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It is in our hands to make a difference. 

Nelson Mandela

• Instead of competing ideas, do you wish a crystalized strategic plan guided the activities of all stakeholders?
• Are you seeking a senior leader evaluation tool that will foster unity and development amongst the board and staff?
• Would recruitment of suitably gifted board members propel your board accomplishments?
• Does your fundraising and advancement feel rudderless?
• Is there a desire to sustain growth as you head to the next chapter?
• Does your board have clear bylaws, policies and board files written and collated?
• Does your board seek a resolution to tension with staff leadership?
• Does your key leader need coaching and faith mentoring?
• Are your communications a mismatch from the charity's strategy?  

Shepherd Consulting understands that your charity has dreams, needs, and challenges. Effective leadership and board directors should actively develop strategies that will help ensure a unified effort across a complexity of stakeholders. Since Shepherd Consulting has covered a wide range of charitable organizations locally, nationally, and internationally we can commit to providing a tailored approach to your situation, no matter how big or small. 

Train up a child in the way they should go, and when they are old they will not depart from it. Proverbs

• Do all stakeholders feel aware and engaged as responsible contributors to the future of the school?
• Does your strategic plan consistently guide your staff and board behaviours?
• Do the board members' gifts match the strategic goals outlined in your plan?
• Do you need mediation among leadership?
• Are the principal and staff 'on the same page' as the board?
• Does the mission of the school stay on track, year over year?
• Do you need to breathe new life into your older strategic plan?
• Do you have a robust advancement plan aimed ?

From marketing, fundraising, staff development, board best practices, governance alignment, leadership evaluation, or mediation, Shepherd Consulting can walk the journey to fruitful growth. 

 "By their fruit, you will recognize them." Jesus

• Now that you're settling into a 'new normal', do your plans and goals need a refresh?
• Do you want your pastor growing and working in sync with your church board/council? Try our custom 360 review.
• Is your youth ministry struggling to be consistently gratifying?
• Is your pastor on a different page than the board/council? 
• Do you have challenges finding gifted servant-leaders and volunteers?
• Can you sense the frustration between the church family and its board/council?
• Does your council, leader-board, and staff feel equipped in their roles?
• Are your leaders invigorated by clearly named goals?
• Are particular ministries in need of refreshing (e.g evangelism)?
• Have you developed clear, robust and encouraging reviews for ministry staff that align with the strategic goals of the church?

In the spirit of Jesus' words "Every good tree bears good fruit," our mission at Shepherd Consulting is to ensure your church will become increasingly healthy and produce good fruit. Through a wide variety of tools, training, strategic planning, and coaching, we'll strengthen your ministries. The content is meant to serve leaders from pastors, councils, boards, and committees to work as one.

"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." Einstein

• Scratching your brain for language and images to communicate your values?
• Looking for a well-defined faith foundation to provide a framework for your business?
• Seeking to find the right cause to be associated with your business?
• Do you need a strategic plan focused on your value-driven goals?
• Is your staff all serving in the same direction?
• Do you need a value-based employee evaluation process?
• Are you searching for a value-driven leader in a time of transition?

From mediation, strategic planning, leadership development, or leadership search, Shepherd Consulting will ensure your business efforts match your values and growth desires.