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Shane Stanford

Shane Stanford

Shane Stanford is Senior Pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of fifteen books and a cohost of Covenant Bible Study from Abingdon Press.

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Covenant Bible Study: Living Participant Guide

Covenant Bible Study: Living Participant Guide
Making Life Matter

Making Life Matter
Covenant Bible Study: Trusting Participant Guide

Covenant Bible Study: Trusting Participant Guide
What the Prayers of Jesus Tell Us About the Heart of God

What the Prayers of Jesus Tell Us About the Heart of God

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Too Often Broken from the Start

By Shane Stanford
Perhaps you’ve heard the story of the three little pigs. The pigs had the same goal: survival against the wolf. But they viewed the threat differently. One assumed the wolf… read more

Why Are So Many Churches Empty? The Importance of In-Depth Bible Study for a Congregation

By Shane Stanford
An article in a church growth magazine asked, “Why are so many churches empty?” The writer answered the question with the typical responses, including the need for… read more

Five Stones: Conquering Your Giants

By Shane Stanford, R. Brad Martin
The First Stone: Draw A Clear Picture “A man can’t be too careful in his choice of enemies.” – Oscar Wilde Scripture reference to David and Goliath "Your… read more

Walk Like Me

By Shane Stanford
My grandfather was not a Saturday Night Live fan. In fact, I doubt if he ever watched a single episode. He did not “do silly” well or like humor that degraded another… read more

Making Life Matter

By Shane Stanford
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Simple Wisdom for a Complex World

By Shane Stanford
If nothing else, the various crises engulfing our world—pandemic poverty, disease, war, political instability, consumerist idolatry—remind us of what happens when… read more