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

What the Prayers of Jesus Tell Us About the Heart of God
Making Life Matter

Making Life Matter
Covenant Bible Study: Trusting Participant Guide

Covenant Bible Study: Trusting Participant Guide

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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