top of page

PADDLING IN TANDEM
TEAMING TO INCREASE MISSIONAL IMPACT AND FINANCIAL HEALTH!

NEW BOOK Available Fall 2024!

Making use of the

Ministry Mapping Inventory (MMI) COF is Committed to Preserving Frontline Ministry

 

​Increasingly small and mid-sized churches and non-profit organizations face a shortage of stewardship knowledge in making complex ministry decisions. They struggle to navigate an ever-changing ministry context with increasing financial challenges. 

 

Through monitoring a dual bottom line, Missional Impact and Financial Health COF is committed to supporting and preserving frontline ministries through all seasons.

Church Closure Stats.PNG
ChurchBudget_edited_edited_edited_edited

The Art & Practice of

Congregational Stewardship

Are you part of a congregation navigating spiritual, relational or financial challenges? Are you contemplating a partnership, merger or legacy planning? You're not alone! Many small to mid-sized churches face hurdles when it comes to stewardship in complex ministry decisions. In "Paddling in Tandem," Martin and Anne enthusiastically lead congregations to discover the powerful connection between spiritual, relational and financial health. By prioritizing both Missional Impact and Financial Health, your congregation can thrive and sustain its frontline ministries through every season!

The BIBLE.jpg
Book_edited.png
Boxing Gloves

The Art & Practice of

The Congregational Healing

Are you part of a congregation navigating through transition, conflict, grief, or trauma? Ready to embrace healing and celebrate God's grace? timeline practicum is here to empower your congregation by uncovering its historical events! As Asyris and Schon emphasize, organizational learning is all about harmonizing individual perspectives through collective interactions. In Uproar, discover essential leadership traits like managing anxiety, making principled decisions, taking emotional responsibility, connections, being a supportive presence, focusing on processes, acknowledging mutual influence, and appreciating the vital roles of both leaders and followers. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together!

The BIBLE.jpg
Screenshot 2024-02-13 200318_edited_edit
Smiling Woman

The Art & Practice of

Adaptive Leadership

FOR CONGREGATIONS Is your church facing challenges that require change? If so, this retreat is for. The Practice of Adaptive Leadership offers practical guidance with stories, tools, and worksheets to help leaders navigate tough issues and push their congregations beyond comfort zones.

The BIBLE.jpg
AdaptiveLeadership_Heifetz_edited.jpg
Off to School

The Art & Practice of

The Learning Congregation

FOR CONGREGATIONS Is your congregation feeling stuck, facing the same issues annually? Peter Senge highlights our tendency to view life as a series of events, leading a focus on immediate causes. He warns that this perspective can obscure the longer-term patterns and underlying of change.

The BIBLE.jpg
thefifthdiscipline_Senge_edited.jpg
Kids in Church

Organizations can truly thrive when individual knowledge is woven into a shared understanding! In "Teaming" Amy Edmondson highlights organizational success lies in the power of small groups. However, teams often face hurdles in learning, such as fear, irrational beliefs, groupthink, power dynamics, and information hoarding. By tackling these challenges head, leaders can supercharge team learning and drive success.

The BIBLE.jpg
Teaming_Edmonson_edited.jpg
Therapy session

The Art & Practice of

Congregational Leadership

Leaders in a congregation must manage their own anxiety during tense situations to remain effective Major events, like the loss of a pastor or misconduct, create opportunities for learning and innovation as the community seeks guidance to fulfill its mission.

The BIBLE.jpg
Screenshot 2024-02-13 193755_edited.jpg
Support Group

The Art & Practice of

Behavioral Covenants in Congregations

​

FOR CONGREGATIONS Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of connection and collaboration! This dynamic workbook is your essential guide to establishing ground rules that foster healthy relationships and navigate change with confidence. Dive into the vibrant world of modern congregational life, where we celebrate our diverse backgrounds—be it age, race, culture, opinion, gender, or beliefs. Join Alban Senior Consultant Gilbert Rendle as he inspires us to grow by embracing our differences, notying away from them. Packed with engaging leadership instructions, handy training tools, visual models, and invigorating small-group exercises, this resource is a must-have for cultivating a thriving community through meaningful behavioral covenants!

The BIBLE.jpg
Behaviorial Covenant_Rendall_edited.jpg
Scripture

The Art & Practice of

Church Governance and Ministry

FOR CONGREGATIONS Get ready to elevate your church's mission and ministry! Our governance training dives into various governance models, offering insights tailored to empower church leaders. In "Organizing for Mission and Ministry: Options for Church Structure," the author enthusiastically presents three dynamic models, highlighting their unique benefits and challenges. This resource is designed to equip you with the knowledge to propel your church forward in impactful ways!

The BIBLE.jpg
Organizing for Ministry_DavidPeter_edite
Sheep

The Art & Practice of

Transitional Ministry - The Process

Ready for an exciting journey with our Training for Pastors in Transitional! This program is all about the dynamic partnership between interim ministers and congregations. Lay leaders will thrive with the invaluable insights from seasoned interim ministers. Dive into key topics like the purpose of interim ministry, what to expect during the transition, and the fantastic available for congregations!

The BIBLE.jpg
Temporary Shepherds_edited.jpg
Sheep

The Art & Practice of

Transitional Ministry - The Practice

Get ready for an exciting opportunity in advanced training for pastors focusing on transitional ministry! Parsons and Leas present an amazing tool that evaluates your congregation's readiness for change through the lens of systems theory into seven crucial areas: strategy, process, leadership, authority, relatedness, and learning. The Congregational Systems Inventory survey gathers valuable insights from both church staff and lay leaders, helping you assess your congregation's position on a dynamic behavioral continuum in these essential areas!

The BIBLE.jpg
UnderstandingYourCongregationalSystem.png

Every congregation has a unique ministry model that can be visually mapped. Regardless of its style—laid back, contemporary, traditional, or otherwise—each church engages in core activities employs strategies for resources and funding. The Mapping Inventory (MMI) serves as a stewardship assessment tool, promoting shared responsibility among congregational leaders members. It visually illustrates how ministries interconnect and aids in resource allocation—time, space, finances, and people—enhancing decision-making. The goal to support churches in their mission to make disciples and spread the Gospel, using a dual approach of Gospel impact and financial data. The Gospel Impact Survey assesses core ministries (6-8) on alignment with mission, community building, leverage and execution excellence.

bottom of page