I am honored that you have chosen to pick up this book and go on ajourney with me in a process I've entitled,"Restored: Our Story."We will hit the high points, from the New Testament letter of Ephesians, that God has used to restore each of us individually, and our churches, independently. In each chapter we will discuss "Restoring Me" ..."Restoringthe Church" ... "ACTION STEPS FOR OUR STORY."In my new season of post-retirement, after forty years of local pastoralministry, I am currently serving as an advisor with The Center for ChurchLeadership, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. I am indebted to Tim Wallingfordand Jeffrey Derico for the material at the end of chapters 1-7 on "The SevenPriorities of Jesus."This book is a celebration of what it means to be restored to the Lord andHis Church! Since Jesus is the only Head of the Church, it is most appropriateto consider "The Seven Priorities of Jesus," as we and our churches takeACTION STEPS in the ongoing process of being Restored!