Interview Highlights
- Andy talks about the opening chapter in Deep & Wide where he shares about the relationship with his dad.
- “If people aren’t following you, you’re probably not a leader so you’re going to have a difficult time leading change.”
- This made me laugh: “80% of youth pastors currently think they can lead their church better than senior pastors.”
- “I am an evaluation freak.”
- On why they stopped weekly KidStuf services: “KidStuf was designed to help parents do a better job at home, but we were putting all our time and money into the event rather than really helping parents.”
- “New things create momentum.”
- Andy shares what he’s doing today to prepare leaders at North Point for when he is no longer the senior pastor.
- Andy challenges the theology of pastors who think they are “God’s man” or “God’s anointed” leader.
