we believe that passion can make some difference in a turnaround. We define passion as what one cares deeply or feels strongly about. We believe, as does church consultant Lyle Schaller, that passion is critical to any pastor’s ministry. Schaller writes, “I think passion is the critical variable. It has taken me a long time to come around to that, but if a pastor does not have a passion for the mission, you can forget the rest. I would insist that the number one quality for a leader is passion.”[1]

