James Harnish, author of You Only Have to Die (see this month’s Book Review) was appointed by the bishop to serve as senior pastor of Hyde Park United Methodist Church in 1992. Their website declares, “Hyde Park UMC is a Christ-centered, biblically-rooted congregation located near downtown Tampa. Our church, now more than 100 years old, is dedicated to Making God's Love Real within our own congregation, and in the community we serve. We are a community of disciples committed to Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, united in the love of God, and called to make that love real to others. We look forward to welcoming you!”

Click on the link, “Acts 2 Imperatives” to see the results of this congregation’s recent strategic planning process. Good stuff! Check out this hope-inspiring turnaround congregation at http://www.hydeparkumc.org.