How clergy and congregations can navigate the tricky transition from one pastor to the next.The Changeover Zoneaddresses a critical and perennial need in the church: the process ofhanding the baton of pastoral leadership from one person to the next.Authors Jim Ozier and Jim Griffith offer practical, clear instructionsand guidance for both clergy and congregations. They provide detailedsections especially for clergy who are taking over fro...

Learn to understand culture and implement positive change.A church’s culture is the launchpad for everything a church does, the starting point for every ministry. If the culture is “off,” everything else will be out of kilter. Church Culture equips every pastor and leader with the tools necessary for culture change. Authors Ozier and Thibodeaux, both experts in this area of church leadership, teach the basic concepts so readers can understand what culture ...

When a cyclist clips into the pedals, a huge risk is involved because he or she must learn a new way to achieve balance and momentum. Creating a culture of hospitality within your church involves the same intricate process. Not only do balance and momentum go hand-in-hand, one can't exist without the other. Growing a church requires the same kind of delicate interplay: balancing attention toward existing members and generating momentum through reaching new people. Without both, the church ...

Learn to understand culture and implement positive change.A church's culture is the launchpad for everything a church does, the starting point for every ministry. If the culture is "off," everything else will be out of kilter. Church Culture equips every pastor and leader with the tools necessary for culture change. Authors Ozier and Thibodeaux, both experts in this area of church leadership, teach the basic concepts so listeners can understand what cultur...