About the CrossEyedLife
By Addis Andy
About The Blog:
My hope is that this blog will become a place of inspiration and discussion about all issues of following Christ. Also, I hope you can use and recommend the teaching resources listed here as it continues to grow.
In addition I hope that you do more than read. Leave comments, post replies, ask questions and add to the discussion. That’s what this site it for and I pray you use it all!
Many blessings on you and yours as we pursue our journies together.
More of Him, and less of me
John 3:30
Andy Addis
About the Blogger:
Andy is the pastor of a multi-site church in Kansas (you can find the link to that site below) and founding speaker of 180 Degrees Ministries.
He is married to Kathy and has two awesome boys named Noah and Nathan. They have lived in rural Kansas and inner city Fort Worth and love life in both places.
“I love to speak and teach and most importantly love to wrestle with the Bible. I hope that this blog will be a good place to ask a lot of questions and maybe find a few answers!”
www.westbrookbaptist.org & www.andyaddis.com
Official Bio:
Andy Addis is a communicator for the 21st Century.
Using humor, story-telling and real depth of teaching Andy has become a popular speaker throughout the South, West and Midwest.
Andy has spoken motivationally for Wal-Mart, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Law Enforcement Services, Fire and Emergency Organizations, Schools from grade school to high school to university and for countless small business gatherings.
During the last decade Andy has spoken and lead conferences like Super Summer Youth Camps, Fellowship of Christian Athletes events (Weekend of Champions, Game Day, and Coach’s Camp), Christian Challenge College Conferences, church revivals, men’s gatherings/retreats, Christian leadership/pastoral training events and a variety of one-day speaking opportunities.
As Andy’s speaking ministry grew he founded a ministry team called 180 Degrees. This team rounded out the event ministry format with Christian entertainment and worship professionals.
Andy is also pastor of a thriving congregation in Hutchinson, Kansas. In six years that church has grown from 120 to more than 1,400 and added 3 satellite venues in Hutchinson, Sterling and Hays (all in Kansas) to accommodate growth.
Andy has Bachelor and Masters degrees in communication from Fort Hays State University, and Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages degree from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
Andy’s professional background has provided him several career opportunities that aid him as a communicator: