“Lord! I love the church! She is that magnificent place where you stand in the gap between your kingdom in heaven and your kingdom on earth!” Those stirring words capture the passion and insight that Dr. Bassford brings to the discussion of the life of the Church. Built on the concept of relationships and why they matter, Dr. Bassford both invites and challenges us to step into a new vibrant future led by the Lord. Pastors and lay leaders will be blessed by the cogent sharing of the best of contemporary leadership insight with deep spirituality. Relationships are the key and the Lord offers us the help we need. This deep insight is illustrated in a down to earth style that is readily applicable to churches of all sizes.
--Bishop Mike Lowry, Resident Bishop of the Central Texas Conference, The United Methodist Church

Dr. Bassford's assessment of the predicament and the phenomenal opportunity that face United Methodism is accurate and insightful. Her understanding of our need for change in order to follow God's call into uncharted waters is exactly what the church needs to hear.
--Tom Robbins, Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Temple, Texas

Dr. Ginger Bassford loves the church--and speaks the truth in love. She effectively shares insights not only from her own experience of leadership in the church, but from some of the great teachers of effective leadership in the twenty-first century. Through personal stories that are sometimes heartwarming, sometimes disturbing, and sometimes humorous, she challenges us to demonstrate our love of the church through our own excellence and passion.
--Dr. Tim Bruster, Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Fort Worth, Texas