November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Church of Christ
Church of Christ Consulting connects consultants, coaching ministries, and service teams that help Churches of Christ evaluate challenges, clarify direction, and strengthen ministry effectiveness. Support may include leadership coaching, strategic planning, church health assessments, governance guidance, staff structure, revitalization support, conflict navigation, and ministry systems—along with help during ministry transitions such as minister searches, interim leadership, succession planning, onboarding, and healthy handoffs between leaders.
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Church of ChristHeritage21Heritage21 is a nonprofit based in Oklahoma City that guides church leaders through critical transitions using…Church of Christ · Consulting
Heritage21
Heritage21 — Organization Profile Heritage21 is a nonprofit advisory ministry that helps church leaders make faithful, practical decisions when their congregations face complex transition points. Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Heritage21 works with churches that are navigating challenges such as…
Heritage21 — Organization Profile Heritage21 is a nonprofit advisory ministry that helps church leaders make faithful, practical decisions when their congregations face complex transition points. Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Heritage21 works with churches that are navigating challenges such as aging facilities, declining attendance, and the legal and financial responsibilities connected to stewarding longstanding ministry assets. Heritage21 describes its work through a simple framework: Renew, Repurpose, and Replant. Some congregations need help renewing health and mission clarity so they can move forward with stability and vision. Others need guidance repurposing property or financial assets so decades of giving continue to serve kingdom purposes. Still others may be discerning what it looks like to replant—supporting new ministry expressions, partnerships, or next-generation…
Heritage21 — Organization Profile
Heritage21 is a nonprofit advisory ministry that helps church leaders make faithful, practical decisions when their congregations face complex transition points. Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Heritage21 works with churches that are navigating challenges such as aging facilities, declining attendance, and the legal and financial responsibilities connected to stewarding longstanding ministry assets.
Heritage21 describes its work through a simple framework: Renew, Repurpose, and Replant. Some congregations need help renewing health and mission clarity so they can move forward with stability and vision. Others need guidance repurposing property or financial assets so decades of giving continue to serve kingdom purposes. Still others may be discerning what it looks like to replant—supporting new ministry expressions, partnerships, or next-generation work when an existing congregation is no longer positioned to thrive in its current form.
A key distinctive of Heritage21 is its blend of pastoral awareness and professional expertise. The organization emphasizes a process that begins with listening to a church’s story and leadership concerns, then moves into assessment that can include ministry realities as well as legal, real estate, and financial considerations. Heritage21’s stated goal is not to pressure a single outcome, but to help leaders clarify options and take next steps with thoughtful planning and implementation support.
Heritage21 also provides resources aimed at reducing uncertainty for church leaders who are dealing with unfamiliar territory. Its resource library includes materials related to governance, stewardship, and property and legal considerations. Heritage21 notes that its document resources are provided as a service to churches and are not a replacement for counsel from an attorney licensed in a church’s state—an important guardrail when congregations are working through high-stakes decisions.
Another part of Heritage21’s model is its Ambassador network—church and organizational leaders across the country who serve as trusted conversation partners in their regions and fellowship networks. These ambassadors help connect church leaders to timely guidance and help congregations identify “next steps” that fit their context, capacity, and calling.
Heritage21’s team includes leaders with congregational ministry experience alongside board members and advisors with backgrounds in commercial real estate, legal practice, higher education, and nonprofit leadership. That combination supports Heritage21’s focus on helping leaders steward both relationships and resources well, especially when decisions affect multiple generations within a congregation.
Church leaders can engage with Heritage21 by starting a confidential conversation, exploring resources for church stewardship and transition planning, or partnering financially to support this kind of guidance for congregations. Heritage21 serves church leaders across the United States, helping churches pursue practical pathways that align ministry legacy with future kingdom impact.
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Church of ChristHOPE Network MinistriesHOPE Network Ministries is a Keller, Texas-based nonprofit that mentors church leaders and guides congregations through…Church of Christ · Consulting
HOPE Network Ministries
HOPE Network Ministries — Organization Profile HOPE Network Ministries is a nonprofit ministry that serves church leaders and congregations through guidance, mentoring, and practical support. Based in Keller, Texas, the organization describes its purpose as mentoring leaders and guiding churches—often…
HOPE Network Ministries — Organization Profile HOPE Network Ministries is a nonprofit ministry that serves church leaders and congregations through guidance, mentoring, and practical support. Based in Keller, Texas, the organization describes its purpose as mentoring leaders and guiding churches—often beginning with a conversation when a minister, elder, or leadership team needs outside help navigating challenge, conflict, or transition. Founded by Lynn and Carolyn Anderson, HOPE Network has grown into a team network that works across multiple divisions, including mentoring, consulting, interim ministry support, care for ministers’ wives, and marriage care. Their approach emphasizes listening first, then assessing needs with leadership, and providing a plan that fits a church’s context and season. A core part of HOPE Network’s work is…
HOPE Network Ministries — Organization Profile
HOPE Network Ministries is a nonprofit ministry that serves church leaders and congregations through guidance, mentoring, and practical support. Based in Keller, Texas, the organization describes its purpose as mentoring leaders and guiding churches—often beginning with a conversation when a minister, elder, or leadership team needs outside help navigating challenge, conflict, or transition.
Founded by Lynn and Carolyn Anderson, HOPE Network has grown into a team network that works across multiple divisions, including mentoring, consulting, interim ministry support, care for ministers’ wives, and marriage care. Their approach emphasizes listening first, then assessing needs with leadership, and providing a plan that fits a church’s context and season.
A core part of HOPE Network’s work is Coaching & Mentoring for ministers and church leaders who feel stuck, tired, or isolated. The organization also provides Consulting that addresses leadership dynamics and congregational health, with attention to the practical realities of serving as a plurality of elders and collaborating with ministers and staff. For churches in minister transition, HOPE Network’s Interim Ministry Partners (IMP) division is designed to help guide congregations through change with intentional process rather than reactive decisions.
HOPE Network also offers specialized care resources. Lavish HOPE is a ministry connected to HOPE Network that focuses on rest, spiritual renewal, and supportive community for ministers’ wives. In addition, HOPE Network highlights Marriage Care as part of its broader commitment to strengthening leaders and families who carry ministry responsibilities.
Beyond direct coaching and consulting, HOPE Network publishes resources that churches can use over time. These include books and training materials intended to support leadership development and healthier congregational life. The organization also produces the HOPE Network Leadership Podcast, sharing ongoing conversations and lessons that can serve ministers, elders, and leadership teams who want practical insight for church leadership challenges.
People can engage with HOPE Network Ministries in several ways: request a conversation for coaching or consulting, explore resources and training materials, share podcast episodes with a leadership team, partner financially to support the ministry, or connect with specific divisions such as IMP or Lavish HOPE. HOPE Network’s work serves church leaders across the United States, while remaining rooted in its base of operations in North Texas.
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Church of ChristInterim Ministry Partners (IMP)Interim Ministry Partners (IMP), a division of HOPE Network Ministries, helps churches navigate minister transitions through…Church of Christ · Consulting
Interim Ministry Partners (IMP)
Interim Ministry Partners (IMP) — Organization Profile Interim Ministry Partners (IMP) is a ministry that helps churches navigate the season between ministers—especially when a congregation is searching for a new pulpit or senior preaching minister. IMP is a division of…
Interim Ministry Partners (IMP) — Organization Profile Interim Ministry Partners (IMP) is a ministry that helps churches navigate the season between ministers—especially when a congregation is searching for a new pulpit or senior preaching minister. IMP is a division of HOPE Network Ministries, and it frames minister transition as a critical moment in the life of a church that benefits from experienced, outside guidance and a clear process. IMP’s core focus is guiding churches through an “interim season” with a proven search process rather than treating the transition as a gap to simply “get through.” IMP encourages leaders to view transition as an opportunity to assess congregational identity, clarify direction, and address health issues that can be ignored when ministry…
Interim Ministry Partners (IMP) — Organization Profile
Interim Ministry Partners (IMP) is a ministry that helps churches navigate the season between ministers—especially when a congregation is searching for a new pulpit or senior preaching minister. IMP is a division of HOPE Network Ministries, and it frames minister transition as a critical moment in the life of a church that benefits from experienced, outside guidance and a clear process.
IMP’s core focus is guiding churches through an “interim season” with a proven search process rather than treating the transition as a gap to simply “get through.” IMP encourages leaders to view transition as an opportunity to assess congregational identity, clarify direction, and address health issues that can be ignored when ministry is stable. Their approach begins with church-centered questions—“Who are we?” and “Where are we going?”—before narrowing in on the kind of minister a congregation needs.
The ministry is built around the conviction that churches need qualified leadership during transition and that most congregational leaders do not manage minister searches often enough to have a reliable, repeatable method. IMP describes its partners as experienced pulpit ministers who understand congregational leadership and who have guided many churches through the search for new preaching leadership. This emphasis on coaching and process aims to reduce avoidable conflict, prevent hurried decisions, and help churches move toward unity and clarity as they evaluate candidates.
IMP outlines a straightforward, step-by-step framework for working with churches. Their process begins with an Interview & Assessment (often via an initial video conference with church leadership). From there, IMP may lead an Interim Season Seminar to prepare the congregation, leaders, and search committee for the opportunities and challenges of transition. In fuller engagements, a partner is then appointed to work alongside the church through the interim season, helping provide pulpit continuity and guidance toward a healthy future.
Because churches vary in size, needs, and resources, IMP offers multiple “levels of service.” These include a recommended Full Service relationship, a more focused Search Consulting option that centers on finding the right minister, and the Interim Season Seminar format designed to equip a church with a practical roadmap and training for leaders and search committees. Across these options, IMP highlights recurring support areas such as pulpit preaching/teaching continuity, coaching for elders and ministers, assistance with communication, and tools that help churches assess and nurture congregational health.
Churches and leaders can engage with IMP by requesting an initial conversation, exploring their resources for transition-season planning, and considering which level of service best fits their congregation’s situation. IMP serves churches in transition across the United States through its partner network and coaching-driven process, working to help congregations renew vision and pursue a strong ministry match for the next season of church life.
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Church of ChristKite Center for MinistryKite Center for Ministry at York University equips local church leaders through conferences, resources, cohorts, ministry…Church of Christ · Cohorts
Kite Center for Ministry
Kite Center for Ministry — Organization Profile The Smith and Mary Kite Center for Ministry is a ministry-focused initiative of York University in York, Nebraska. The center exists to equip and empower men and women for ministry and leadership in…
Kite Center for Ministry — Organization Profile The Smith and Mary Kite Center for Ministry is a ministry-focused initiative of York University in York, Nebraska. The center exists to equip and empower men and women for ministry and leadership in local churches, with an emphasis on making disciples by supporting and encouraging congregations. Its work is connected to York University’s long-standing relationship with churches and its commitment to Christ-centered education and service. The center is based in York, Nebraska, and serves churches, ministry leaders, congregations, and ministry families across a wider regional network. One of its stated program areas, the Ministers’ Wives Retreat, describes its region as the Midwest, Rockies, and Great Plains states, and the center’s events also draw…
Kite Center for Ministry — Organization Profile
The Smith and Mary Kite Center for Ministry is a ministry-focused initiative of York University in York, Nebraska. The center exists to equip and empower men and women for ministry and leadership in local churches, with an emphasis on making disciples by supporting and encouraging congregations. Its work is connected to York University’s long-standing relationship with churches and its commitment to Christ-centered education and service.
The center is based in York, Nebraska, and serves churches, ministry leaders, congregations, and ministry families across a wider regional network. One of its stated program areas, the Ministers’ Wives Retreat, describes its region as the Midwest, Rockies, and Great Plains states, and the center’s events also draw participants from multiple states and Canada. Its ministry focus includes local church leadership, small and rural congregations, ministry training, pastoral support, and practical resources for people serving churches.
Kite Center for Ministry operates through conferences, cohorts, resource sharing, church support, and service connections. Its Equip Conference provides worship, teaching, and ministry tracks for church leaders. The Storehouse blog offers articles and practical ministry resources with a small and rural church lens. The center also maintains ministry openings, request-help forms for congregations seeking short-term or specialized ministry support, and volunteer opportunities for preachers, teachers, song leaders, and other ministry workers.
A significant part of the center’s strategy is to connect churches with people and resources they may not easily access on their own. Congregations can request help from trained ministry workers for needs such as preaching, teaching, worship leading, or workshops. Volunteers can offer ministry skills for churches that need support. Additional resources point churches toward partner organizations and ministries that provide training, consulting, interim ministry, women’s ministry resources, and rural and small-town church support.
The center’s work also includes ministry-family care and leadership development. Its Ministers’ Wives Retreat is designed for women who have served as ministers’ wives for at least five years and are in the region. The program is sponsored by the Smith and Mary Kite Center for Ministry at York University, which is a partner of the Ministry in Rural Areas and Small Towns Initiative facilitated by Pepperdine University. Through these efforts, the center seeks to strengthen local churches by supporting both congregational leaders and the people who serve alongside them.
People can engage with Kite Center for Ministry by attending events such as Equip Conference, reading and sharing Storehouse resources, applying for eligible programs, posting or searching ministry openings, requesting help for a congregation, volunteering to serve churches, or giving through York University’s giving platform. Churches and ministry leaders can also contact the center directly for questions about programs, partnerships, and opportunities to support local congregations.
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Church of ChristMission Resource Network (MRN)Mission Resource Network (MRN) is a Bedford, Texas-based nonprofit that equips churches and global workers through…Church of Christ · Church of Christ
Mission Resource Network (MRN)
Mission Resource Network (MRN) — Organization Profile Mission Resource Network (MRN) is a nonprofit missions ministry established in 1998 to help autonomous congregations serve the mission of God more effectively. Based in Bedford, Texas, MRN partners with churches and global…
Mission Resource Network (MRN) — Organization Profile Mission Resource Network (MRN) is a nonprofit missions ministry established in 1998 to help autonomous congregations serve the mission of God more effectively. Based in Bedford, Texas, MRN partners with churches and global workers in the United States and internationally so that leaders can pursue gospel work with clearer direction, healthier support, and stronger long-term effectiveness. MRN frames its work around a simple conviction: global missions is complex and should not be done alone. The organization’s stated vision is to transform all people groups with the Good News of Jesus, and its mission is to multiply healthy leaders to disciple the unreached and under-served people groups of the world. In practical terms, MRN…
Mission Resource Network (MRN) — Organization Profile
Mission Resource Network (MRN) is a nonprofit missions ministry established in 1998 to help autonomous congregations serve the mission of God more effectively. Based in Bedford, Texas, MRN partners with churches and global workers in the United States and internationally so that leaders can pursue gospel work with clearer direction, healthier support, and stronger long-term effectiveness.
MRN frames its work around a simple conviction: global missions is complex and should not be done alone. The organization’s stated vision is to transform all people groups with the Good News of Jesus, and its mission is to multiply healthy leaders to disciple the unreached and under-served people groups of the world. In practical terms, MRN comes alongside churches and individuals with coaching, training, and pathways that clarify calling, strengthen disciple-making habits, and support sustainable ministry in cross-cultural settings.
A key part of MRN’s approach is equipping churches for thoughtful, strategic engagement. Through church-focused coaching, workshops, and labs, MRN helps leaders work through big-picture “mission, vision, and values” questions, as well as the practical realities of missions structures, partnerships, sending processes, and missionary care. MRN also publishes practical resources—such as handbooks and an online course related to short-term missions—aimed at helping churches and teams prepare wisely and serve well.
For global workers, MRN offers help from the earliest stages of preparation through ongoing support. The organization emphasizes assessment and training, along with missionary care and worker care to address common challenges that can shorten a worker’s time on the field. MRN also provides field-oriented resources for life and ministry in cross-cultural contexts, including guidance for raising support, managing stress, and navigating transitions such as returning from the field.
MRN’s ministry initiatives reflect several focused areas of work: the Bengal Initiative, MedRim Initiative, Emerging Leadership Initiative, and Atlantic Bridge Initiative. These initiatives represent MRN’s effort to catalyze disciple-making movements, strengthen leadership development, and build partnerships that help churches and workers engage specific regions and ministry opportunities with greater clarity and collaboration.
People can engage with MRN by scheduling an introductory appointment, participating in training events, using published resources, and subscribing to updates through the organization’s blogs and prayer content. Supporters can also give financially, including options for recurring gifts and other giving strategies described on MRN’s giving page.
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Church of ChristRENEW.org Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple MakingRENEW.org equips church leaders with resources and a 12-month Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple Making (LATDM)…Church of Christ · Consulting
RENEW.org Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple Making
RENEW.org Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple Making — Organization Profile RENEW.org is a collaborative Christian network that publishes resources and hosts events aimed at renewing Jesus’ teachings to fuel disciple making. The organization serves church leaders and everyday disciples who…
RENEW.org Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple Making — Organization Profile RENEW.org is a collaborative Christian network that publishes resources and hosts events aimed at renewing Jesus’ teachings to fuel disciple making. The organization serves church leaders and everyday disciples who want a clearer, more faithful approach to following Jesus and helping others follow him. Through articles, videos, podcasts, learning opportunities, and curated tools, RENEW.org focuses on practical formation and church health with a consistent emphasis on disciple making. A key equipping initiative from RENEW.org is the Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple Making (LATDM), a structured pathway designed to help a local church move toward a disciple making culture. The training is described as a 12-month process that aligns a church’s…
RENEW.org Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple Making — Organization Profile
RENEW.org is a collaborative Christian network that publishes resources and hosts events aimed at renewing Jesus’ teachings to fuel disciple making. The organization serves church leaders and everyday disciples who want a clearer, more faithful approach to following Jesus and helping others follow him. Through articles, videos, podcasts, learning opportunities, and curated tools, RENEW.org focuses on practical formation and church health with a consistent emphasis on disciple making.
A key equipping initiative from RENEW.org is the Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple Making (LATDM), a structured pathway designed to help a local church move toward a disciple making culture. The training is described as a 12-month process that aligns a church’s key leaders around theologically rich, relationally healthy disciple making. It is built for lead ministers/pastors and their leadership teams who want to unify around mission and method, rather than pursuing disconnected programs.
LATDM emphasizes six areas of alignment: preparation (including prayer and fasting), mission, theology, philosophy, organization, and relationships. In practice, that means leaders are guided toward shared clarity on what disciple making is, what the church is aiming for, and how to structure ministry to support it. The training also points leaders to RENEW.org’s theological summary (faith statement) as a reference point for doctrinal consistency across the team.
The experience is delivered as a training and mentoring journey with monthly meetings over roughly 10–12 months. Participants receive the RENEW.org training manual, ongoing mentoring from a RENEW.org-trained lead minister/pastor, and disciple making curriculum. The process also incorporates readings for the team and simple assessments, with the goal of helping churches change their “DNA” toward Jesus-style disciple making and establish systems that support long-term health rather than short-lived momentum.
RENEW.org’s leadership and content reflect its network approach. Bobby Harrington, a cofounder and point leader of RENEW.org, is also the founding and lead pastor of Harpeth Christian Church, located just outside Nashville (Tennessee). LATDM is positioned for churches across North America, especially those seeking practical coaching to strengthen alignment and reduce confusion or division as they pursue a disciple making mission.
Churches and leaders can engage with RENEW.org by exploring resources, joining the newsletter, attending gatherings or learning communities, and supporting the ministry financially. For those interested specifically in LATDM, the next step is simple: contact RENEW.org to begin the conversation and learn how the training is scheduled and implemented with a leadership team.
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Church of ChristSiburt Institute for Church Ministry (ACU)Siburt Institute for Church Ministry (ACU) equips church leaders through consulting, ministry transition support, research tools,…Church of Christ · Consulting
Siburt Institute for Church Ministry (ACU)
Siburt Institute for Church Ministry (ACU) — Organization Profile The Siburt Institute for Church Ministry is a church-serving center housed at Abilene Christian University. Based in Abilene, Texas, the Institute exists to equip and serve church leaders and other Christ-followers…
Siburt Institute for Church Ministry (ACU) — Organization Profile The Siburt Institute for Church Ministry is a church-serving center housed at Abilene Christian University. Based in Abilene, Texas, the Institute exists to equip and serve church leaders and other Christ-followers for God’s mission in the world, building on ACU’s long-standing commitment to support local congregations through thoughtful resources and practical ministry partnership. Siburt’s work combines theological reflection with on-the-ground support for ministry leadership. The Institute provides consulting and coaching to help churches and leadership teams address real-world challenges such as vision clarity, leadership systems, discipleship formation, and congregational health. Through these services, Siburt aims to be a constructive “conversation partner” for elders, ministers, and ministry teams who want help leading…
Siburt Institute for Church Ministry (ACU) — Organization Profile
The Siburt Institute for Church Ministry is a church-serving center housed at Abilene Christian University. Based in Abilene, Texas, the Institute exists to equip and serve church leaders and other Christ-followers for God’s mission in the world, building on ACU’s long-standing commitment to support local congregations through thoughtful resources and practical ministry partnership.
Siburt’s work combines theological reflection with on-the-ground support for ministry leadership. The Institute provides consulting and coaching to help churches and leadership teams address real-world challenges such as vision clarity, leadership systems, discipleship formation, and congregational health. Through these services, Siburt aims to be a constructive “conversation partner” for elders, ministers, and ministry teams who want help leading faithfully in complex contexts.
One of the Institute’s distinctives is its focus on ministry transitions and leadership support systems. Siburt convenes a network sometimes referred to as a “Looking Team” to help connect churches and ministers during seasons of change, and it hosts MinistryLink, a job board designed to assist churches posting openings and ministers exploring new roles. These resources are structured to help churches approach change with intentionality rather than urgency, and to support healthier outcomes for both congregations and leaders.
Siburt also contributes to the wider church through publishing and media. The Institute produces Mosaic, a blog curating reflections on Christian leadership, spiritual vitality, and cultural engagement, and it supports Discernment, an open-access journal focused on theology and the practice of ministry. In addition, the “Live from the Siburt Institute” podcast features conversations with church leaders and scholars, offering accessible insight for ongoing learning and ministry development.
Research and practical tools are another pillar of Siburt’s work. The Institute has developed resources such as the Church Health Assessment and gathers data through projects like the Ministers’ Salary Survey. These tools are designed to help churches and leaders make wise decisions informed by clear information, and they support broader conversations about resilience, sustainability, and long-term congregational flourishing.
Siburt serves leaders beyond its home campus through online resources, published materials, consulting, and networks. While rooted in West Texas, the Institute’s resourcing and partnerships reach churches and leaders across the United States and beyond through digital access and national connections. Churches and individuals can engage by using Siburt’s tools, subscribing to its content, requesting consultation, supporting its work financially, and sharing resources within their leadership teams.
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Church of ChristULife ConsultingULife Consulting is a nonprofit based in Bono, Arkansas, providing consulting, coaching, and minister-search support for…Church of Christ · Consulting
ULife Consulting
ULife Consulting — Organization Profile ULife Consulting, Inc. (often referred to as ULife) is a nonprofit organization that serves campus, college, and young adult ministries by providing consulting, coaching, and job-search support. Based in Bono, Arkansas, ULife’s stated purpose is…
ULife Consulting — Organization Profile ULife Consulting, Inc. (often referred to as ULife) is a nonprofit organization that serves campus, college, and young adult ministries by providing consulting, coaching, and job-search support. Based in Bono, Arkansas, ULife’s stated purpose is to help ministries to college students and young adults thrive through practical assessment, training, and ongoing leadership development. A central part of ULife’s work is on-site consultation for campus and college ministries. ULife describes these consultations as a way to help a ministry move toward healthier structure and greater fruitfulness by evaluating ministry realities and then offering recommendations for improvement. For ministries that are in a season of change, ULife also offers on-site or distance consultation for rebranding or relaunching,…
ULife Consulting — Organization Profile
ULife Consulting, Inc. (often referred to as ULife) is a nonprofit organization that serves campus, college, and young adult ministries by providing consulting, coaching, and job-search support. Based in Bono, Arkansas, ULife’s stated purpose is to help ministries to college students and young adults thrive through practical assessment, training, and ongoing leadership development.
A central part of ULife’s work is on-site consultation for campus and college ministries. ULife describes these consultations as a way to help a ministry move toward healthier structure and greater fruitfulness by evaluating ministry realities and then offering recommendations for improvement. For ministries that are in a season of change, ULife also offers on-site or distance consultation for rebranding or relaunching, helping leaders clarify direction and rebuild with intentionality.
ULife also supports churches that want to start or strengthen college ministry efforts. The organization includes services such as guiding churches through a new launch or a reboot of their college ministry, with the aim of helping congregations develop sustainable outreach and discipleship among students and young adults. In addition, ULife provides one-on-one coaching and staff coaching, including monthly Zoom cohorts, so leaders can receive encouragement and accountability beyond a single consultation.
Another distinctive offering is ULife’s role in staffing transitions. ULife notes that it can lead job searches for campus, college, and young adult ministers, assisting churches and ministries as they evaluate candidates and move toward a strong fit for their setting. This reflects ULife’s focus on supporting both organizational health and the people who lead ministry day to day.
ULife is also involved in campus ministry expansion. The organization describes itself as the campus ministry planting wing for Campus for Christ, and it states that it often partners with Kairos Church Planting. Through these connections and its own services, ULife works to strengthen campus ministry efforts in multiple locations, not only in its home region.
ULife’s leadership includes an executive director and a board of directors drawn from ministry and professional backgrounds. Individuals and churches can engage with ULife by requesting a consultation or coaching relationship, seeking help with a campus-ministry job search, and supporting ULife’s work so it can continue serving ministries that need assistance regardless of ability to pay.
