Why is a Comprehensive Governance Assessment Needed?
Churches often operate with outdated bylaws, unclear policies, and/or governance structures that do not align with their mission, growth, or legal responsibilities.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.
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.
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.
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 on small bylaw revisions, and more than a year producing a new set.
FGLC can save your church/organization months of work and emotional 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.
Each service is customized based on the size of the organization, the complexity of its governance needs, 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!
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.
