George Yates is a church health strategist and founder of SonC.A.R.E. Ministries, assisting churches across North America. He is a successful practitioner with ministry experience serving on staff and alongside churches to strengthen leadership, discipleship, and strategic planning and implementation for effectively carrying out the Great Commission. "Embedded in this story are important principles about actually leading a church to plan and implement strategic change. There are many theoretical books on how to do this, but sadly, not too many on how to really get it done. If you are discouraged by theoreticians and frustrated by failed efforts, check out the insights in this book as a roadmap to practical change in your church."-Dr. Jeff IorgPresidentGolden Gate Seminary"Turnaround Journey is an excellent handbook for all leaders in the church-ministers, teachers, staff, as well as lay leaders. George Yates does a fantastic job of laying out the tools and techniques for leadership and problem solving in the church. In reality, many of the insights are really not limited to churches-really applicable to a Christian leader of any organization. I'm going to borrow some the analogies and approaches for use at work."-Syd GarrettDirector of ComplianceFortune 100 global telecommunications company"In Turnaround Journey, George Yates gives insight into leadership development that is applicable in the church, family, and corporate world as well. These principles are Biblically based and practical. Anyone desiring to become a more effective leader will benefit from this book."-Larry WynnVice President, Church RevitalizationGeorgia Baptist Convention.Many churches and organizations plan, but there is a large difference between planning and strategic planning that leads to implementation for effective ministry. Follow the story of Pastor Tim Farling and 4Cs church as they learn a clear and easy to follow strategic-planning process with techniques for effective and successful implementation. The formula in this book helps leaders and teams narrow their focus, spending their time on those things that will bring the highest results for the church or organization. In addition, the reader will find more than thirty helpful insights for productive leadership in any area of life.