Autor/-in: Jim Ozier

Jim Ozier is an established motivational speaker and presenter for religious groups, civic organizations, and corporations. Based on techniques and ideas learned from his experiences with Southwest Airlines, he has conducted numerous seminars on culture and hospitality for thousands of pastors and laity in churches, districts, and annual conferences. He lives in Irving, Texas. Stan Copeland served for 27 years as senior pastor of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church in Dallas, where he led the congregation to become a vibrant, multicultural, multi-campus community of faith known for its "business as unusual" model of mission and innovation. He helped pioneer one of the first dual-campus ministries in the denomination. Under his leadership, Lovers Lane launched five nonprofit corporations and raised more than $55 million through four capital campaigns. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary and has served for more than two decades on the Methodist Health System Foundation. He is the author of several works, including Farewell: Tending to a Soul,. and the beloved Picklin' Parson. cookbook series, which blends faith, humor, and rural wisdom. Stan and his wife, Tammy, have two children and three granddaughters.