How clergy and congregations can navigate the tricky transition from one pastor to the next. The Changeover Zone addresses a critical and perennial need in the church: the process of handing the baton of pastoral leadership from one person to the next. Authors Jim Ozier and Jim Griffith offer practical, clear instructions and guidance for both clergy and congregations. They provide detailed sections especially for clergy who are taking over from a founding pastor and for those replacing long-tenured pastors. The book is packed with real-church examples, helpful tips and tactics that have been proven successful. This resource will expertly guide pastors, supervisors, and congregations in nearly any church setting or denomination. I just love this quote from the book: "How fast you run will keep you in the race; how well you hand off will win it". Over the next 10 years we will see one of the largest pastoral leadership transitions in our history. How well we handle this hand-off to the next generation may well determine our future. The Changeover Zone is timely, helpful and insightful as we approach these transitions in leadership. Every personnel committee, pastor, judicatory leader, district superintendent and bishop should read this book before approaching any major leadership changes. --Bob Farr, Director of Congregational Excellence, MO Conference, UMC; author, The Necessary Nine The Changeover Zone provides a roadmap for how to make healthy pastoral transitions, especially in churches making their first transition or first transition in a long time. This book will help you learn how to not only survive a church pastoral transition but how to thrive and gain momentum through the transition. We have utilized this roadmap in East Ohio and it works. I recommend this book to anyone involved with pastoral transitions at any level. --Kelly P. Brown, Director of Congregational Vitality, East Ohio Conference, UMC A great resource for pastors and churches who are going through transitions. I love how the change in a church pastor is seen not as an event, but as more of a process and from various key perspectives. This will be a valuable tool for my coaching with pastors and churches who are entering a season of transition. --Ken Willard, leadership coach, certified church consultant, and author, Time Management for the Christian Leader When our church learned that both long tenured pastors were leaving at the same, we knew we needed expert help. Jim Ozier led our leaders in a workshop based on The Changeover Zone to prepare us for this scary change. In this book the authors use sound biblical footing to show you what to do and how to do it, as you go through a pastoral change. --Cheryl Lee, SPPR Chairman, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Suffolk, VA The action plan for the 100 days before and after a change of pastors (the Changeover Zone) is brimming with time-tested wisdom. Pastors, churches, and supervisors will be prepared to not only minimize the pain and confusion that comes with pastoral transitions, but actually maximize the potential for growth and new life in congregations. --Ken Irby, Shreveport District Superintendent, Louisiana Annual Conference, UMC This book is filled with insight and excellent counsel. I have been using the authors’ advice on making a great handoff for several years. You will nod your head as you read, and say, Of Course. Keep nodding. It will make a difference in raising up stronger leaders and building reproducible systems. And that’s what we all want. --Cathy Townley, Townley Coaching FINALLY! A simple, straightforward way to think about an essential part of ministry - transitions. Transitions can make or break a ministry and too often they happen without the purposeful thought that can make them successful. Whether your context is a new start pastor moving on or a long tenured pastor receiving a new appointment, this book will be your comprehensive guide in the process of ending well and starting strong.- Rev. Nicole Reilley, Director of New Ministries, Cal-Pac Conference
Organized chronologically, the book has chapters devoted to each of the show's eight seasons, along with production milestones and character biographies, as well as occasional lists, recipes, and snippets of dialogue. Originally published to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Andy Griffith Show, this book features nearly 300 beautifully reproduced photographs in both color and black and white, the majority of which have never before been published. Mayberry Memories is the ultimate keepsake memento for fans who have enjoyed everything Mayberry for four decades.
Contains a complete fan guide to the popular television series that ran from 1960 to 1968, and profiles all of the major and minor characters that appeared on the show over its history.
America’s official eBay Ambassador shares his humor, know-how, and matchless eBay expertise in this newly revised edition of the authoritative guide geared to both the beginning bidder and seller, as well as the professional entrepreneur. Whether it’s just a desire to make some extra money, buy the latest set of golf clubs, or start a new business, people around the world "do it eBay." With a community of more than one hundred five million people around the world every day, eBay is the World’s Online Marketplace. In this definitive resource, ultimate eBay insider Jim Griffith—A.K.A. Griff—tells you everything you need to know to become a successful buyers and seller and to navigate the changes and improvements being introduced to the eBay website in 2004-2005. In this indispensable manual—authorized by eBay and featuring the very latest formats, screen shots, protocols, and etiquette—the eBay Guru of online auctions provides a comprehensive blueprint for: Navigating the Web site and new eBay features Placing a bid Putting items up for sale Starting and running your own successful eBay business Plus: Changes and additions to eBay procedures and policies Tricks of the trade from successful eBay buyers and sellers Strategies for safe, secure, hassle-free eBay buying and selling Tips and shortcuts for even the most technologically challenged Case studies and success stories of people whose lives have been changed by eBay Whether you’re a first-time user or an online pro, The Official eBay ® Bible is the only guide you need to shop and sell with the best of them.
Garrett Hammond is not your typical thief. He's a professional looking to retire from this way of life. He figures this will be his last job. However, his partner, named Marcel, isn't willing to call it quits just yet, and the new mark has attracted another possible con artist. The new con is a young girl by the name of Julia. Garrett doesn't know it yet, but she's not just another con moving in on his mark. She's also his daughter from a previous relationship, which took place over nine years ago. He eventually finds out Julia's real identity and the trouble her and her mother are in concerning the debt the two owe to the mafia. Garrett also has some trouble of his own, because one of Vegas's finest Detective Gannon is hoping Garrett will make just one mistake so he can arrest him and see to it that he never works in Las Vegas again. Garrett gradually begins to want to start a new life, this time being a good parent to a daughter he never knew he had. This change in him will have significant consequences. He will have to decide if he wants to finish this last job and have Julia remember that about him--or be a positive role model, one that will teach her that stealing is wrong.
Thirty-five degrees north is a coordinate to a research and development company's headquarters overseas in China. In this novel, Quest has managed to broaden its tentacles all over the globe, especially here in the United States. The company's research involves human DNA, with its hopes of engineering a super soldier. That's not all because they're also studying the CRISPR/Cas 9 genome rewriting program with plans to develop a new, more deadly biowarfare agent. This agent is a bacterium, capable of infecting and killing billions of people globally. Quest's research is on a collision course with two of New York City's finest detectives. That's because Det. Jonathan Rizzo and his partner, JoAnn Wagner, are assigned to a couple of unusual homicides. Detective Rizzo doesn't see it yet, but there's a very dark, nefarious connection between Quest, the Chinese government, and the United States government with average, everyday American citizens in the middle--being used as pawns. Rizzo will find himself on a rollercoaster ride, wondering where the off ramp is and why every lead is turning out to be a dead end.
Some shows just get better with age. As The Andy Griffith Show turns forty, the authors of the complete fan guide to the show have updated the book with new information gained from access to the complete shooting scripts of the original episodes. The Andy Griffith Show remains one of America's most-watched programs, gaining new fans through its widespread syndication (including a major promotional campaign accompanying its joining TV Land's prime-time line-up in 2000), conventions, and upcoming "behind-the-scenes" television specials. America has embraced the characters of Mayberry---Aunt Bee, Barney Fife, Goober, Opie, and Andy himself---as family members. From Miracle Salves to Kerosene Cucumbers, The Andy Griffith Show has left a lasting impression on our culture, a sweet nostalgic taste for a time gone by.
Jim "Griff" Griffith, eBay's official ambassador, presents the definitive sourcebook on all things eBay, for beginners to seasoned users alike. Uncle Griff, Dean of eBay Education, brings us the latest on all things eBay with the only officially endorsed and authorized guide to this phenomenal auction site. The Official eBay Bible has sold more than 150,000 copies in previous editions and eBay today is bigger than ever, with 203 million registered users and 541,000 official eBay stores nationwide. The Official eBay Bible, Third Edition is fully revised and totally updated with all of the latest changes to the site, making all previous books on eBay obsolete. Much more than a user's guide, The Official eBay Bible, Third Edition includes the inspiring stories of real-life buyers and sellers, as well as tips and tricks on some of the powerful, but little-known aspects ofusing the site. This definitive sourcebook includes instructional plans for users of all levels, whether they're running a small business through the site or simply enjoying it as a hobby. New features in the thirdedition include: a new streamlined organization, images of all the latest features and screens, and even more information for small-business owners. Packed with over seven hundred illustrations, The Official eBay Bible, Third Edition delivers the ultimate word on eBay, from an insider who has been there from the beginning.
Jim "Griff" Griffith, eBay's official ambassador, presents the definitive sourcebook on all things eBay, for beginners to seasoned users alike. Uncle Griff, Dean of eBay Education, brings us the latest on all things eBay with the only officially endorsed and authorized guide to this phenomenal auction site. The Official eBay Bible has sold more than 150,000 copies in previous editions and eBay today is bigger than ever, with 203 million registered users and 541,000 official eBay stores nationwide. The Official eBay Bible, Third Edition is fully revised and totally updated with all of the latest changes to the site, making all previous books on eBay obsolete. Much more than a user's guide, The Official eBay Bible, Third Edition includes the inspiring stories of real-life buyers and sellers, as well as tips and tricks on some of the powerful, but little-known aspects ofusing the site. This definitive sourcebook includes instructional plans for users of all levels, whether they're running a small business through the site or simply enjoying it as a hobby. New features in the thirdedition include: a new streamlined organization, images of all the latest features and screens, and even more information for small-business owners. Packed with over seven hundred illustrations, The Official eBay Bible, Third Edition delivers the ultimate word on eBay, from an insider who has been there from the beginning.
Jim Griffith and Bill Easum draw from decades of personal experience in planting new churches and consulting with supervisors and planters in new church starts. They have condensed their vast experiences down to ten points that account for the great majority of failures among church planters. For each point, the authors provide examples of the particular mistake and ways to avoid it. They speak in special sections to coaches and supervisors, showing them how to work with church planters to avoid the mistakes. The ten mistakes point in most cases to plans made on the basis of past experiences or unrealistic models that do not fit either the particular church planter or the mission field where the church is planned. the church planter must take the initiative to do God's work as directed by the Holy Spirit, not copy a religious superstar's methods or approach the works as defined by outside sources.
The Pillow Book is a story about a family in crisis. The main character named Nora Livingston is in the process of seeking a divorce from her husband, Michael. Her world is turned completely upside down, when the man she once believed was her soulmate, betrays her, with an adulterous affair. Their daughter, Angela has been complaining of being ill for quite sometime and the added stress of not knowing what is wrong with her is causing Nora to unravel. Her mother Doreen sees this and wants the best for Nora. She tells her she has something she's kept for her ever since Nora went off to college. It's Nora's diary, which she called her Pillow Book. Nora begins to read her old diary, and it rekindles old feelings she thought were gone. She reads about how she met her future husband, Michael back in grade school and how they planned a life together after high school. She also remembers the poem he wrote her and how they made a spiritual pack on the bridge, always to be there for each other. Her diary helps heal old wounds and she allows herself to forgive him. However, time is running out for Angela, and when Nora finally finds the right specialist for her daughter, the news is worse than expected! Now Nora is forced to either believe medicine will help her daughter, or the power of prayer; to a God she blames for taking her firstborn. She's reluctant to ask God for any help, but eventually comes to terms that this matter is beyond the scope of her control. She now has to choose between putting her trust in God or rejecting him once again. Nora doesn\'t see it yet, but God has other plans for Angela. Her daughter will reunite a community and inspire others to make changes in how they view the world.
This is a story about a puppy named Norman. He's a cute, lovable, silly dog. However, he can also be overly zealous, curious to a fault, and he's rarely alone in these endeavors. His brother, Oliver, seems to always become a willing participant. It's the night before Christmas, and both Norman and Oliver have devised a scheme to see Santa when he arrives. The plan is to get to the observation deck on the top of the roof--it's the best place to view everything on the estate, including the night sky. The two managed to make it up to the roof, only to have Norman slip and slide down, landing headfirst in a snowbank. When Norman's found, it's determined by the family vet that he's in a coma. Norman is given the best medical treatment money can buy, and while in a coma, he begins to dream. To him, this is more than just a simple dream; it's an adventure!
In this futuristic novel, Daniel and his family are living in a post-apocalyptic world. Everyone living in Sector Six are lead to believe the Great War has destroyed one-third of the population, and the effects of radiation are affecting some more than others. The UN has taken full control of what used to be the United States and Daniel dreams of the freedoms he and his wife once enjoyed. He manages to create a world beyond these fences, where he can escape now and then. Deep down inside, he longs for freedom and is offered the chance to act on it when he is confronted by a young man running from the patrols. Daniel has to decide if he'll help, because he knows the consequences for such actions. His conscience won't allow him to turn this young man away, so he helps hide him. The teen's name is Sean, and he's looking for his father, whose been transferred here to work in the wastelands of Sector Six. Sean comes with a plan. He wants to find his father and help him escape to a free zone, which is what used to be called Alaska. Sean invites Daniel and his family to join him and his father. A plan is devised and involves first trying to escape Sector Six. If they can evade the cyborgs and androids, they just might have a chance.
For almost seventy years, the bicycle has been a balancing influence in Jim Boeglins life. His love affair began when his sister, Ann, taught him to ride at age five, paving the way for Jim to deliver newspapers by bicycle from ages 10 to 16. Seven days a week, hed deliver the Louisville Courier Journal throughout Ferdinand, Indiana, chugging up a seemingly endless number of steep hills. Hes biked much of Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Indiana, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. About twenty years ago, he took a memorable bike trip through Germany with his wife and two friends, exploring the Romantic Road from Heidelberg to Augsburg. Since his heart bypass surgery sixteen years ago, biking has been his ongoing rehab program of choice. He continues to bike in excess of six thousand miles per year. In addition to biking, he also enjoys golf, which is a sport based on integrity. When a golfer intentionally breaks a rule, it can lead to a loss of reputation, loss of business relationships, and loss of friends. Join Boeglin as he celebrates his love for biking and golf and shares important life lessons in The Bike Writer.
Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of The Andy Griffith Show with hundreds of recipes in this special keepsake edition of Aunt Bee’s Mayberry Cookbook. Aunt Bee and her friends have stirred up a cookbook that brings home all the flavor of "The Andy Griffith Show's" Mayberry. Dive in and discover 300 recipes from your favorite characters and their favorite local eateries. From good old-fashioned, down-home cooking to some of Mayberry's more unusual meals, you'll find favorite Mayberry-style dishes for all occasions, inspired by Aunt Bee's talents in the kitchen and love for her family and friends. You’ll learn how to make delicious meals including: Betty’s Breakfast Grits Casserole Crooner’s Shrimp Creole Barney’s Hot Plate Chili Helen’s Honor Rolls Aunt Bee’s Fried Chicken Opie’s Carrot-Top Cake Thelma Lou’s Very Chocolate Cheesecake, and so much more! This 60th Anniversary Edition of Aunt Bee's Mayberry Cookbook includes curated menus for every occasion, from Morelli’s Pounded Steak Dinner to Aunt Bee’s Southern Family Dinner to a Fourth of July Backyard Barbeque. Most recipes can be made with simple pantry staples, and there are plenty of options for any home cook, whether you need a quick weeknight dinner or a show-stopping brunch. Aunt Bee's Mayberry Cookbook is also full of wonderful, rare photographs from "The Andy Griffith Show" and offers entertaining glimpses into "the friendly town." This book makes a perfect gift for fans of the show and anyone who enjoys cooking for family and friends.
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