Discovering the Keys to Maximizing Ministry Fruitfulness "And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and burst against that house; and yet it did not fall; for it had been founded upon the rock." Matthew 7:25 (NASB) "But don't begin until you count the cost." Luke 14:28 (LB) "Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air." I Corinthians 9:26 (NASB)

Congregational Assessment - The Exploratory Visit

This two-day, high impact service is a compact assessment of overall congregational trends and patterns. Relying upon the Holy Spirit and over two decades of experience, Dan Reeves will ask questions in a series of interviews designed to identify "the things which matter" in your situation.

• Thoughts and feelings about the past, the present and the future will be examined.
• Observations will be made about your ministry activities and structure, your facilities, and your community.
• A realistic potential for future ministry will be determined.
• Core issues will be identified in a way that they will be clearly understood.
• Particular concerns or emphases will be given special attention, depending upon the expectations and needs of each congregation.

Topics that are often addressed in a consultation

• Are we maximizing our growth potential?
• Are we in poor health or out of balance?
• What are the issues we should be addressing?
• What are our greatest obstacles and opportunities?
• Do we have the right staff to accomplish our vision?
• How can we mobilize and develop more lay leadership?
• How much emphasis do we need to put on small groups and what approach would best fit our particular congregation?
• How can we discern a worship format that is both biblical and appropriate for our context?
• How can we initiate congregational changes effectively?
• Where could we have the greatest impact in our community? · How can we reach and assimilate more people?
• Is our structure sufficiently streamlined?
• How can we shift to a more team based approach?
• What is the best facilities option to house this congregation during the next 5-10 years?
• What is an appropriate ceiling for our ministry?
• How much emphasis should we place on expansion compared to extension (growing larger, versus initiating church plants)?

Reporting Options

A wide range of reporting and documentation options is available.

Included with the visit

• A situational analysis with recommendations for next steps is provided in an interactive two-hour wrap-up with leaders at the conclusion of the second day.

Supplemental reports

• An oral report to the congregation
• A written executive summary for the leadership team
• A comprehensive written report

Cost of service

The basic cost for the two-day service is $3,450, plus travel, lodging and material.