The Governance Assessment and Review
Francis Governance and Leadership Consulting exists to help churches and ministry organizations build healthy governance structures and create sustainable systems that support long-term ministry effectiveness. Through governance reviews, leadership assessments, and specialized research services, Francis Governance and Leadership Consulting serves organizations by aligning governance to strengthen leadership, preparing them to navigate modern challenges with clarity and confidence.
Our goal is to help churches align their governance structures, leadership systems, and organizational practices with their mission, values, and biblical convictions in order to avoid conflict and support success.
The FGLC Governance Assessment helps address unseen needs, risks, and works to strengthen leadership goals!
I. Church Governance Assessment & Review.
Our Premier Service
The church governance review includes the following:
A comprehensive review of all governing documents.
A comprehensive review of all church policies and procedures.
A review of member meeting minutes as needed.
Governance recommendations following the review.
A written report of the findings, along with recommendations.
A leadership presentation to your pastors, elders, staff, and key ministry leaders.
Recommended readings.
Why is a Comprehensive Review needed?
Churches often operate with outdated bylaws, unclear policies, and/or governance structures that no longer align with their mission, growth, or legal responsibilities.
These issues can create confusion, leadership conflict, unnecessary risk, and barriers to effective ministry.
A governance review helps ensure your church is structured to meet relevant ministry needs, support long-term health, promote accountability, and advance mission effectiveness.
What the Assessment Provides:
Through this assessment, Francis Governance and Leadership Consulting identifies gaps, inconsistencies, and governance risks, providing practical recommendations to strengthen clarity, accountability, and organizational health.
Expected Outcomes:
Clear and effective governance structure recommendations
Reduced organizational risk
Greater accountability and transparency
Improved leadership decision-making
Alignment between governing documents and ministry practices
Increased confidence among leaders and members
Save Time and Heartache!
Most churches spend months working a small bylaw revisions, and more than a year producing a new set.
FGLC can save your church/organization months of work and frustration,.
Investment
It’s hard to put a value on an investment that can save your church years of unnecessary conflict, confusion, and heartache!
And that’s our goal: To add value to your organization.
Healthy governance protects your mission, strengthens your leadership, and positions your organization to thrive for generations.
Every project starts with a conversation. We want to hear your story, understand your unique circumstances, and learn about your goals so we can recommend the services that best meet your church's needs.
A full governance assessment typically begins at $2,500.00 and varies based on the organization's desires, size, and scope of the project. Each service is customized based on the size of the organization, the complexity of its governing documents, and the scope of services requested.
To see our complete pricing breakdown, click here or contact us for a customized proposal.
More importantly, let’s have a conversation. I’d love to hear your story!
Request a Complimentary Consultation
It’s hard to put a value on an investment that saves your church years of unnecessary conflict and heartache! Invest in your future and contact Francis Governance and Leadership to discuss your church’s governance, leadership, or organizational challenges.
Tailored Consulting Services:
Every church faces unique challenges and we want to hear your story!
If your needs do not fit neatly within one of our signature services, Francis Governance and Leadership can develop a customized package designed around your specific goals, governance needs, and leadership challenges.
Investment: Contact for custom pricing and project scope/parameters.
