Influential Churches The Church Report Magazine has published their annual list of the 50 most influential churches in America. 2006’s most influential church is Willow Creek Community Church. #2 is Saddleback, #3 Northpoint (Andy Stanley); #4 Fellowship Church (Ed Young); #5 Lakewood Church (Joel Osteen); #6 Southeast Christian (Bob Russell; Dave Stone); #7 Life Church (Craig Groeschel); #8 Potter’s House (T. D. Jakes); #9 Brooklyn Tabernacle (Jim Cymbala); and #10 North Coast Church (Larry Osborne). Visit www.thechurchreport.com for the complete list. (The Church Report 7/06)