Pastor Andy Stanley to Speak at Southeast Charlotte's Ridge Church

Contact: Melissa Reynolds, Ridge Church, 704-651-7429

MATTHEWS, N.C., Sept. 7, 2011 -- On Thursday evening, September 15, Pastor Andy Stanley of North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia will speak at Ridge Church, North Point's strategic partner in the Charlotte area. Stanley will discuss the unique role that God has for the local church in today's rapidly changing world.

"We are pleased to host Pastor Andy Stanley for this evening of worship at Ridge Church, and we invite the Charlotte community to come join us," said Chris Brown, lead pastor, Ridge Church. "We value this opportunity to hear from one of the leading thinkers and influencers in the Church today."

Ridge Church was founded in Matthews, NC in 2008. Ridge Church is the strategic partner of North Point Community Church, one of the nation's largest churches, hosting more than 20,000 adult attendees each weekend. Ridge Church is dedicated to the Southeast Charlotte community, sharing Christ-centered insight through teaching and small groups, inspiring worship, and service to the community by providing hands-on support to local schools and to those in need.

Event: Night of Worship with Pastor Andy Stanley at Ridge Church

Location: Ridge Church meets at the Levine Senior Center: 1050 Devore Lane, Matthews, NC 28105

Date: Thursday, September 15

Time: 6:30 p.m.

What to Expect: This is a night of worship and vision around what God wants to use the local church to do in our world.

Contact us: Go to www.ridgechurch.net or email us at info@ridgechurch.net for more information.