India, Oct. 19 -- Andy Stanley, the longtime pastor at Atlanta's North Point Community has announced plans to leave his role after 31 years of ministry. So why is Stanley stepping down now? The decision seems to be driven by personal priorities and the long-term interests of North Point Ministries, according to Stanley. Joel Thomas is the frontrunner to succeed him.

Andy Stanley's Announcement

Andy Stanley, who founded North Point Community Church and serves as senior leader of North Point Ministries, has revealed plans to step down from his leadership positions in 2027, after 31 years of ministry. The 68-year-old pastor shared the news with his congregation on October 18, 2026, laying out a transition plan designed to ready the church ...