Principles of transition, Jesus style -- Counting the cost -- The five key players in a healthy transition -- One church, four variations -- Transition strategies for leaders in a family culture -- Transition strategies for leaders in an icon culture -- Transition strategies for leaders in an archival culture -- Transition strategies for leaders in a replication culture -- Strategic planning and the search process -- The asset-preserving ministry -- A capability-and-maturity model for churches -- Pastoral transitions in low-performing churches -- A plan for responding to the crisis of sudden transitions -- Getting started on a plan for your church.
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