The Challenge
The first few years with a new pastor are often about building relationships, learning the congregation, and establishing trust. But eventually, a different question emerges: Where do we go from here?
At Immanuel Church, Rev. Chris DeWinter had been serving for a couple of years. With relationships established, the time had come to look ahead and strengthen the partnership between pastor and council.
The Solution
Shepherd Consulting facilitated its Moving Together Senior Pastor Evaluation, gathering feedback, celebrating strengths, and identifying opportunities for continued growth. Rather than simply assessing past performance, the process helped Rev. deWinter and council consider how they could move forward together in ministry.
As Rev Chris DeWinter church reflected:
“Shepherd’s final report and presentation to our leadership council was clear and celebratory, while still helping us identify growth areas and goals for the future.”
