October 22, 2026
Setting Our Hearts
Doug Redford
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Church Health
Restoration Movement ministries, missions, colleges and organizations.
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Church Planting OrganizationCrossroads Church PartnersCrossroads Church Partners equips Christian leaders and strengthens churches through planting, coaching, workshops, conferences, staffing support,…Church Planting Organization · Conferences
Crossroads Church Partners
Crossroads Church Partners — Organization Profile Crossroads Church Partners is a nonprofit ministry organization based in Rochester, Minnesota, that works with congregations and ministry leaders across the Upper Midwest. Its stated mission is to develop Christian leaders and provide resources…
Crossroads Church Partners — Organization Profile Crossroads Church Partners is a nonprofit ministry organization based in Rochester, Minnesota, that works with congregations and ministry leaders across the Upper Midwest. Its stated mission is to develop Christian leaders and provide resources that strengthen churches, and its network includes more than 125 churches that learn, collaborate, and access ministry support together. The organization’s heritage is connected to the Restoration Movement and the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ tradition. Its stated core values are Christ-centered, ministry-focused, biblically based, outward-oriented, and collaborative. From its office at 1765 Restoration Road SW in Rochester, Minnesota, Crossroads combines church support, leadership development, education, and church planting within one regional ministry network. A major part of Crossroads’ current work…
Crossroads Church Partners — Organization Profile
Crossroads Church Partners is a nonprofit ministry organization based in Rochester, Minnesota, that works with congregations and ministry leaders across the Upper Midwest. Its stated mission is to develop Christian leaders and provide resources that strengthen churches, and its network includes more than 125 churches that learn, collaborate, and access ministry support together. The organization’s heritage is connected to the Restoration Movement and the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ tradition. Its stated core values are Christ-centered, ministry-focused, biblically based, outward-oriented, and collaborative. From its office at 1765 Restoration Road SW in Rochester, Minnesota, Crossroads combines church support, leadership development, education, and church planting within one regional ministry network.
A major part of Crossroads’ current work is helping start new churches through assessment, training, coaching, project management, and planter care. Its church-planting focus extends across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Rather than operating only as a funding organization, Crossroads describes its role as a collaborative partner that works with local churches and experienced church-planting organizations. Prospective planters can connect with the ministry for conversation and support, while congregations can participate as partners in new-church efforts.
Crossroads also serves existing congregations through practical church-resource services. Its staff helps churches address needs such as elder development, church staffing, succession planning, compensation, interim ministry, and leadership transitions. Workshops are offered on topics including small groups, youth ministry, children’s ministry, worship ministry, assimilation, and recruiting and training volunteers. The organization also uses Natural Church Development, a structured church-health assessment and coaching process, to help congregations identify strengths, weaknesses, and action steps for improvement. These services are designed primarily for pastors, elders, ministry teams, and local congregations seeking outside support or training.
Education and leadership development are another central part of the organization’s work. Through a partnership with Hope International University, Crossroads connects students with online degree programs and offers the School of Advanced Leadership Training (SALT), which provides biblically based, college-level ministry courses that can carry undergraduate or graduate credit. Crossroads also offers an Advanced Ministry Certificate pathway for people exploring vocational ministry. Its annual FLOURISH church leadership conference brings pastors and ministry teams together in Minnesota and Wisconsin for teaching, workshops, and peer connection. Additional partnerships provide resources for preaching, communication, and leadership development.
Churches and individuals can engage with Crossroads in several ways. Ministry leaders can request workshops, church-health coaching, staffing help, educational information, or church-planting conversations. Students can explore SALT, certificate programs, and degree pathways, while churches can participate in FLOURISH and other training opportunities. Supporters can also contribute financially, including gifts designated for student scholarships and ministry initiatives. Crossroads accepts online donations and mailed gifts, and its staff provides direct contact options for churches or leaders who want to discuss partnership, training, education, or other ministry needs.
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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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ConsultingThe Center for Church LeadershipThe Center for Church Leadership strengthens church leaders across the United States through coaching, ministry cohorts,…Consulting · Independent Christian Church
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.
