| Kerry Shook | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kerry Shook November 6, 1962 The Woodlands, Texas |
| Occupation | Novelist, Pastor |
| Nationality | American |
| Genres | Christian literature |
Kerry Shook is a best-selling author and Senior Pastor of Fellowship of The Woodlands in The Woodlands, Texas. His followers are known as the FOTWA. Now known as Woodlandschurch with four campuses located in the Woodlands, Tomball, Kingwood, and Katy, Texas. Averaging more than 17,000 attendees each week [1],
In February 2008, Shook released One Month to Live: 30 Days to a No-Regrets Life,[1] a book he wrote with his wife, Chris. The book became a New York Times Best-Seller.[2]
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Born in 1962, Shook later graduated from the Klein High School in Spring, Texas.
Kerry and Chris Shook have been married twenty-five years and have four children.
Kerry and his wife, Chris Shook, founded Woodlands Church, formerly Fellowship of The Woodlands, in October, 1993; and since then, the church has grown to more than 17,000 in average attendance each weekend. Now Woodlands Church is one church in many locations with its Fellowship campus in The Woodlands outside of Houston and satellite campuses online, in the Humble/Kingwood/Atascocita area, Tomball and its newest location in Katy. Woodlands Church continues to grow, ranking 4th in the top 100 churches for growth in 2009.[3]
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, Kerry Shook Ministries is a worldwide television ministry both to a national and international audience. Pastor Kerry and Chris can now be seen by millions in 50 states and over 200 countries worldwide.
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 and 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 and can now be found at http://lifestyle.onemonthtolive.com.
In February 2008, Shook became a best-selling author [2] when “One Month to Live: 30 Days to a No-Regrets Life"[1] 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 whole-hearted authenticity, honesty and integrity".
Real/Relevant Messages Shook’s message presents topics relevant to daily living using a practical approach.
Kerry believes that church should be engaging and fun, calling it “The Best Hour of Your Week.” He strives to eliminate the barriers of boredom, unfriendliness and fear that keep people from experiencing not just religion but a relationship with Jesus Christ. His messages are relevant, and his illustrations memorable.[3]
Innovative Presentations Shook and FOTW hosts the annual Innovative Impact conference. Other independent churches visit Shook and other FOTW pastors speak about their experiences and what has been effective in their own congregations.
Topics Shook’s messages emphasize relationships with God, people, family and friends, values, priorities and the importance of leaving a lasting legacy.