November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Independent Christian Church
Independent Christian Church Consulting connects consultants, coaching ministries, and service teams that help Independent Christian Churches 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 pastor/minister searches, interim leadership, succession planning, onboarding, and healthy handoffs between leaders.
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Consulting4C Ministry Institute4C Ministry Institute (4CMI) is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit that equips churches through a two-year ministry certificate,…Consulting · Independent Christian Church
4C Ministry Institute
4C Ministry Institute — Organization Profile 4C Ministry Institute (often shortened to 4CMI) is a nonprofit ministry that equips churches and Christian nonprofits by training ministry leaders to be biblical, experienced, and sustainable in ministry. The Institute’s approach blends academic…
4C Ministry Institute — Organization Profile 4C Ministry Institute (often shortened to 4CMI) is a nonprofit ministry that equips churches and Christian nonprofits by training ministry leaders to be biblical, experienced, and sustainable in ministry. The Institute’s approach blends academic coursework with practical formation so emerging and developing leaders grow in both competency and character for long-term service. A centerpiece of 4CMI’s work is its two-year Certificate in Ministry. The certificate is built around three integrated components—classroom-based learning, supervised residency experience, and discipleship training—so students can connect theological foundations to real ministry settings. The Institute describes its training outcomes in terms of experience, skills, knowledge, networking, and credentials, and notes that coursework may be transferable into accredited bachelor’s or master’s…
4C Ministry Institute — Organization Profile
4C Ministry Institute (often shortened to 4CMI) is a nonprofit ministry that equips churches and Christian nonprofits by training ministry leaders to be biblical, experienced, and sustainable in ministry. The Institute’s approach blends academic coursework with practical formation so emerging and developing leaders grow in both competency and character for long-term service.
A centerpiece of 4CMI’s work is its two-year Certificate in Ministry. The certificate is built around three integrated components—classroom-based learning, supervised residency experience, and discipleship training—so students can connect theological foundations to real ministry settings. The Institute describes its training outcomes in terms of experience, skills, knowledge, networking, and credentials, and notes that coursework may be transferable into accredited bachelor’s or master’s programs through university partners.
Beyond the certificate pathway, 4CMI also offers “a la carte” course enrollment for students who want targeted training without entering the full program. This provides a flexible option for leaders, volunteers, or ministry teams seeking structured instruction in Bible, theology, and ministry leadership. In addition, 4CMI makes lecture content available as a way to strengthen churches through leadership onboarding and development for elders, staff, teachers, and other volunteer leaders.
4CMI also supports local congregations through its Church Residency Program, providing coaching, resources, and tools to help churches train ministers through supervised, local residency experiences. This emphasis on church-based formation helps align learning with a congregation’s mission and context, while giving students practical responsibilities and mentoring as part of their preparation.
Alongside training and residency support, 4CMI offers church assessment instruments designed to help leaders evaluate health and effectiveness. These tools include a Leadership Culture Assessment that gathers perspectives related to multiple factors shaping a church’s leadership culture, as well as a separate ministry-focused assessment that measures effectiveness across distinct areas of church life. In combination, these resources aim to help leaders make informed decisions and strengthen ministry systems with clarity.
4C Ministry Institute is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and its work serves churches, students, and partners across the United States through online courses, local residency placements, and a growing network of churches, coaches, and educational partners. People can engage by applying to the certificate program, enrolling in a course, exploring church residency support for their congregation, and partnering financially to support leader development for the local church.
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ConsultingBlessing Ranch MinistriesBlessing Ranch Ministries (BRM) provides intensive counseling, ongoing coaching, and team assessment tools to support pastors…Consulting · Independent Christian Church
Blessing Ranch Ministries
Blessing Ranch Ministries — Organization Profile Blessing Ranch Ministries (BRM) is a Christian leader care organization providing professional counseling and coaching for pastors, missionaries, and other ministry leaders. With a stated mission to restore, renew, and equip Christian leaders for…
Blessing Ranch Ministries — Organization Profile Blessing Ranch Ministries (BRM) is a Christian leader care organization providing professional counseling and coaching for pastors, missionaries, and other ministry leaders. With a stated mission to restore, renew, and equip Christian leaders for effective kingdom service, BRM focuses on the spiritual, emotional, and relational health that supports long-term, sustainable ministry. BRM is based in Lutz, Florida (Tampa Bay area) and serves leaders “around the world” through a combination of in-person intensives and virtual coaching. The organization describes its approach as an intentional integration of psychology and theology—grounding care in Scripture while using clinically informed tools and processes to help leaders identify what hinders healthy life and leadership. A core service is Intensive Counseling,…
Blessing Ranch Ministries — Organization Profile
Blessing Ranch Ministries (BRM) is a Christian leader care organization providing professional counseling and coaching for pastors, missionaries, and other ministry leaders. With a stated mission to restore, renew, and equip Christian leaders for effective kingdom service, BRM focuses on the spiritual, emotional, and relational health that supports long-term, sustainable ministry.
BRM is based in Lutz, Florida (Tampa Bay area) and serves leaders “around the world” through a combination of in-person intensives and virtual coaching. The organization describes its approach as an intentional integration of psychology and theology—grounding care in Scripture while using clinically informed tools and processes to help leaders identify what hinders healthy life and leadership.
A core service is Intensive Counseling, a focused five-day experience designed for leaders navigating crisis, transition, burnout, marriage strain, or the need for renewed clarity and direction. Intensives are structured around several hours of guided sessions per day, along with reflection and assignments that reinforce insight and change. BRM notes that intensive sessions are led by Dr. Charity Byers or Dr. Brian Stone, and are offered in Lutz, Florida and Kalamazoo, Michigan (with Dr. Stone providing most Kalamazoo sessions and periodic availability in Florida).
Beyond counseling, BRM offers Ongoing Coaching conducted virtually via Zoom, typically in recurring sessions that provide goal-oriented support and accountability for leaders and couples. Coaching options include individual, couple-focused, and group coaching, as well as Restoration Teams—a structured support process for leaders recovering after crisis or moral failure, facilitated by a BRM professional coach and a surrounding team.
For churches and organizations, BRM has developed the Unhindered Clinical Index (UCI), an assessment and debrief process intended to strengthen ministry teams through deeper emotional and spiritual health insight. In addition, BRM is developing The Ridge, a retreat and renewal hub set on 195 acres in Simpsonville, Kentucky, described as a place for rest, renewal, and transformation for ministry leaders.
People can engage with Blessing Ranch Ministries by referring leaders who need care, inviting team support through UCI and staff experiences, praying for pastoral health, and giving financially to support BRM’s counseling and coaching work and its developing initiatives.
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ConsultingD Vaughan ConsultingD Vaughan Consulting provides church coaching, leadership development, and congregational health consulting for churches across the…Consulting · Independent Christian Church
D Vaughan Consulting
D Vaughan Consulting — Organization Profile D Vaughan Consulting is a ministry coaching and church consulting organization focused on helping congregations become healthier and more effective in their mission. Founded by David Vaughan, the organization provides consulting, coaching, assessments, and…
D Vaughan Consulting — Organization Profile D Vaughan Consulting is a ministry coaching and church consulting organization focused on helping congregations become healthier and more effective in their mission. Founded by David Vaughan, the organization provides consulting, coaching, assessments, and strategic guidance for churches seeking renewed leadership systems, healthier congregational culture, and sustainable ministry growth. The organization is based in Summerville, South Carolina, and works with churches and ministry leaders across the United States. The organization’s mission centers on developing healthy churches and strengthening senior church leaders through practical coaching and organizational assessment. D Vaughan Consulting works primarily with Christian churches and ministry leadership teams that are navigating seasons of transition, stagnation, growth challenges, leadership crises, or succession planning. Its…
D Vaughan Consulting — Organization Profile
D Vaughan Consulting is a ministry coaching and church consulting organization focused on helping congregations become healthier and more effective in their mission. Founded by David Vaughan, the organization provides consulting, coaching, assessments, and strategic guidance for churches seeking renewed leadership systems, healthier congregational culture, and sustainable ministry growth. The organization is based in Summerville, South Carolina, and works with churches and ministry leaders across the United States.
The organization’s mission centers on developing healthy churches and strengthening senior church leaders through practical coaching and organizational assessment. D Vaughan Consulting works primarily with Christian churches and ministry leadership teams that are navigating seasons of transition, stagnation, growth challenges, leadership crises, or succession planning. Its approach combines ministry experience, leadership coaching, and organizational systems thinking to help churches improve both spiritual and operational health.
Founder David Vaughan brings decades of ministry leadership experience to the consulting practice. Before launching D Vaughan Consulting full time, Vaughan served for approximately twenty years at Whitewater Crossing Christian Church in the Cincinnati area, where he led organizational and congregational revitalization efforts. He also serves as Program Director for the Healthy Church Initiative with the Christian Church Leadership Network (CCLN). His ministry background includes previous leadership roles in Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi, and Ohio.
D Vaughan Consulting offers several structured ministry services and programs. These include Church Health Assessments, strategic planning support, leadership coaching, and “Church Working Right” retreats designed to help churches evaluate systems, leadership alignment, and ministry effectiveness. The organization also operates the First Response program, an emergency consulting and support initiative that assists congregations during leadership crises, conflict situations, or sudden ministry disruptions. In addition, D Vaughan Consulting facilitates coaching cohorts focused on pastoral development and leadership sustainability.
The consulting organization serves churches of varying sizes and ministry contexts, including congregations in rural communities, suburban settings, and growing regional ministries. Its consulting model emphasizes practical implementation rather than theory alone. Churches typically engage through assessments, personalized coaching relationships, retreats, or cohort-based leadership development processes. The organization also publishes articles and ministry resources focused on church leadership, congregational health, baptism culture, and ministry renewal.
Individuals and churches can engage with D Vaughan Consulting through coaching consultations, retreats, cohort participation, and ministry assessments. Churches interested in leadership development or organizational evaluation can schedule introductory conversations directly through the ministry website. Ministry leaders can also access blog resources, leadership articles, and program information online.
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ConsultingDisciple Heritage FellowshipDisciple Heritage Fellowship is a Decatur, Illinois-based network that supports churches and pastors across the United…Consulting · Independent Christian Church
Disciple Heritage Fellowship
Disciple Heritage Fellowship — Organization Profile Disciple Heritage Fellowship (DHF) is a Christian ministry network that supports local churches and pastors with a common heritage in the Stone-Campbell movement. Based in Decatur, Illinois, the organization describes its mission as helping…
Disciple Heritage Fellowship — Organization Profile Disciple Heritage Fellowship (DHF) is a Christian ministry network that supports local churches and pastors with a common heritage in the Stone-Campbell movement. Based in Decatur, Illinois, the organization describes its mission as helping churches and pastors thrive and fulfill the Great Commission. DHF traces its founding to 1985, when three congregations in Illinois and Texas helped launch the fellowship. Its current ministry base is connected to First Christian Church in Decatur, which provides staff support for the network’s work. DHF’s core focus is empowering churches and pastors to thrive and fulfill the Great Commission. Its ministry is aimed especially at congregations seeking encouragement, practical ministry support, and a shared identity rooted in Restoration…
Disciple Heritage Fellowship — Organization Profile
Disciple Heritage Fellowship (DHF) is a Christian ministry network that supports local churches and pastors with a common heritage in the Stone-Campbell movement. Based in Decatur, Illinois, the organization describes its mission as helping churches and pastors thrive and fulfill the Great Commission. DHF traces its founding to 1985, when three congregations in Illinois and Texas helped launch the fellowship. Its current ministry base is connected to First Christian Church in Decatur, which provides staff support for the network’s work.
DHF’s core focus is empowering churches and pastors to thrive and fulfill the Great Commission. Its ministry is aimed especially at congregations seeking encouragement, practical ministry support, and a shared identity rooted in Restoration Movement convictions. The organization also provides a framework for connection among church leaders who want relationships with like-minded congregations while remaining centered on local church ministry. DHF presents itself as a fellowship that helps pastors and lay leaders remain both faithful and effective in their ministry settings.
The fellowship serves churches across the United States and Canada, with a church directory that highlights congregations from around the country. Its reach is broader than a single region, even though it is administratively based in Decatur, Illinois. DHF’s public materials emphasize support for pastors, elders, and congregational leaders who may need guidance, resources, or connections during seasons of ministry challenge, leadership development, or transition.
DHF operates through several identifiable channels. It offers resources and networking opportunities for pastors and church leaders, including its Pastor’s Network, which provides affirmation, relationship, accountability, and ministry support for those in pastoral leadership. It also promotes Interim Pastor Ministries, a missional network of interim pastors who serve churches in transition. In addition, DHF hosts Elder Forums and a national conference, creating spaces where church leaders can learn together, address ministry questions, and strengthen leadership teams. Video and other media resources extend that support beyond in-person events.
People can engage with Disciple Heritage Fellowship in several ways. Churches can connect with the network, pastors can inquire about joining the Pastor’s Network, and supporters can give online or by mail. Leaders can also attend events such as the DHF National Conference and Elder Forums, or make use of the organization’s videos and ministry resources. The fellowship invites churches and leaders to build relationships, receive encouragement, and participate in a network focused on helping congregations navigate ministry, transition, and renewal.
As of the organization’s current leadership transition plans, Rick Grace serves as church liaison, and DHF has announced Randy Roberts as its next executive director beginning in March 2026. Public leadership information also lists a board of directors and support staff connected with First Christian Church in Decatur. Together, those details show a ministry structured to encourage, strengthen, and lead churches while maintaining a practical focus on pastoral care, leadership development, and church health.
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ConsultingE2: Effective EldersE2: Effective Elders equips church elder teams through coaching, training resources, and online video curriculum, helping…Consulting · Independent Christian Church
E2: Effective Elders
e2: effective elders — Organization Profile e2: Effective Elders (often shortened to E2) is a nonprofit ministry focused on encouraging and equipping church elders to lead well. The organization serves congregations by strengthening elder teams and the leaders who work…
e2: effective elders — Organization Profile e2: Effective Elders (often shortened to E2) is a nonprofit ministry focused on encouraging and equipping church elders to lead well. The organization serves congregations by strengthening elder teams and the leaders who work alongside them, with an emphasis on the biblical role of elders, healthy governance, and practical leadership that supports the long-term health of the local church. E2’s work is built around relationship-based development. The ministry describes its approach as partnering with elders in authentic relationship, providing relevant resources, and presenting training opportunities. A central expression of that partnership is coaching—supporting elder teams and staff teams through conversations, guidance, and tools that help leaders clarify responsibilities, address challenges, and pursue healthier patterns…
e2: effective elders — Organization Profile
e2: Effective Elders (often shortened to E2) is a nonprofit ministry focused on encouraging and equipping church elders to lead well. The organization serves congregations by strengthening elder teams and the leaders who work alongside them, with an emphasis on the biblical role of elders, healthy governance, and practical leadership that supports the long-term health of the local church.
E2’s work is built around relationship-based development. The ministry describes its approach as partnering with elders in authentic relationship, providing relevant resources, and presenting training opportunities. A central expression of that partnership is coaching—supporting elder teams and staff teams through conversations, guidance, and tools that help leaders clarify responsibilities, address challenges, and pursue healthier patterns of leadership together.
Alongside coaching, e2 produces training resources that churches can use within their own leadership rhythms. These resources include books and digital materials designed for elder training, plus video-based curriculum such as e2 Talks, which provides hours of teaching aimed at elder life, leadership, ministry, and relationships. E2 also offers online access options such as All-Access membership for teams that want a broader digital library of e2 content.
E2 connects with leaders through multiple touchpoints, including events and conference-style training sessions hosted in partnership with churches and schools. The ministry also provides free resources and ongoing content through its blog, video resources, and podcast platform, creating ways for leaders to learn and apply insights outside of a single weekend or workshop.
The organization emphasizes a “partner church” model, inviting congregations to engage through ongoing relationship and resourcing. Churches can explore partnership, start a conversation about coaching, and identify appropriate tools for their context. Individuals can also engage by using the organization’s free materials, purchasing resources for team development, and giving financially to support elder development and leadership strengthening for churches.
E2 is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and serves churches and leaders across the United States and internationally through coaching, resources, and training opportunities. Engagement typically begins with a conversation about a church’s leadership needs and can expand into coaching relationships, team training, and sustained resourcing that fits a congregation’s leadership structure and mission.
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ConsultingHealthy Churches NetworkHealthy Churches Network is a Phoenix, Arizona-based ministry led by Dean Trune that serves church leaders…Consulting · Independent Christian Church
Healthy Churches Network
Healthy Churches Network — Organization Profile Healthy Churches Network (HCN) is a ministry organization that helps congregations and Christian leaders pursue church health through coaching, written resources, and seminars. The organization describes its purpose as assisting churches in becoming healthier…
Healthy Churches Network — Organization Profile Healthy Churches Network (HCN) is a ministry organization that helps congregations and Christian leaders pursue church health through coaching, written resources, and seminars. The organization describes its purpose as assisting churches in becoming healthier and building a network where leaders can learn from one another and make a greater impact in their communities. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, HCN serves church leaders around the United States, and its director’s teaching ministry has also included seminars in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, and Thailand. The ministry’s core emphasis is not simply organizational technique, but helping leaders focus on intimacy with Jesus and follow His lead. That spiritual focus shapes HCN’s coaching approach, which centers on prayer,…
Healthy Churches Network — Organization Profile
Healthy Churches Network (HCN) is a ministry organization that helps congregations and Christian leaders pursue church health through coaching, written resources, and seminars. The organization describes its purpose as assisting churches in becoming healthier and building a network where leaders can learn from one another and make a greater impact in their communities. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, HCN serves church leaders around the United States, and its director’s teaching ministry has also included seminars in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, and Thailand.
The ministry’s core emphasis is not simply organizational technique, but helping leaders focus on intimacy with Jesus and follow His lead. That spiritual focus shapes HCN’s coaching approach, which centers on prayer, personal discipleship, and leadership health. The organization presents church health as something that grows out of the spiritual and relational life of leaders, not only from ministry systems. Its stated vision is to connect leaders in ways that strengthen both their churches and their witness in their communities.
Healthy Churches Network operates through a mix of one-on-one and team coaching, teaching events, and practical ministry tools. Its site highlights Christian coaching for leaders and leadership teams, along with a library of books, assessments, downloadable documents, newsletters, webinars, and seminars. These resources include leadership assessments, discipleship and coaching assessments, the PH Meter, and a prayer resource called Heal Our Nation. Together, those tools show a strategy that combines spiritual formation with practical evaluation for pastors, ministry staff, and church leadership teams.
Dean Trune serves as the director of Healthy Churches Network. HCN identifies him as a certified life coach who works with Christian leaders and leadership teams, helping them focus on intimacy with Jesus. The organization’s biographical material also connects his ministry to decades of prayer seminars and teaching in many states and several countries. That background helps explain the network’s strong emphasis on prayer, personal character, and long-term leadership development rather than short-term church growth techniques alone.
People can engage with Healthy Churches Network in several ways. Church leaders can explore coaching, use the available assessments, attend or host seminars, read Dean Trune’s books, or make use of downloadable ministry materials. Supporters can also contribute financially through the organization’s donation page. For churches looking for outside encouragement, spiritual coaching, or practical tools for leadership reflection, HCN presents itself as a resource aimed at healthier leaders, healthier teams, and healthier churches.
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ConsultingIntentional ChurchesIntentional Churches equips churches with ChurchOS and related toolboxes, assessments, training, and coaching to help leaders…Consulting · Independent Christian Church
Intentional Churches
Intentional Churches — Organization Profile Intentional Churches is a ministry organization that helps churches become “intentional” by providing a biblically based system for radically aligning a church to the Great Commission. Its core emphasis is mobilizing the “Ninety-nines” in a…
Intentional Churches — Organization Profile Intentional Churches is a ministry organization that helps churches become “intentional” by providing a biblically based system for radically aligning a church to the Great Commission. Its core emphasis is mobilizing the “Ninety-nines” in a congregation to reach and grow their “Ones,” giving leaders a shared language and practical tools to move from scattered effort to unified mission. At the center of Intentional Churches’ approach is ChurchOS®, described as a leadership toolbox that helps align the hearts, minds, and strength of leaders and members toward Great Commission priorities. In practice, ChurchOS is used as a framework for making decisions, setting priorities, and building actionable plans—so churches can clarify vision, strengthen alignment, and take measurable steps…
Intentional Churches — Organization Profile
Intentional Churches is a ministry organization that helps churches become “intentional” by providing a biblically based system for radically aligning a church to the Great Commission. Its core emphasis is mobilizing the “Ninety-nines” in a congregation to reach and grow their “Ones,” giving leaders a shared language and practical tools to move from scattered effort to unified mission.
At the center of Intentional Churches’ approach is ChurchOS®, described as a leadership toolbox that helps align the hearts, minds, and strength of leaders and members toward Great Commission priorities. In practice, ChurchOS is used as a framework for making decisions, setting priorities, and building actionable plans—so churches can clarify vision, strengthen alignment, and take measurable steps toward reaching people in their communities.
Intentional Churches organizes its toolboxes around specific ministry layers. OneTeam focuses on aligning and activating the leadership team, providing a proven toolbox for clarifying vision, unifying language, identifying key priorities, and translating strategy into actionable plans. OneLife is designed for congregational activation, structured as a multi-month, church-wide initiative that helps a congregation develop Great Commission “ownership” and practice evangelism habits together. Intentional Churches has also introduced OneBoard, aimed at helping elders and overseers shepherd a One-aware, activated church and pursue deeper alignment among church governance leaders.
A common starting point for churches is assessment and facilitated training. Intentional Churches offers a ChurchOS assessment that helps leadership teams evaluate alignment and activation across multiple areas, and it hosts workshops and training experiences where teams learn the foundations of the toolboxes and leave with a clearer plan for next steps. These events are supported by experienced facilitators and coaches who work alongside church leaders through planning, implementation, and ongoing momentum.
Beyond on-site training, Intentional Churches extends its equipping through digital resources, case studies, and ongoing communication to its partner community. It also publishes the Intentional Churches Podcast, offering conversations intended to help leaders apply biblical insight and practical wisdom for church health, mission clarity, and disciple-making focus.
Intentional Churches is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and serves churches across the United States through coaching, training, resources, and its growing community of participating churches. Churches and leaders can engage by exploring ChurchOS and related toolboxes, using the assessment as a baseline for alignment, attending training experiences, and connecting with the team through the organization’s contact channels.
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ConsultingNXTStep Church ServicesNXTStep (YourNCS.org) is a nonprofit that strengthens churches during pastoral and vision transitions through TIPS interim…Consulting · Independent Christian Church
NXTStep Church Services
NXTStep Church Services — Organization Profile NXTStep Church Services is the public-facing name used by YourNCS.org (often shortened to NCS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that exists to strengthen the local church during seasons of transition. NXTStep’s core message is captured in…
NXTStep Church Services — Organization Profile NXTStep Church Services is the public-facing name used by YourNCS.org (often shortened to NCS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that exists to strengthen the local church during seasons of transition. NXTStep’s core message is captured in its motto: helping churches ask and discover “what’s next?”—especially when leadership change, uncertainty, or stalled momentum makes it difficult to move forward with confidence. A signature focus of NXTStep is pastoral transition support through TIPS (Transitional Interim Pastor Services). TIPS is designed to help churches navigate the in-between season between pastors with healthy leadership, wise pacing, and renewed vision. NXTStep describes this work as moving congregations “from anxiety to anticipation,” pairing experienced interim leaders with a process that supports unity,…
NXTStep Church Services — Organization Profile
NXTStep Church Services is the public-facing name used by YourNCS.org (often shortened to NCS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that exists to strengthen the local church during seasons of transition. NXTStep’s core message is captured in its motto: helping churches ask and discover “what’s next?”—especially when leadership change, uncertainty, or stalled momentum makes it difficult to move forward with confidence.
A signature focus of NXTStep is pastoral transition support through TIPS (Transitional Interim Pastor Services). TIPS is designed to help churches navigate the in-between season between pastors with healthy leadership, wise pacing, and renewed vision. NXTStep describes this work as moving congregations “from anxiety to anticipation,” pairing experienced interim leaders with a process that supports unity, stability, and mission alignment while a church prepares for its next long-term leader.
Alongside TIPS, NXTStep provides broader local church consulting and coaching. Their method emphasizes helping churches know, discern, lead, and live—using assessments to understand a church’s uniqueness and community needs, discerning where God is leading, developing a ministry action plan, and then supporting implementation through accountability and coaching. This framework aims to help leaders turn ideas into a workable plan while managing change in a way that protects trust and congregational health.
NXTStep also highlights a values-driven approach to serving churches, including loyalty to the local church, excellence in service, appreciation for the leaders and partners who have helped them grow, and a decentralized model that allows the team to serve churches through phone, email, on-site coaching, and training settings. This structure is meant to keep the organization responsive and relational while maintaining consistent tools and support across different church contexts.
In addition to serving churches in the United States, NXTStep describes an international dimension to its work, including training, coaching, and consulting with churches and denominations across multiple countries. Individuals and churches can engage by contacting the team to explore TIPS or other local church services, partnering through donations that provide scholarships for churches in transition, and supporting broader ministry efforts that help churches move forward with clarity and unity.
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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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ConsultingSlingshot GroupSlingshot Group helps churches and faith-based nonprofits build remarkable teams through staffing and executive search, coaching…Consulting · Independent Christian Church
Slingshot Group
Slingshot Group — Organization Profile Slingshot Group is a staffing, search, and coaching organization that serves churches and faith-based nonprofits by helping them find the right leaders and build remarkable teams. Founded in 2007, Slingshot Group began with a vision…
Slingshot Group — Organization Profile Slingshot Group is a staffing, search, and coaching organization that serves churches and faith-based nonprofits by helping them find the right leaders and build remarkable teams. Founded in 2007, Slingshot Group began with a vision to match the right churches with the right people and has expanded into a nationwide team that supports organizations through search, coaching, and leadership-transition work. At its core, Slingshot Group supports mission-driven organizations that need more than job postings and resumes. Their staffing services are built to help churches and nonprofits clarify what they actually need, identify leaders who fit their culture, and move from uncertainty to confident hiring decisions. This includes executive search for senior leadership roles as well…
Slingshot Group — Organization Profile
Slingshot Group is a staffing, search, and coaching organization that serves churches and faith-based nonprofits by helping them find the right leaders and build remarkable teams. Founded in 2007, Slingshot Group began with a vision to match the right churches with the right people and has expanded into a nationwide team that supports organizations through search, coaching, and leadership-transition work.
At its core, Slingshot Group supports mission-driven organizations that need more than job postings and resumes. Their staffing services are built to help churches and nonprofits clarify what they actually need, identify leaders who fit their culture, and move from uncertainty to confident hiring decisions. This includes executive search for senior leadership roles as well as specialized searches for the many role types that make up a healthy ministry team.
Slingshot Group’s staffing process emphasizes preparation and clarity. Organizations start with guided discovery and position profiling so expectations, responsibilities, and culture are defined before candidates are introduced. From there, Slingshot’s team helps identify and evaluate candidates and then supports churches and nonprofits through the interview process and final placement. Their approach is designed to stay engaged through the outcome—treating hiring as a long-term partnership, not a transaction.
Coaching is the other major pillar of Slingshot’s work. The organization offers coaching for new staff, teams, leaders in transition, and succession so individuals and organizations can grow healthier while navigating change. Coaching support is positioned as a practical way to strengthen leadership capacity, address roadblocks, and build culture, whether the need is personal development, team alignment, board clarity, or transition planning.
Slingshot Group also serves job seekers through its open roles listings and candidate support. By connecting candidates with a wide network of churches and organizations, Slingshot helps ministry leaders explore opportunities, prepare for interviews, and discern fit. This job-seeker channel complements their organization-facing work by improving the quality of matches between churches/nonprofits and prospective leaders.
Slingshot Group is based in Irvine, California, and works with churches and organizations across the United States through its nationwide team of practitioners and consultants. Churches, nonprofits, and candidates can engage by exploring staffing services, coaching pathways, succession support, and ongoing leadership resources such as the Slingshot Group Podcast and related articles.
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The Center for Church Leadership
The Center for Church Leadership — Organization Profile The Center for Church Leadership (CCL) strengthens churches by strengthening their leaders through coaching, collaboration, and resources. CCL serves church leaders across the United States through coaching, cohorts, practical resources, and collaborative…
The Center for Church Leadership — Organization Profile The Center for Church Leadership (CCL) strengthens churches by strengthening their leaders through coaching, collaboration, and resources. CCL serves church leaders across the United States through coaching, cohorts, practical resources, and collaborative learning communities. Rather than offering quick fixes, the CCL helps leaders build the clarity, confidence, and resilience they need to Lead Strong for the long haul. The CCL's work focuses on many of the areas most critical to a church’s strength and health. Preachers sharpen their craft through Level Up Preaching Cohorts. Children's ministers grow through KidMin cohorts and certification. Leadership teams develop healthier systems and stronger cultures through Healthy Church Co-Ops. Leaders pursuing advanced ministry training can earn an…
The Center for Church Leadership — Organization Profile
The Center for Church Leadership (CCL) strengthens churches by strengthening their leaders through coaching, collaboration, and resources. CCL serves church leaders across the United States through coaching, cohorts, practical resources, and collaborative learning communities. Rather than offering quick fixes, the CCL helps leaders build the clarity, confidence, and resilience they need to Lead Strong for the long haul.
The CCL's work focuses on many of the areas most critical to a church’s strength and health. Preachers sharpen their craft through Level Up Preaching Cohorts. Children's ministers grow through KidMin cohorts and certification. Leadership teams develop healthier systems and stronger cultures through Healthy Church Co-Ops.
Leaders pursuing advanced ministry training can earn an accredited master's degree through the Russell School of Ministry, a division of Central Bible University. The CCL also produces online content, including the “Leading Together” webinars and the “Ministry &” podcast. These platforms provide practical tools, fresh ideas, and encouragement for leaders navigating the challenges of ministry.
Collaboration is central to everything CCL does. By partnering with other ministry organizations and networks, more leaders are strengthened and more churches flourish.
The Center for Church Leadership traces its roots to Cincinnati Christian University. Today, the Elliott Library and Museum resides at the CCL's headquarters in Florence, Kentucky, preserving and celebrating the heritage of CCU and the Restoration Movement.
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The Elemental Group — Organization Profile The Elemental Group is a consulting and resourcing team that serves churches and faith-based nonprofits with cost-effective strategic tools, coaching, and leadership development. Their stated aim is to make practical help accessible for leaders…
The Elemental Group — Organization Profile The Elemental Group is a consulting and resourcing team that serves churches and faith-based nonprofits with cost-effective strategic tools, coaching, and leadership development. Their stated aim is to make practical help accessible for leaders who need clarity and momentum but may not have the budget for traditional consulting. The organization’s work is designed to be both actionable and team-based, helping leaders move from vague goals to shared direction and measurable next steps. A distinctive of The Elemental Group is its “elements” framework, built around four qualities it identifies in healthy, effective organizations: integrity, passion, servanthood, and imagination. These elements shape the assessments and tools the team develops, with the goal of helping leaders diagnose…
The Elemental Group — Organization Profile
The Elemental Group is a consulting and resourcing team that serves churches and faith-based nonprofits with cost-effective strategic tools, coaching, and leadership development. Their stated aim is to make practical help accessible for leaders who need clarity and momentum but may not have the budget for traditional consulting. The organization’s work is designed to be both actionable and team-based, helping leaders move from vague goals to shared direction and measurable next steps.
A distinctive of The Elemental Group is its “elements” framework, built around four qualities it identifies in healthy, effective organizations: integrity, passion, servanthood, and imagination. These elements shape the assessments and tools the team develops, with the goal of helping leaders diagnose what is strong, what is missing, and what needs attention. This framework also supplies a shared vocabulary for leadership teams who want to address culture, systems, and mission alignment together.
For churches, The Elemental Group offers a range of tools and processes that support church health and effectiveness. These include the Elemental Inventory (a church health assessment), EnVision (mission clarification), FOCUS (strategic planning), and Vibe (first impressions and hospitality). They also offer coaching and consulting for pastors, churches, and parishes, providing guided support that helps leadership teams interpret results, set priorities, and follow through on implementation.
The Elemental Pathway is presented as a comprehensive, multi-phase process that combines tools, coaching, and team development. The Pathway is designed to help leadership teams identify challenges and opportunities, clarify mission and priorities, strengthen first impressions and systems, and develop a 1–2 year strategic plan. In addition to individual church support, the organization also serves cohorts and groups within networks and denominations who want a shared process for leadership development.
For nonprofits and faith-based charities, The Elemental Group provides practical services such as advancement and fundraising planning, grant writing, organizational development, and support for launching a 501(c)(3). Their nonprofit offerings include tools like the Nonprofit Pulse Check and FOCUS for Nonprofits, along with other services aimed at strengthening boards, building sustainable systems, and increasing organizational effectiveness.
The Elemental Group is based in Mason, Ohio, and serves churches and faith-based nonprofits across the United States through coaching, consulting, and self-guided tools. Churches, ministries, and nonprofit leaders can engage by exploring the available tools, scheduling a conversation with the team, participating in a guided process like the Elemental Pathway, and supporting scholarship-based access through the organization’s giving options.
