1. Notes on Consultancy Dr. Carson E. Reed
Frazer Chair for Church Enrichment
Abilene Christian University

2. When might consultancy be helpful to a church?

3. 1. When a churches wants to review its health and direction
Mission, Vision, Values
Are we achieving our aims?
Do we need to restructure our leadership model?
Review of effectiveness of leadership team
Review of pastoral care
Is there a clarity of purpose?

4. 2. When a church is going through a period of change
The church has plateaued
Ministerial transitions
When restructuring is being planned
When a church is in decline
When a church is growing and needs to consider structural change to adapt

5. 3. When outside help is needed in difficult times
Conflict
Crisis
Perceived need for outside perspective
When a church is struggling with a specific issue that could hinder unity and growth
Adapted from Church Consultancy Manual, Baptist Churches of New South Wales and Australia