Kerry Shook

Kerry Shook, born November 6, 1962, is a best-selling author and Senior Pastor of Fellowship of The Woodlands (FOTW) in The Woodlands, Texas. Averaging 16,380 attendees each week [http://www.outreachmagazine.com/docs/top100_2007_largest.pdf] , FOTW continues to grow, ranking 4th in the top 100 churches for growth in 2007.

Known for his fresh and casual style of communication, Kerry Shook’s message goes much farther than The Woodlands. Shook’s sermons are broadcast locally, nationally and internationally in over 200 counties on a variety of television stations [http://www.daystar.com/links/about_us/about_daystar.htm] [http://www.daystar.com/Daystar/Whats+Showing/show0100.htm] .

In February 2008, Shook released "One Month to Live: 30 Days to a No-Regrets Life" [Shook, Kerry, and Shook, Chris. One Month to Live. Colorado Springs, CO: Waterbrook Press, 2008. ] , a book he wrote with his wife, Chris. The book became a New York Times Best-Seller. [New York Times (2008) - [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/02/books/bestseller/0302besthardadvice.html "Hardcover Advice Best-seller List"] - March 2, 2008 ]

History

In 1993, Shook started Fellowship of the Woodlands (FOTW) in The Woodlands, Texas.

In 2005, Shook began broadcasting his message on local television stations, beginning with Channel 55 --- The Tube. Within the year, several more networks were added, including KTLA channel 5, Houston’s The CW 39 and DayStar Television Network. Today, Shook’s potential viewing audience includes more than 200 countries.

Also in 2005, FOTW launched theLifeCoach.org, a website designed to provide bible-based Spiritual, Physical, Relational and Financial Fitness advice in one location. The interactive site offers daily devotionals in each of its four fitness areas as well as tips for healthy eating, quick exercises, weekly meal plans and financial advice from expert Dave Ramsey’s “My Total Money Makeover”.The site underwent a major redesign in 2006 ad continues to offer relevant information and provide ways for users to monitor their progress and write in an online journal. 100% of the proceeds in 2006 were donated to benefit the FOTW Missions Ministry. In 2008, theLifeCoach.org became a part of the One Month to Live Lifestye an can now be found at http://lifestyle.onemonthtolive.com.

In February 2008, Shook became a best-selling author [New York Times (2008) - [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/02/books/bestseller/0302besthardadvice.html "Hardcover Advice Best-seller List"] - March 2, 2008 ] when “One Month to Live: 30 Days to a No-Regrets Life" [Shook, Kerry, and Shook, Chris. One Month to Live. Colorado Springs, CO: Waterbrook Press, 2008. ] was released. Shook co-wrote the book with his wife, Chris. The book challenges readers to embrace life and live it out moment by moment with wholehearted authenticity, honesty and integrity.

Teaching Style

"'Real/Relevant MessagesNothing like traditional churches, Shook’s message presents topics relevant to daily living to his conregation in a way that is real and applicable in their lives.

"'Innovative PresentationsShook often uses props or elaborate stage sets to keep his congregation fully engaged, regardless of what the topic may be.To share his creative an impactful ideas, Shook and FOTW host an annual Innovative Impact conference. Other churches visit to hear Shook and other innovative Pastors speak about their experiences and what has been effective in their own congregations.

"'TopicsShook’s messages often focus on relationships with God, relationship with people, family and friends, values, priorities and the importance of leaving a lasting legacy.

Notes

External links

* [http://www.onemonthtolive.com/ One Month to Live]
* [http://www.kerryshook.com/ Kerry Shook Official Site]
* [http://www.fellowshipofthewoodlands.com/ Fellowship of the Woodlands official site]
* [http://www.fellowshipofthewoodlands.com/worship/tv.asp FOTW Broadcast Schedule]
* [http://thelifecoach.org/ The Life Coach]