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1 What is a Healthy Church? Our church health model is based on an research study conducted in late 90’s by our president, Dr. Stephen A. Macchia, involving 2,000 churches & individuals. This study identified 10 traits of a healthy church ministry. Published by Baker Books, 1999.

2 The 10 Traits Identified 1. God’s Empowering Presence 2. God Exalting Worship 3. Spiritual Disciplines 4. Learning and Growing in Community 5. A Commitment to Loving and Caring Relationships 6. Servant-leadership Development 7. An Outward Focus 8. Wise Administration and Accountability 9. Networking with the Body of Christ 10. Stewardship and Generosity

3 A Holistic Approach to Church Health Traits 1-3 1. God’s Empowering Presence 2. God Exalting Worship 3. Spiritual Disciplines Traits 4-6 4. Learning & Growing in Community 5. A Commitment to Loving & Caring Relationships 6. Servant Leadership Development “Life of Worship” Great Commandment Matt. 22:37 “Life of Service” Great Commission Matt. 28:19 “Life of Love” 2 nd Great Commandment Matt. 22:39 Traits 7-10 7. Outward Focus 8. Wise Administration & Accountability 9. Networking with the Body of Christ 10. Stewardship & Generosity Spiritual Discernment Worship ~ Love ~ Serve

4 Conducting a church health survey is a wise leadership move. Why? For the same reasons you look both ways before you cross the street … To evaluate where you are Where you are headed Identify any danger and make wise decisions going forward

5 Conducting a church health survey is a wise leadership move. Why? Accurate Information + Spiritual Discernment = Increased Clarity Clarity is essential for … 1.Decision Making 2.Strategic Planning 3.Informed Leadership

6 When is the Ideal Time for a Survey? Periods of Change Transition in church leadership Shift in demographics of church body Change in ministry focus of the church Restructuring of staff/program framework

7 When is the Ideal Time for a Survey? Periods of New Development Capital campaign or building project Expanding or relocating to another facility Increasing ministry offerings or programs

8 When is the Ideal Time for a Survey? Periods of Strategic Planning Budgeting for the coming year Setting priorities/goals for the coming year Identifying the unique strengths of your church to be maximized Categorizing the needs of your unique church community

9 The CHAT SM Survey A Listening Exercise for Churches This unique resource can help you gather church-wide, objective information The Church Health Assessment Tool is a ministry resource of Leadership Transformations.

10 CHAT SM Features: A holistic Biblically-based approach Church-driven (coaching optional) Add up to 10 custom questions (upgrade) Anonymous participation via the Web Congregation and Leadership responses are compared side by side User-friendly report sent to your email inbox Complete the whole process in 30 days or less

11 Special Pricing $199 Set up fee $2 per completed survey $199 Comprehensive Report Custom Questions Upgrade: $49

12 Here’s what the sign up process looks like from the church’s point of view

13 Sign up in 5 minutes

14 Fill out a brief church profile Choose your survey dates

15 You will receive 3 emails immediately: 1.Your payment receipt 2.Your login information 3.Intro and Access to the Pastor’s Console The Pastor’s Console is like your “my account” page that allows you to monitor the CHAT process.

16 You are in control of the entire process from start to finish via the Pastor’s Console The Pastor’s Console

17  Create up to 10 custom questions ($49)  Print instructions for participants  Monitor participation percentage and financial balance  Print & input paper copies of the survey

18 Activate this module for $49 For those without a computer. Input paper surveys here. Preformatted instructions for the congregation.

19 What does the CHAT process look like from the survey participant’s point of view?

20 Customized greeting from Pastor Bob

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23 CHAT does all the data collection and tabulation, delivering a full color report to your email inbox.

24 Want Additional Help? One of our Church Health Coaches is just a phone call away. Telecom packages start at $199.

25 CHAT SM is easy to use 1. Sign up at www.HealthyChurch.net 2. Choose your survey timeframe and invite your church body to participate 3. Receive your easy to read report by email

26 At www.HealthyChurch.net you can: Learn more about the 10 Traits of Vital Ministry Preview the survey questions Calculate pricing for your church View a sample CHAT report Read testimonials from other pastors

27 “Life of Worship” Great Commandment Matt. 22:37 “Life of Service” Great Commission Matt. 28:19 “Life of Love” 2 nd Great Commandment Matt. 22:39 CHAT’s holistic church health model

28 Log on to www.HealthyChurch.net for more information

29 The CHAT SM Survey An Honest Diagnosis ~ A Hopeful Prognosis


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