What are the advantages of having a consultant? * Offers an objective view of all factors (history, personnel, facilities, etc.). * Provides positive suggestions from a "neutral source". * Can state conclusions or suggestions that a pastor may not be able to offer. * Gives quality time to evaluation with a view to a broad perspective.
Recent results from consultations:
* Amarillo, Texas First Church of the Nazarene relocated to new facilities. In the process they started CareRings and had 14 groups within 7 months. * Oilton, Oklahoma First Church of God took 74 people through the initial shepherd/leader training. Within the first 9 months they reached over 130 people weekly in small groups and had more than 30 trained leaders serving. * The Michigan District Sunday School and Discipleship Convention featured CareRings at their convention in August 2007 and 75 % of all pastors who took the training chose to start CareRings to complement and help build their Sunday schools.
Thank you for checking out bible Study Small Groups.com. We are excited that you are interested in small groups and/or Sunday school. If you do not find the resource here that you need, I am happy to tailor a seminar or consultation to fit your situation. I would be delighted to help in any way I can. Blessings as you minister "in His name." Dave
Dave has consulted coast to coast in the areas of spiritual formation, Sunday school, leadership, and small groups. He has consulted for the Wesleyan Methodist, Independant, Presbyterian, Church of God, Nazarene, and Baptist churches in over a dozen states over the past 15 years. His consultation plans cover a broad spectrum of concerns. With an earned doctorate in spiritual formation and church growth, an over 30 years as a local pastor, Dave has the both the breadth of experience and the depth of understanding to make a significant contribution to churches of all sizes.
Consultation is available in the areas of local church leadership, Sunday school, starting/developing small groups, and spiritual formation.
There are three basic plans Dr. Slamp offers that cover a wide spectrum of needs:
Basic Plan: The Basic Plan includes three factors... 1.) Initial gathering and evaluation of information. 2.) One on site visit to the church for presentation and future planning. 3.) Follow up with a written summation report with conclusions and suggested "next steps."
Advanced Plan:The Advanced Plan offers a more in depth evaluation (including history) and the additional benefit of 6 months extended phone/email support to any members of the staff or leadership teams.
Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan includes everything in the Basic and Advanced Plans. It also includes two visits to the local church: Typically (if the consultation is in the area of small groups, for example) the first trip is an initial introduction to all the staff and leaders/teachers of the local church. The second trip is typically 4 to 5 months later in which the key players are coached and given the complete 8 hours of training to lead small groups in the CareRing system.
Honorarium for all plans are set on a sliding scale established by the size of the congregation, plus expenses.
