Consulting with Churches, on site, in the church, walking along with the church through transition, working as a ‘teaching consultant,’ helping the church develop a strategic plan and beginning to implement it.

Strategic Planning involves Four Stages:

1. Assessment- “Where are we today (how did we get here?)?”

--congregational survey, Healthy Church Index (HCI)

--demographic studies, PERCEPT, local resources

--church history, trends, LIFE CYCLE

--Staff Assessment, using “Team Assessment” tool

--observations, listening groups, etc.

--what’s our Mission (make Disciples…) 

2. Visioning - “Where does God call us from here?”

--What’s God’s Vision for this church?

--brainstorm, dreaming, 3-5 years down the road

--explore resources, conferences, “best practices”

--ongoing steering team, or weekend retreats

--town hall meetings of congregation 

3. Planning - “How do we get to where God wants us to be?”

--Action Areas identified, Strategic initiatives, major goals

--strategies/action steps to accomplish each Objective

--put it all together into a Master’s Plan, or Strategic Plan

--buy-in, ownership, approval of Board/leadership and Congregation is a Big Key to future success! 

4. Implementation – Just do it!!! This is probably the hardest stage!

--build in accountability and ownership by Board, this is Plan for the Church to follow

--keep in touch, check ups, evaluation, future planning
 

Monthly coaching with pastor/lay leaders, different details for each church depending on needs.

FEES: $3000-7000, total, all inclusive, for a year, depending on size of church and needs.

 

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