Author Archives: JimOzier

About JimOzier

Dr. Jim Ozier is the Director of New Church Development and Congregational Transformation for the North Texas Conference. He began his work for the NTC in November 2007, focusing on the area of new church development. Congregational transformation was added to his responsibilities in 2009. Jim is an established motivational speaker and presenter for religious groups, civic organizations, and corporations. Jim’s wife, Suzanne, is a retired special education teacher. Together they have four grown children. Jim is an outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, hunting, and wildlife management.

The Stewardship Formula

Posted on May 8, 2012 by JimOzier

by Jim Ozier, Director of New Church Development and Congregational Transformation for the North Texas Conference (and Path 1 Associate) As a little boy, it was the first time I heard my mother laugh. I mean a really hard barrel-roll laugh. … Continue reading →

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Blending In vs. Going All In

Posted on April 18, 2012 by JimOzier

 by Jim Ozier, Director of New Church Development and Congregational Transformation for the North Texas Conference (and Path 1 Associate) “May the odds be ever in your favor.” Motto from The Hunger Games  This seems to be a popular saying … Continue reading →

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Frequent Worship

Posted on February 3, 2012 by JimOzier

by Jim Ozier, Director of New Church Development and Congregational Transformation for the North Texas Conference (and Path 1 Associate) 2 baptisms, 1 profession of faith, 15 first time guests, attendance 0f 251, offering $7100, 9 small groups. Those were the … Continue reading →

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Wind in our Sails

Posted on December 9, 2011 by JimOzier

by Jim Ozier, Director of New Church Development and Congregational Transformation for the North Texas Conference (and Path 1 Associate) “When I was a young man I learned to sail. Two lessons have guided my life since then,” shared Dr. … Continue reading →

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Where There is Fruit…There Are Fruit flies

Posted on September 1, 2011 by JimOzier

by Jim Ozier, Director of New Church Development and Congregational Transformation for the North Texas Conference (and Path 1 Associate) The Conversation in almost any United Methodist circle soon moves to the topic of “Fruitfulness.” Certainly the high quality we … Continue reading →

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Culture and Maturity

Posted on August 5, 2011 by JimOzier

by Jim Ozier, Director of New Church Development and Congregational Transformation for the North Texas Conference (and Path 1 Associate) “You create culture then culture creates you.”  This is one of the principles my teaching partner, Fiona McCleod and I … Continue reading →

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Strategic Innovation: Saying “Yes” To The Future!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by JimOzier

by Jim Ozier, Director of New Church Development and Congregational Transformation for the North Texas Conference (and Path 1 Associate) We are reminded by Paul in 2 Corinthians 1:20 that “all the promises of God find their YES in Jesus … Continue reading →

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