of his books.

The Grace of God By Andy Stanley / Thomas Nelson Nobody deserves the sin-free life and glorious future that God offers---but remarkably, it's ours for the taking. Why? Because of God's grace! Join Pastor Stanley as he warns against the pitfalls of legalism and explores the transforming power of God's unmerited favor, lavish love, and kindness. Then come to terms with your own "grace story"! 256 pages, hardcover from Nelson.

The Principle of the Path: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be By Andy Stanley / Thomas Nelson Where you want to go in life and the path you choose to get there don't always agree---despite good intentions. Teaching that our direction determines our destination, Stanley offers a story-driven, Bible-based road map to help you avoid unnecessary disappointments and attain your goals for your marriage, career, finances, and more. Includes interactive study guide. 224 pages, hardcover from Nelson.

Next Generation Leader By Andy Stanley / Multnomah Publishers, Inc. The Next Generation Leader has been challenging young Christians eager to learn, grow, and lead in ministry or in the marketplace since its original release in 2003. Now with an all-new look, this repackaged version continues to advance the mission of the first release. Mentoring young leaders as they face the unique issues of a changing world has been pastor and bestselling author Andy Stanley's passion for more than a decade. Here he shares material from his leadership training sessions, developed to address essential leadership qualities such as character, clarity, courage, and competency. This is the perfect guide for any new leader - or for the mentor of a future leader!

The Seven Checkpoints for Youth Leaders: Seven Principles Every Teenager Needs to Know By Andy Stanley & Stuart Hall / Howard Books This book will give every teenager the knowledge and encouragement he or she needs to face the world and remain true to Jesus. In this powerful book, popular pastor and nationally recognized speaker Andy Stanley outlines the seven principles--the irreducible minimum--that teens need to maintain in their lives in order to be victorious in their faith. Through the pages of this powerful, interactive book, teens will learn how to keep each other accountable and encouraged in their quest to live out the "7" in their lives.

Visioneering By Andy Stanley / Multnomah Publishers, Inc. God has crafted a unique vision for each of our lives---a voyage of discovery filled with fantastic riches that are embedded in the very journey itself. By exploring the ordinary life of Nehemiah and his vision for accomplishing the extraordinary, Pastor Stanley provides direction, motivation, and encouragement for your own amazing odyssey of self-discovery. 272 pages, softcover from Multnomah.

The Best Question Ever By Andy Stanley / Multnomah Publishers, Inc. Nobody plans to make mistakes. They just happen. There's money we wish we hadn't spent, relationships we should have avoided, jobs we'd like to forget. The list is endless. But God promises something much better---and his Word provides a filter to successfully evaluate every opportunity, friendship, and decision in your life! 160 pages, hardcover from Multnomah.

Choosing to Cheat: Who Wins When Family and Work Collide By Andy Stanley / Multnomah Publishers, Inc. Ignore It At Your Peril! Andy Stanley addresses the constant battle to correctly balance family responsibilities with work. Learn to establish and maintain priorities, using case histories, biblical examples and suggestions for implementing healthy changes.