Deciding is a different kind of book. Most books seek to introduce new concepts, ideas and paradigms, hoping to demonstrate their relevance and convince you of their validity. Deciding was written for the convinced. Deciding is for those in the mid-stage of life who know about the frustration of living in the in-between. Their sense is that God is at work doing something new, but they have little or no insight into what that might be, or what may lie ahead. This paralyzing moment is called the Deciding Transition, and it occurs for all Christ-followers somewhere in the early 40s to late 50s. The Deciding Transition seeks to initiate new clarity to a Christ-follower's unique, Kingdom contribution. Contribution seeks to define the influence and role we each play in the lives of those we touch and in the places we serve. God does some of His greatest shaping work during times of transition. Transitions serve to catalyze new direction, clarify values, pro- vide insight for decision-making, and bring closure to the past. Though most of us want out of a time of transition, God wants in. The question is not whether we will enter in to times of transition, but rather will we be patiently present, getting out all that God has for us during that time.