1. Prayer and informing of the congregation by the pastor and board
2. The self-study materials are prepared by the church and sent to the Church Health Consultant
3. A demographic survey (Percept) is purchased by the church and a church health survey is completed by church members (I recommend the Lawless Group’s survey).
Secret seekers may visit the church on a Sunday…
4. The Church Health Consultant conducts his weekend visit:
- Interviews are conducted with the senior pastor and his wife
- Possible Friday evening “Journey Wall” exercise with interested church members
- Saturday interviews with board members and other church leaders
- Saturday Focus Group with 10-20 church attendees
- Saturday building tour
- Sunday morning visit
- Sunday noon lunch with the board – Brian’s last round of questions
5. The Assessment Report is written by the consultant and presented to the senior pastor and the board on a subsequent visit
6. Pastor and board prayerfully craft an action plan and present it to the congregation
7. Church Health Consultant offers follow-up meetings, teaching sessions, sermons and counsel with the pastor, the board and/or the congregation
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