Ed Young
Biography
Ed Young is a pastor, author and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. He has a passion for making the complex, simple as he speaks truth to people in ways they can understand and apply to their everyday lives. He has written 13 books. Ed is a frequent conference speaker, and he provides resources for church leaders through CreativePastors.com and the Creative Church Conferences (C3). Ed has been married to his wife, Lisa, for more than twenty-six years. They have four children and live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Ed Young Ministries broadcasts a weekly television program throughout the world. Ed Young Television can be viewed nationally and internationally on TBN, Daystar and God TV. Ed Young is the founding and Senior Pastor of Fellowship Church. The church has its main campus just north of the D/FW Airport and operates four satellite campuses in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area and one campus in Miami, Florida. Ed received his Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Fellowship Church of Dallas: One Church, Six Locations
Whether you
have been around church your entire life or this is your first peek into
it, Fellowship Church has something for you. And our hope is that you
will take the next step into this community. Visit us this weekend and
experience Fellowship for yourself. Because as you do, you will
begin to see that Fellowship Church is more than just one dynamic church
in six diverse locations. Fellowship is a community of people led by
Christ to bring hope, strength and change to the world—one life at a
time.
We
have 3 identical weekend services: Saturday at 6:00pm Sunday
at 9:30 and 11:00am
Just pick the one that is most convenient for you and stop by. Each
service features excellent programs for children from birth through 6th
grade. We recommend you arrive approximately 30 minutes before the
service so you won't feel rushed.
What
can I expect on my first visit?
From the moment you pull into the parking lot, you'll be made to feel at
home. Our terrific parking team will direct you as you enter the campus.
First time guests are invited to take advantage of reserved parking on
the front row next to the Worship Center. As you approach Fellowship
Church from S.H. 121 service road or Fellowship Way, simply turn on your
emergency flashers and our parking team will lead you to your reserved
parking space.
Then, our greeters will be poised and ready to give directions or answer
any questions you may have. If you have children, you'll want to take
advantage of our safe and secure children's services designed just for
them.
As you enter the worship center, our ushers will welcome you and direct
you to your seat. Then, sit back, relax and enjoy the service!
What
is a weekend experience like?
Whether it is your first time at Fellowship, or you've been attending
for years, you never know what to expect during our hour long worship
experience. From the moment you walk in the door, until the moment you
leave, we are committed to a creative, compelling, challenging
presentation of God's truth.
Pastor Ed Young communicates in a way that speaks to today's culture. Ed
focuses on how to apply Christ’s teachings to our lives, so we each can
experience God's incredible purpose each and every day. The phenomenal
music wraps the weekend message in a relevant way with an amazing
diversity of artists and styles chosen for one purpose—to prepare your
heart for what God has in store for you.
Where
do I take my children?
You'll find first-class programs for your children, from birth–5th
Grade. Our Nursery, located just across the Atrium from the Worship
Center, offers a warm, colorful and caring environment for your precious
ones, with rooms designed for each stage of development.
The Preschool, found behind
the main building, is an amazing place that will captivate your child’s
heart and imagination, from Toddlers–5-years old. Your child will
experience crafts, Bible stories, music, puppet shows and group
interaction.
Your children, from Kindergarten–5th Grade, will be at home in the
Children's Building, built just for them. Your girls and boys will
experience church like never before, with the latest games, music and
video, created to present God's truth in fun and innovative ways. They
won't want to miss a single service.
Do
you have something for students?
Absolutely. If you're a Jr. High or High School student, Fellowship is
the place to be!
Merge is a special service
just for our 6th grade students. Three times each weekend in Room 233 in
the Main Building, your students will experience live worship, games,
and teaching that meets them where they are, in an environment where
they can be themselves.
Surge for 7th and 8th graders takes place every Wednesday night at
7:00pm in Room 233 in the Main Building. The service is packed with live
music, videos, games, a relevant message, and small group discussions.
Don't miss this high-energy time of friends and fun!
The Mix is the place to be for Sr. High students. The Mix takes place on
Wednesday nights from 7:30-8:30 in The Apex. It is an intense time of
music, videos, and a message that challenges students in their spiritual
journey.
Worship Experiences SATURDAY 6:00pm | SUNDAY 9:30am & 11:00am
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Ed Young's BOOKS
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 Beauty
Full: Becoming More Than Just PrettyJust look around. Each year, society spends billions of dollars to convince us that beauty is exactly skin deep. Whatever hurt or blemish you have in your life, the world tells us there is a cream, concoction or cover up for it. But when we value physical looks more than the soul, we drain beauty of its full potential. In these pages, you will find the cure the world so often promises but never delivers. And you will see that your God-given beauty is as close as your heart, as deep as your soul. In today’s world of makeup and manicures, spa treatments and spray on tans, so many women are living in the shadows of true beauty. Rather than focusing on God’s intent for soul deep beauty, we concentrate on the surface image in the mirror. Sadly, many of us look to the cultural definition of beauty as the standard measurement of our own self worth. •We hide behind the struggles of not being thin enough. •We beat ourselves up over not being fashionable enough. •We obsess over not being “pretty” enough. But the skin deep beauty that society touts is a cheap counterfeit of the true beauty God has placed inside each and every one of us. In this book, our husbands teach us how to reclaim God’s amazing gift and how we can reveal it in and through every aspect of our lives. You may be wondering how two men can write a book that speaks to women about true beauty. After all, haven’t men played a large part in distorting the definition of beauty into what it is today? But don’t be so quick to dis¬count their words. The Bible is full of strong, passionate, real-life examples of what God has in mind when it comes to his design for beauty. And as lifelong students of God’s Word, Ed and Mac have had the opportunity to research and communicate the truth about that beauty to thousands of women. As husbands, they have continued to bring out our true beauty, even in the most difficult of times. On our worst days, they encourage us and remind us of the beauty God has instilled in our souls. And on our best days, they remind us of our beauty by showering us with compliments. Finally, as fathers, Ed and Mac do all they can to under¬score and highlight God’s intended beauty in the hearts and lives of their daughters. And they strive to communicate to their daughters how truly beautiful they are in their fathers’ eyes. It is so easy to get caught up in the demands of society. But if we aren’t careful, we can end up feeling inadequate and empty. This book will help you gain a clear understanding of beauty that will leave you feeling beauty full. And you will see how God’s gift to you has the power to change not only your life, but also the lives of everyone you touch, forever. |
 In
the Zone: How to live in the sweet spot of successDo you want to live a life in marked contrast to those around you? In this book, Ed Young shares powerful biblical principles about what it means to live a life blessed by God. He gives specific insight into how to leverage our money for eternity, how to steer clear of materialism, and how to manage the resources God has given us. This is a great teaching resource for pastors on the topics of giving and money management. Ed shares creative insight on: •Becoming God Hearted •Bringing Back to God What is God's •Navigating the Construction Zone of Materialism •Defeating the Creature from the Cash Lagoon (Avoiding Debt) |
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 The
Creative Leader: Unleashing the power of your creative potentialWhy should we implement creativity in leadership? •God invented creativity. •Jesus modeled it. •The Holy Spirit empowers it. •And people desperately need it. Creativity is not an option for the church; it is a biblical mandate that flows from the very character of the Creator. If church leaders are going to live out the challenging mission that God has laid out for the local church, we must unleash the creative potential available to us. This book is the definitive answer for the question Ed Young hears over and over again…What have you done at Fellowship Church to remain creative and continue growing? Think of it as a field manual for doing church differently. Packed with details, this book covers the full spectrum of church leadership all in one place, including: •Things they didn’t teach me in seminary •A step-by-step look at message development •Crafting effective illustrations •Implementing team creativity •How to keep your audience engaged •Building a creative staff •Overcoming obstacles to innovation •Integrating multiple senses into your service •Tips to keep the ideas flowing and avoid burnout •A big-picture rundown for your weekend service With practical case studies of proven creative leaders and candid Q&A sessions at the end of each section, this book offers concrete help and hope to those who need a jump-start in their creative planning. If you’re looking for a resource to help you maintain the status quo, this is not it. But if you’re looking for a book that can help bring a sense of vitality and excitement to both your life and your organization, this book is for you. |
 Kid
CEO: How to keep your children from running your lifeIn these days of corporate scandal, there's a far more pervasive and serious problem going on right under our noses. It's a family takeover orchestrated by our kids. That's right, children are taking control of family units in record numbers. When a man and woman marry, says author Ed Young, they occupy the leadership roles in their relationship. But in some cases, as children enter the family arena, that begins to change. The kids slowly become the center of the family universe as parents relinquish control to them. In effect, the children become Kid CEOs and the parents become the support staff. This ultimately has devastating effects on both the marriage and the family itself. Through a thought-provoking yet entertaining analysis of contemporary family dynamics, Ed Young challenges parents to reclaim their leadership role and explains why marriage must take first priority in the home. Discover the four crucial elements of successful parenting: •Knowledge. Learn how to build and strengthen the family foundation—and keep yourselves, not your kids, in the executive office. •Intimacy. Remember to keep love alive during the parenting years—because a marriage defeated in the bedroom is a marriage defeated in the family room. •Discipline. Maintain a training ground of loving obedience—and understand discipline from both the child's and parents' viewpoint. •Structure. Raise well-rounded kids within a balanced home—and guard against anything that threatens them, within and without. As parents, we have charge of our children for only a short time. It's up to us to prepare them for life...and still have, after they grow up, a marriage more vibrant than ever. |
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Creative Marriage: The Art of Keeping Your Love AliveDisposable relationships and throw away marriages permeate our culture. When the dream fades and the realities of life set in, many just throw in the towel. In their book, The Creative Marriage: The Art of Keeping Your Love Alive, Ed and Lisa Young take a penetrating look at what it means to have a lasting marriage in today’s world. After more than twenty years of marriage, Ed speaks openly and honestly about the hard work involved in a creative marriage and the lasting rewards of doing it God’s way. The Creative Marriage offers biblical insight into these critical areas: •Laying a strong foundation for a lasting marriage •Keeping your marriage relationship at the center of your home •Building up your spouse with creative communication •Allowing positive conflict resolution to increase intimacy •Removing the barriers to a sizzling sex life •Protecting your marriage against financial pressures •Recreating marriage and family after divorce •Plus, Ed and Lisa answer some frequently asked questions about marriage |
 You!
The Journey to the Center of Your WorthYou! includes an eight-session study guide that corresponds to individual chapters in the book. It's All About You! No. You didn't misread the headline. This book is all about you. It's a journey of self-discovery, a quest to help you find out who you are and who you were meant to be. This quest is not a self-centered, inner-focused search. It's a pursuit to find the person God created you to be. Author Ed Young walks you through an understanding of your unique worth in God's eyes and into the meaningful, purpose-packed life God has waiting for you. Open the pages of this bold book and take the incredible journey to the center of your worth. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Ed Young brings great alignment through his creative teaching and down-to-earth style. His wisdom is insightful and yet practical. As you read, you will see why thousands are flooding in every week to hear him speak. His profundity is apparent and his revelation enables readers to see life through a brighter lens.” BISHOP T.D. JAKES, SR., |
 Outrageous,
Contagious Joy: Five Big Questions to Help You Discover One
Great LifeWhat if there was more to life than you ever thought possible? Something beyond your wildest dreams? What if your days and weeks consisted of more than just waiting for the next payday, or the next acquisition, or the next boyfriend/girlfriend, or the next fun fix, or the next happy feeling, or the next whatever? What if you could have a bigger, more meaningful life right now? Most of us feel like we’re missing something. We think that we could have a more exciting, rewarding life. We think that if we had the big bank account, the large house, the luxury car, the successful career, the buff body and youthful good looks, our lives would be just perfect. So we set out in pursuit of our dreams, working hard, living large—and we may even acquire some or all of these things. And then what? We’re still not happy. So we move on to the next pursuit, still searching for happiness. But the truth is, God wants more for us. Happiness is just a cheap imitation. God wants something so much greater than the fleeting and shallow feelings of happiness based on current circumstances; something beyond our imagination; something that is deeper, lasting, and real. He wants us to have absolute joy. How do you obtain this rich life? Ed Young shares five life-altering questions and eye-opening insights that will steer you to what he calls Outrageous, Contagious Joy. In this inspiring, straightforward guide, he shows you the way to improve your life and find your divine purpose. It all begins with five simple yet profound questions: •Does God want you to be happy? •Where are you headed? •Who are you running with? •Why are you here? •What are you working for? Created to help you think about where you are and where you are going, this remarkable book will give you very specific and practical steps that will revolutionize the way you think of —and carry out—your life, and lead you to Outrageous, Contagious Joy. |
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Your Dating While Waiting for Mating: God's guidelines for
datingBeing single in today's world can be a springboard toward fulfilling, lifelong relationships and rewarding commitments, or it can be a downward spiral into the most destructive time of a person's life. So much in life comes down to our crossroad choices as a single. In this surprisingly candid book, Ed teaches on these four critical dating issues: •Moving from Fanciful Rhyme to Biblical Reason •Fixing the Flaws of Defective Dating •Reading & Heeding the Relational Warning Signs •Maintaining Purity in the Midst of Passion |
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Fear: Facing life's six most common phobiasFear is an unavoidable part of the human experience. Anxiety, fear and phobia threaten to encompass us as we embrace the ever-chaging, fast-paced technological and seemingly unstable age we live in today. Because we are taught that it is weak to show fear, that cowards are despised, and that being a hero means knowing no fear, we try to hide our fears and anxieties. Condemning ourselves, our self-image takes a nosedive with our self-esteem. In an entertaining style and tone, Ed Young explains the nature and causes of these paralyzing fears and phobias, and offers practical and biblical guidelines for dealing with them according to God's will. |
 Can
We Do That? Innovative practices that will change the way
you do churchNo matter how you ask the question, the answer is the same. Yes you can! You can incorporate innovative strategies into your church ministry - strategies that will affect not only the way you do church but that will dramatically impact the lives of current church members and help you in reaching out to your community. In this refreshingly practical book, Andy Stanley and Ed Young -- two of America's most innovative and effective church leaders -- deliver twenty-four creative ministy tools that you can adapt and use to help your own church be all God intends it to be. |
 What's
Your Next Step?You've chosen to follow Christ. What's your next step? The decision to follow Christ is life changing! Created specifically for new believers, this booklet can help answer many of the common questions that follow that most important decision. It graphically outlines what the decision means complete with scripture references. It discusses the importance of the local church, baptism as well as serving. The 31 Day Reading Plan will also set them on course for being in the Word on a daily basis while studying the gospels. |
 High
Definition Living:Bringing clarity to your life's missionGod intends that every follower of His be a leader of others. In this book, Ed Young has developed a high-octane approach to discovering your leadership potential. Drawing on concepts learned from the Old Testament prophet Nehemiah, High Definition Living illustrates how anyone can become a CEO - a person of Creativity, Enthusiasm and Organization. |
The
Marriage Mirror: Reflecting God in Your Marriage
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Purpose Statement: Our
Purpose for Ed Young Ministries is simple: We exist to Reach Up, Reach
Out and Reach In. These three are the biblical mandates of this ministry
Reach Up
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul
and with all your mind." Matthew 22:37
We work hard to provide an exciting and God-honoring environment to
connect with God and worship Him. When we worship God, we express our
love and devotion to Him. What an honor it is to come humbly before the
creator of the Universe. All of us are wired for worship, and the only
way we can express true love to God and worship Him is through a
personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Reach Out
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in
the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
Matthew 28:19
Another key purpose of Ed Young Ministries is to reach out to the people
who are outside the family of God. We utilize the most powerful forms of
media and communications available and the development and distribution
of practical teaching resources to communicate the life-changing message
of God's Word. With the prayers and support of our friends and partners
around the world, we present a creative and relevant message of Christ
and His love for people worldwide.
Reach In
"And teaching them to obey everything I commanded you." Matthew
28:20
We also exist to help you as a Christ-follower grow in your spiritual
maturity and become full-court followers of Christ. Because the
Christian life is one of constant growth and development, we are focused
on teaching people how to apply biblical truth in every area of their
lives. We want to help you move from a spectator in the stands to the
game of active service and encourage you to influence every aspect of
the world around you.
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