catalyst (cat-a-lyst) -something that causes activity between two or more persons or forces; a person or thing that precipitates an event or change; a person whose talk, enthusiasm, or energy causes others to be more friendly, enthusiastic, or energetic

Alan E Nelson is a catalyst, a leadership development trainer, speaker, consultant, and author. His goal is to assist people and organizations in unleashing their potential. Alan combines his education (EdD) in the field of leadership, with over twenty years of experience as a pastor, along with a national perspective as the former executive editor of Rev! magazine. He is the author of thirteen books and over 200 articles on ministry effectiveness.
Dr. Nelson is a leadership development expert. The three areas of his application include:
* Designing leadership development programs for large churches and judicatory groups of pastors, specializing in church change and assisting congregations in discovering their unique strengths.
* Spiritual Intelligence: assisting people in applying Jesus' method of soul growth.
* Founder of KidLead (www.kidlead.com), America's only leadership training program designed for 10-13 year olds.

Here's what people are saying about Me To We:
This book will show you that the key to successful ministry is learning to equip others. -Ed Young
If we in church leadership do not move from Me to We, we will not be a healthy church. -Dan Kimball
Every pastor should read Alan Nelson's account of moving from pastor-centric 'me' to 'we.' -Les Parrott III, Ph.D.
Alan Nelson knows how to mentor pastors and understands how to transfer knowledge into his books. -Stan Toler
God's church was intended to be a reflection of the people and gifts that reside in it. This book takes us there.
-Nancy Ortberg
This book is an excellent help to any pastor who wants to figure out how to begin equipping believers for the work of the ministry. -Ed Stetzer