{"product_id":"clergy-succession-jim-ozier-9781791042400","title":"Clergy Succession: Building a Bridge to Your Church's Future","description":"\u003cb\u003eNavigate pastoral transitions with confidence and grace.\u003c\/b\u003e Whether you're a denominational leader guiding multiple congregations, a pastor approaching retirement, or a staff-parish relations team preparing for succession, \u003ci\u003ePlanned Successions for Pastors\u003c\/i\u003e offers the clarity and tools you need for a Spirit-led transition. Jim Ozier brings his signature practical wisdom--direct, actionable, and grounded in real ministry experience. With ready-to-use checklists, timetables, and evaluation charts, you'll find a clear roadmap for intentional succession planning that honors both the outgoing pastor's legacy and the congregation's future. Stan Copeland shares his own journey as a retiring long-time pastor with refreshing honesty and pastoral warmth. His personal reflections help you see your own situation more clearly, offering encouragement and guidance for the emotional and spiritual dimensions of transition that often go unaddressed. While Lover's Lane United Methodist Church provides the book's case study, the principles and processes work beautifully for churches of every size. In fact, smaller congregations, where pastoral transitions can feel especially vulnerable, will find this guidance particularly valuable. With the purchase of \u003ci\u003ePlanned Successions for Pastors\u003c\/i\u003e, readers also receive access to the following extras: 1. Relatable stories from the authors that will resonate with anyone navigating pastoral succession 2. Printable checklists 3. Other planning tools More than a manual, it's a trusted companion for one of the most significant seasons for a church.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jim Ozier,Stan Copeland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1791042406\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781791042400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abingdon Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs","brand":"Jim Ozier","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49001242132735,"sku":"9781791042400","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/clergy-succession-jim-ozier-9781791042400","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}