E. Stanley Ott

President of Vital Churches Institute, author, pastor, teacher of church transformation principles and leader of the Acts 16:5 Initiative.

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

People are More Important than Programs! We discuss ways we so easily put our "programs," our activities and agendas, ahead of the people in our lives - and ways to put people first. Joy to you – Stan https://t.co/9lKnUPLwQc #pcusa #umc #elca

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

Lee and I enjoy talking about HOW LIFE-CHANGING A SECOND GLACE CAN BE! It's easy to pass by people without a second glance. Click below! Joy to you – Stan https://t.co/IbALJQgsoG #pcusa #umc #elca #nextchurch

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

Love is a willingness to be frustrated! In this podcast, Lee and I discuss this fascinating and life-giving understanding of love from Bernard Harnik. Click for to the podcast and devotional. #elca #pcusa #umc #nextchurch
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[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

Life is full of churn these days as so many matters may stir the soul. Lee and I talk about turning from the churn to the Lord who loves us! Click below to hear the podcast and read the devotional. Joy to you – Stan #PCUSA #UMC #ELCA https://t.co/T0YT3dJ9RA

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WALK and TALK! Lee and I have fun taking about ways walking and talking is good for the body, good for the soul and good for the friendships that make life whole – Stan https://t.co/j882BIVUQB #PCUSA #UMC #ELCA #NEXTCHURCH

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

Blessing Children - Lee and I talk about using words that communicate love, value and strength to children (and adults) - and remind them of God's love. Click for the podcast and devotional. Joy to you - Stan https://t.co/hSV4pstMRD #pcusa #umc #elca #apce

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

Lee and I have a lot of fun describing the idea of the Blessing Cup and the wonderful way using it will encourage the people in your life. Click here for the podcast and devotional. Joy to you – Stan https://t.co/kcwvBwQ3Gl #pcusa #umc #elca #nextchurch

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

In our last podcast, Lee and I talked about friends of the road and of the heart. This week we have fun talking about ways to grow such friends, moving them off of the road and into the heart! Joy – Stan https://t.co/XjBnIzMOTc #pcusa #umc #elca #nextchurch

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

Friends of the Heart! Lee and I talk about a wonderful way to think about our friends: friends of the road and friends of the heart. Click for the podcast and the devotional - Joy to you - Stan https://t.co/fWU2vp7bxk #pcusa #umc #elca #nextchurch

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

How do you encourage people who live far away? Lee and I enjoy talking about ways to encourage people who live at a distance. Click for the podcast and the devotional. Joy to you – Stan https://t.co/T493dEKcLJ #pcusa #umc #elca #nextchurch #encouragement

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

Ministry by Walking Around! Significant ministry opportunities arise as you walk where other people are living and working. Click for the podcast and the devotiona - Joy to you – Stan #pcusa #elca #umc #nextchurch #ministry https://t.co/ctQ7fqIUBM

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

Remarkable opportunities can come to you in the moments you aren’t moving! Click for the podcast and the devotional – for your encouragement and for small groups and leadership teams. Joy – Stan https://t.co/DFiBsK5GuQ #pcusa #umc #elca #nextchurch #ministry

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

Ever feel like you’re always coping with something? Lee and I have a lot of fun talking about the concept of coping in this episode of Building One Another. Click for the podcast and devotional. #pcusa #umc #elca #nextchurch
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[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

Journey into Joy! Does your Easter joy translate into daily joy? Lee and I share joy as we about this marvelous question. Click below to hear the podcast & read the devotional. Joy to you – Stan
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[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

People are the homes of our hearts! Join us as Lee and I enjoy talking about this wonderful concept in today’s podcast. Click here to listen to the podcast and read the devotional Joy to you – Stan https://t.co/ykFQIL9b64 #pcusa #umc #elca #friends #joy

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

Listen in as Lee and I talk a simple, yet effective way to pray more deeply for people. Click below to hear the podcast and read the devotional. Joy to you – Stan https://t.co/uI6VnoollQ #pcusa #umc #elca #encouragement #nextchurch #prayer

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

Imagine the interruptions in your life are actually invitations! In this podcast, Lee and I have fun talking about this idea in building up one another! Click to hear the podcast and read the devotional. Joy to you – Stan https://t.co/ik6yBCzauq #pcusa #umc #elca #encourage

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

Listen to the joy of being a rope holder! In this podcast, Lee and I tell stories about this wonderful way to think about supporting one another! Click to hear the podcast and read the devotional. Joy to you – Stan https://t.co/VDARCkyb0Y #pcusa #umc #elca #encouragement

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

In this podcast, I tell one of my favorite stories. Lee and I discuss how the season of Lent reminds us to be hopeful, that our Lord is the Lord who lifts! Click to hear the podcast and read the devotional. Joy to you – Stan https://t.co/iQRuEj9D7l #pcusa #umc #lent

[E. Stanley Ott @withStanOtt]

In this podcast, Lee and I consider those significant “hinge people” whose lives set us on some new course of thought, experience or direction. Stan
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