CONSULTING OPTIONS
SITE CONSULTATION Site consultation consists of one on one meetings with the church pastor followed up with a meeting with the pastor and board. A thorough analysis of the church is completed using church metrics, personal interviews, board interviews, and big data. A private meeting with the pastor/ministry director will take place prior to any group debriefing. After the debriefing, a written diagnosis and suggested plan of action will be presented and the ministry will be responsible for implementation. Monthly or quarterly consulting phone conferences may be suggested for long term results. COST Fees for this services are based on travel, time, and meeting frequency. Average fees will range from a minimum of $500 for a single site visit to several thousand dollars or more based on church needs. A complete written estimate is provided prior to signing a consulting contract. Additional fees for conference calls will be based on frequency and are generally around $60 per hour. An average church of 50-100 can expect to pay $3,000-$5,000 for 12 months of consulting services. It may seem like a lot, but the cost of doing nothing is far greater. Effective consultants invest the time needed to help churches make disciples. Larger churches require more time and effort and therefore can expect the costs to be 20%-30% higher. |
PHONE CONSULTATION Phone consultation consists of meeting via video call for an initial consultation. At the initial consultation a general overview of the ministry situation and needs will be discussed. After the conversation, metrics will be sent to the consultant by the ministry. These metrics include the same data as option 1. Key leaders may be contacted via email and/or phone in order to gather as much data as possible. After a data analysis has been conducted, another phone conference/video conference will be set up to share findings and present any initial action plans. Quarterly phone conferences/video conferences are highly suggested. COST The cost for a phone consultation and analysis report is $400. The cost of four additional phone conferences is $240. The cost includes written notes, observations, and recommendations as determined. Any additional service fees will be presented in writing prior to being delivered. |
THE CONSULTING PROCESS
Educating
Prior to the site visit, specific ministry data will be gathered by the church/ministry and sent to the consultant. The following data is collected:
A site visit will take place with the senior leader first then a second site visit will take place with church leaders. At this meeting exploratory questions will be asked to the group to gain further insights.
After data collection and analysis a report will be prepared and shared with the appropriate people.
Equipping
The second step in the consulting process it to equip leaders with tools and resources designed to create momentum. Church leaders must be equipped to fulfill the ministry of the local church. The consultant will provide powerful tools that will help the church make strategic decisions and a tangible process for implementing them. The goal is to provide the church with the right tools at the right time. This maximizes effectiveness, aligns communication, and helps create momentum.
Based on church needs, specific deliverables are provided to help the church make forward progress and experience growth.
Encouraging
The third step in the consulting process is to provide encouragement, coaching, and feedback to church leaders and pastors. Pastors and church leaders need encouragement to complete the consulting process. Encouragement happens in the quarterly consulting calls and/or site visits. This is where the consulting process is reported on and progress/hurdles are shared. A variety of tools are used to ensure positive communication is taking place and implementation is being done.
Empowering
The fourth step in the consulting process involves strategically empowering church leaders/pastors/ministry leaders to do what God has called them to do. Jesus educated his disciples by teaching them spiritual truth. He equipped them to do ministry by inviting them to follow him so they could watching and learn. He encouraged them by closing the feedback loop and then he empowered them to go out and do what he commissioned them to do (John 13:13-15).
Empowered church leaders are able to implement the changes necessary to impact their community and advance the local church. Accountability charts are created to ensure the created processes are being followed.
Prior to the site visit, specific ministry data will be gathered by the church/ministry and sent to the consultant. The following data is collected:
- Total attendance for the past seven years
- Age of Church
- Total conversions for the past seven years
- Baptisms for the past seven years
- Seven years of financials
- Organizational chart for paid and volunteer staff
- All formal job descriptions
- Twelve months of Board/Elder minutes
- Church bylaws
- Mission statement
- Vision statement
- Core Values
- Purpose statement
- Summary document relating any current pressing problems
- Summary document of known solutions that have been implemented to address current pressing problems
- Summary document informing consultant of any known large past problems or unresolved issues in “recent” history (church determines the definition of “recent”)
- Assessment tools may be distributed to a sample group in order to receive the best data possible.
A site visit will take place with the senior leader first then a second site visit will take place with church leaders. At this meeting exploratory questions will be asked to the group to gain further insights.
After data collection and analysis a report will be prepared and shared with the appropriate people.
Equipping
The second step in the consulting process it to equip leaders with tools and resources designed to create momentum. Church leaders must be equipped to fulfill the ministry of the local church. The consultant will provide powerful tools that will help the church make strategic decisions and a tangible process for implementing them. The goal is to provide the church with the right tools at the right time. This maximizes effectiveness, aligns communication, and helps create momentum.
Based on church needs, specific deliverables are provided to help the church make forward progress and experience growth.
- Target audience defined
- Board structure created
- Organizational alignment
- Clear and compelling vision statement
- Systems and structures clarified
- Outreach initiatives created
- Discipleship process developed
- Leadership pipeline implemented
- Accountability achieved
- Facility plan created
- Generosity increased
Encouraging
The third step in the consulting process is to provide encouragement, coaching, and feedback to church leaders and pastors. Pastors and church leaders need encouragement to complete the consulting process. Encouragement happens in the quarterly consulting calls and/or site visits. This is where the consulting process is reported on and progress/hurdles are shared. A variety of tools are used to ensure positive communication is taking place and implementation is being done.
Empowering
The fourth step in the consulting process involves strategically empowering church leaders/pastors/ministry leaders to do what God has called them to do. Jesus educated his disciples by teaching them spiritual truth. He equipped them to do ministry by inviting them to follow him so they could watching and learn. He encouraged them by closing the feedback loop and then he empowered them to go out and do what he commissioned them to do (John 13:13-15).
Empowered church leaders are able to implement the changes necessary to impact their community and advance the local church. Accountability charts are created to ensure the created processes are being followed.