Dr. Whitesel offers specific, helpful ideas on how church leaders can nurture the agents of change in their congregations while also fostering the good will of those who see it as their job to maintain stability and continuity with the church’s past. 

Filled with numerous examples of actual congregations that have either succumbed to conflict over change or worked through it, Staying Power will be helpful to all congregational leaders who wish to introduce substantive new directions into the life of the church without alienating a significant portion of its membership.”

“Bob Whitesel skillfully guides us through the minefields of change, allowing us to accomplish our goals while keeping our friends.”  – C. Peter Wagner, Chancellor, Wagner Leadership Institute.

“Staying Power provides direction to move the church forward without leaving people behind!”  – Kent. R. Hunter, The Church Doctor, Corunna, Indiana

“Staying Power will serve as an indispensable reference to which the pastor will turn again and again.”  – Eddie Gibbs, Donald A. McGavran Professor of Church Growth, Fuller Theological Seminary

“In a day of innovation and change, Bob Whitesel has given the church a valuable gift with this book to teach leaders and members how their church can change with minimal loss.” – Elmer L. Towns, Dean, School of Religion, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia.

“Tremendously insightful, and powerfully engaging! I highly recommend that you make this a ‘must read’.”  – Walt Kallestad, Senior Pastor, Community Church of Joy, Glendale, Arizona.