Why Francis Governance and Leadership Consulting?

Francis Governance and Leadership exists to help churches and faith-based organizations align their governance structures, policies, and procedures to strengthen leadership and support long-term organizational effectiveness.

Our Mission

Francis Governance and Leadership Consulting exists to help churches and faith-based organizations align their governance structures, policies, and procedures to strengthen leadership and support long-term organizational effectiveness.

Our Values

  • Governance Alignment for Leadership Effectiveness

  • Organizational Health and Integrity

  • Clarity and Accountability

  • Gospel Faithfulness

Our Services

FGLC provides consulting, assessment, coaching, and training in the following areas:  

Core Consulting Services:  

  • Governance Reviews and Advisory Services

  • Strategic Governance Planning and Organizational Development

  • Leadership Assessments and Organizational Review.

Additional Services: 

  • Governance and Policy Development

  • Specialized Governance Research and Writing

Future services to include: 

  • Leadership Coaching and Advising

  • Staff and Leadership Development

  • Interim Leadership Consultation

For a complete description of services, please see the Our Services Guide.

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While our primary focus is serving churches and ministries, many of the governance and leadership principles taught through FGLC are equally applicable to Christian schools, and faith-based nonprofit organizations.

Why Francis Governance and Leadership exists: 

Churches exist to glorify God by preaching the gospel, making disciples, and carrying out the mission that Christ has entrusted to His Church (Matthew 28:18–20; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8).

While pastors and church leaders rightly focus on preaching, teaching, discipleship, and evangelism, the organizational structures that support these ministries can often be overlooked. Yet healthy governance, leadership, and organizational systems are essential to sustaining a church’s mission, protecting its integrity, and supporting long-term effectiveness.

Many churches/ministries/organizations struggle with questions such as:

  • Are our bylaws aligned with our current ministry practices?

  • Do our policies and procedures support accountability and transparency?

  • Are leadership roles and responsibilities clearly defined?

  • Do we have effective systems for membership, discipline, and leadership development?

  • Are we prepared for leadership transitions and future growth?

  • Are our governing documents and organizational practices prepared to support future ministry growth?

Francis Governance and Leadership helps churches address these critical questions by providing objective assessments, practical guidance, and strategic recommendations grounded in biblical principles, sound governance practices, and effective organizational leadership.

Common Problem Areas we address :

  • Church Bylaws and Constitutions

  • Policies and Procedures

  • Strategic Organizational Planning

  • Organizational Effectiveness

  • Governance Structures

  • Membership Processes

The goal is simple: To help organizations build healthy governance structures to strengthen leadership and support long-term organizational effectiveness.

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