II. Leadership Effectiveness & Organizational Health Assessment.
This service provides an outside evaluation of the effectiveness and alignment of your organization’s leadership structure, flow of authority, decision-making processes, and organizational systems.
This service includes:
Staff interviews and assessments.
Member interviews.
Organizational Analysis.
Strategic recommendations.
Written report of the findings.
A leadership presentation to your pastors, elders, staff, and key ministry leaders.
Recommended readings.
Many churches and organizations operate with leadership structures that have evolved over time rather than being intentionally designed. As a result, leaders often experience:
Unclear roles and responsibilities
Communication breakdowns between staff, leadership, and members
Ineffective decision-making processes
Organizational drift from mission and vision
Tension or confusion around authority and accountability
Difficulty navigating growth or transition
Without an objective assessment, leadership issues can remain hidden until they begin to impact unity, trust, and organizational health.
What this service provides for your church:
A clear, objective understanding of your current leadership and organizational health
Identification of strengths, gaps, and structural weaknesses
Practical, actionable recommendations for improvement
Clarity around roles, responsibilities, and decision-making structures
Improved alignment between mission, leadership, and operations
A roadmap for strengthening governance and leadership effectiveness
External perspective from a neutral, experienced advisor
Note
This is not a leadership coaching or development program. Instead, it is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate whether your leadership structures, governance systems, and organizational practices are functioning effectively—and to identify areas where improvement is needed.
Investment
It’s hard to put a value on an investment that saves your church years of unnecessary conflict and heartache! Invest in your organization’s future by partnering with Francis Governance and Leadership to address your church’s governance, leadership, or organizational challenges.
Every project begins 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.
Comprehensive assessments begin at $2,500.00, with pricing varying based on your organization's size, needs, and the scope of the engagement. Each service is customized based on the size of the organization, the complexity of its governing documents, and the scope of services requested.
View our pricing guide here or contact us for a proposal tailored for your organization!
Whats the Difference Between the Governance and Leadership Assessments?
The Governance Assessment Focuses On:
Documents, bylaws, policies, structures
Governance Practices on Paper
Reviews Documents and Systems
The Leadership Assessment Focuses On:
People, leadership systems, communication, and decision-making
Leadership effectiveness
Interviews leaders and members