Every growing church will eventually hit different barriers, causing Increased tension among leadership as well as the congregation. It can stop the growth of the church in its tracks. When one of these barriers arises, the church will need to make internal transitions to move forward and see continued growth. In this practical book, Michael Fletcher skillfully defines the differences from one stage of a church's life to the next, and gives clear, insightful instructions on implementing key leadership transitions to bring new life and growth to any church