Our Vision To see every Covenant church become a healthy missional church Our Mission To help Covenant pastors lead their churches to greater effectiveness

 We value the uniqueness of every church and every church leader.  We value the process of leadership development one leader at a time.  We value the practical application of biblical principles in the planning and implementation of a church’s vision.  We value methods and tools that create systemic and lasting progress.  We value the potential of every church that is organized to turn its vision into reality.

Three Components:  Personal Coaching  Ready-to-Use Resources  Strategy Workshops

 Pastors experience weekly telephone coaching calls (45-60 minutes) with a qualified proven coach who is a Covenant pastor.  Coaching sessions are designed to be highly interactive.  Coaches utilize the CO-OP Initiative Format to create specific and desired outcomes for each church.  Each coaching session ends with an assignment of the next step in achieving the desired outcome.  Pastors and coaches communicate progress, questions, and solutions between sessions via the internet.

Seven critical areas of church development: 1.Strategic Planning and Implementation 2.Organizing for Growth 3.Maximizing Staff & Volunteer Roles 4.Increasing Retention & Assimilation 5.Developing a Culture of Teams 6.Leading People Through Change 7.Maturing a Church Financially Practical Resources

Resource Characteristics 1. Modular in design – easy to select needed systems 2. On-line Intranet Resource Site of “best practices” 3. Bite-sized pieces enhance quick learning 4. Specific tasks with templates for easy application 5. Reproducible methods and ministry systems 6. Resources for staff & volunteer development 7. Examples from other churches “We learned long ago that our employees did not learn by dumping information on them, they learned best when they could take one idea at a time and use it.” - Fred Smith, Sr.

1. What benefits do you see for our church in moving forward with CO-OP? 2. What benefits do you see for me as a pastor?

Enrollment Fee$195 The Enrollment Fee includes:  3 online inventories (Golden, StrengthFinders and DISC)  1 written inventory  30 minute consultation call with the pastor, coach and counselor (who will interpret the results)

Enrollment Fee $195 Weekly Coaching calls $150 (per month) The calls will last from 45 minutes to one hour. It takes between 12 and 18 months to complete the seven modules. Two Strategic Workshops $100 (50$ registration fee for each) These are held in conjunction with Midwinter and Annual Meeting to save transportation costs.

Enrollment Fee $195 Weekly Coaching calls $2700 $150 (per month for 18 months) $150 (per month for 18 months) Two Strategic Workshops $100 Total:$2995

Will you prayerfully consider blessing and supporting your pastor to enter CO-OP?