Consulting

Tom is available for church and ministry consulting.  In addition to his 35 years of ministry experience he is also a graduate of the Society for Church Consulting Consultant Training.  For inquiries about church and ministry consulting please use the contact page.

Key Components in a Church Consultation

  • Congregational Analysis – attendance, budget, staffing, facilities etc.
  • Community Analysis Demographic Study
  • Onsite Visit
  • Interviews – staff, lay leaders, representative church members, community
  • Church Health Survey – 160 questions analizing the Six Purposes of a Healthy Church – Worship, Prayer, Ministry, Fellowship, Evangelism & Discipleship (Developed by Thom Rainer used in over 2,000 congregations)

Church Health Issues often needing Consultation

  • Growth Barriers
  • Financial Challenges
  • Facilities Challenges
  • Leading a Church through Change
  • Handling Church Conflict
  • Guiding a Church toward Evangelism
  • Improving the Disciple Making Process
  • Small Group Challenges
  • Mission Drift
  • Strategic Planning
  • Assimilation Issues

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Mini-Consultations utilizing the Interactive Church Resources audience response system technology are also available for one-time voting, polling, surveying or focus group studies

  • Every participant is given an wireless keypad
  • Questions are presented using a PowerPoint slide presentation
  • Insures each person is heard with respect to their opinion on issues, challenges and solutions
  • Confirm participants understanding of ministry issues and challenges
  • Instant anonymous feedback is gathered and displayed
  • Build and track consensus during key discussions
  • All data is provided in an Excel Spreadsheet format