The Elemental Group โ 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 organizationโs 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 โelementsโ 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 1โ2 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 organizationโs giving options.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.elementalgroup.org/
- About / Team: https://www.elementalgroup.org/about
- Contact: https://www.elementalgroup.org/contact
- Church Resources (overview): https://www.elementalgroup.org/churches
- The Elemental Pathway: https://www.elementalgroup.org/pathway
- Nonprofit Resources (overview): https://www.elementalgroup.org/nonprofits
- Grant Writing: https://www.elementalgroup.org/grant-writing
- Podcast: https://www.elementalgroup.org/podcast
- Give (Scholarship support): https://www.elementalgroup.org/give
- Elemental Inventory: https://www.elementalinventory.com/
Contact Information
- Email: in**@************up.org
- Phone: 513-400-4595
- Mailing address: 4685 Sarah Drive, Mason, OH 45040
Socials
Leadership
- Dave Workman โ Co-founder
- Dr. Tom Thatcher โ Co-founder; Chief Analyst
- Dr. Tom Vollmer โ Executive Director
- Dr. Judi Odor โ Senior Director of Operations
