Church Development Systems

Consultations and Topical Workshops

How Church Development Systems can serve you

Your community of faith is a living organism with a unique spiritual DNA. Understanding your DNA empowers you to grow–growth requires change. We help you grow through positive change. Here is an overview of the services we offer based on our organic systems approach.

Please contact us for additional information and pricing on consultation services.

The CDS Method Consultation & Coaching

Recommended Resource Book: Cracking Your Congregation’s Code

	Individual Consultation For existing congregations and new-starts; typically 6 to 8 visits. Based on your spiritual DNA, we focus on strengthening specific growth areas, leading to the creation of a strategic MAP (Ministry Action Plan) to guide you toward a desired future. An individual consultation includes on-site evaluation of your Sunday welcoming process.

	Shared Time Consultation A cost-effective way for two or more congregations to share consultation time at a single site. Typically 6-8 visits. Based on your spiritual DNA, we focus on strengthening specific growth areas leading to the creation of a strategic MAP (Ministry Action Plan) to guide you toward a desired future.

	Quick-Start Consultation Are you planning to use our ‘Do-It-Yourself’ Church Growth Kit? This 1 to 1 ½ day on-site overview by CDS consultants gives you an excellent “jump-start” on the process.

	Topical Workshops We offer workshops, retreat facilitation, conference, district, and regional presentations, to help leaders manage strategic issues and challenges more effectively. 2010 Workshops Discover Your Spiritual DNA This workshop is intended for congregations who are beginning the process of growth through strategic mapping or planning. A basic framework for creating a plan for growth will be developed. The Welcoming Place and the Sunday Experience Learn how to get ready to attract and welcome newcomers to the Sunday celebration, and other ministry activities. Beyond Boundaries This workshop is for congregations who want to reach out to those who describe themselves as "spiritual but not religious," and those who identify as "spiritual and religious." We’ll explore how churches can reach this emerging segment of the population and look at how you might meet their needs for spirituality and community.