What is a Healthy Church?Our church health model is based on an research study conducted in late 90’s by our president, Dr. Stephen A. Macchia, involving 2,000 churches & individuals. This study identified 10 traits of a healthy church ministry.

Published by Baker Books, 1999.

The 10 Traits Identified1. God’s Empowering Presence2. God Exalting Worship3. Spiritual Disciplines4. Learning and Growing in Community5. A Commitment to Loving and Caring

Relationships6. Servant-leadership Development7. An Outward Focus8. Wise Administration and Accountability9. Networking with the Body of Christ10. Stewardship and Generosity

A Holistic Approach to Church Health

Traits 1-3Traits 1-3

1. God’s Empowering 1. God’s Empowering PresencePresence

2. God Exalting Worship2. God Exalting Worship

3. Spiritual Disciplines3. Spiritual DisciplinesTraits 4-6Traits 4-6

4. Learning & Growing 4. Learning & Growing in Communityin Community

5. A Commitment to 5. A Commitment to Loving & Caring Loving & Caring RelationshipsRelationships

6. Servant Leadership 6. Servant Leadership DevelopmentDevelopment

““Life of Worship”Life of Worship”

Great CommandmentGreat Commandment

Matt. 22:37Matt. 22:37

““Life of Service”Life of Service”

Great Commission Great Commission

Matt. 28:19Matt. 28:19

““Life of Love”Life of Love”

22ndnd Great Great Commandment Commandment

Matt. 22:39Matt. 22:39

Traits 7-10Traits 7-10

7. Outward Focus7. Outward Focus

8. Wise Administration 8. Wise Administration & Accountability& Accountability

9. Networking with the 9. Networking with the Body of ChristBody of Christ

10. Stewardship & Generosity10. Stewardship & Generosity

Spiritual Discernment

Worship ~ Love ~ Serve

Conducting a church health survey is a wise leadership move. Why? For the same reasons you look both ways before

you cross the street …

• To evaluate where you are

• Where you are headed

• Identify any danger

• and make wise decisions going forward

Conducting a church health survey is a wise leadership move. Why? Accurate Information + Spiritual Discernment = Increased Clarity

Clarity is essential for …

1.Decision Making

2.Strategic Planning

3.Informed Leadership

When is the Ideal Time for a Survey?

Periods of Change • Transition in church leadership

• Shift in demographics of church body

• Change in ministry focus of the church

• Restructuring of staff/program framework

When is the Ideal Time for a Survey?

Periods of New Development

• Capital campaign or building project

• Expanding or relocating to another facility

• Increasing ministry offerings or programs

When is the Ideal Time for a Survey?

Periods of Strategic Planning

• Budgeting for the coming year

• Setting priorities/goals for the coming year

• Identifying the unique strengths of your church to be maximized

• Categorizing the needs of your unique church community

The CHATSM SurveyA Listening Exercise for Churches

This unique resource can help you gather church-wide, objective information

The Church Health Assessment Tool is a ministry resource of Leadership Transformations.

CHATSM Features:• A holistic Biblically-based approach

• Church-driven (coaching optional)

• Add up to 10 custom questions (upgrade)

• Anonymous participation via the Web

• Congregation and Leadership responses are compared side by side

• User-friendly report sent to your email inbox

• Complete the whole process in 30 days or less

Special Pricing$199 Set up fee

$2 per completed survey

$199 Comprehensive Report

Custom Questions Upgrade: $49

Here’s what the sign up process looks like from the

church’s point of view

Sign up in 5 minutes

Fill out a brief church profile

Choose your survey dates

You will receive 3 emails immediately:

1.Your payment receipt

2.Your login information

3.Intro and Access to the Pastor’s Console

The Pastor’s Console is like your “my account” page that

allows you to monitor the CHAT process.

You are in control of the entire process from start to

finish via the Pastor’s Console

The Pastor’s Console

The Pastor’s Console Create up to 10 custom questions ($49)

Print instructions for participants

Monitor participation percentage and financial balance

Print & input paper copies of the survey

Activate this module for $49

For those without a computer.

Input paper surveys here.

Preformatted instructions for

the congregation.

What does the CHAT process look like from

the survey participant’s point of view?

Customized greeting from Pastor Bob

CHAT does all the data collection and tabulation,

delivering a full color report to your email inbox.

Want Additional Help?

One of our Church Health Coaches is just a phone call away.

Telecom packages start at $199.

CHATSM is easy to use 1. Sign up at www.HealthyChurch.net

2. Choose your survey timeframe and invite your church body to participate

3. Receive your easy to read report by email

At www.HealthyChurch.net you can:

• Learn more about the 10 Traits of Vital Ministry

• Preview the survey questions

• Calculate pricing for your church

• View a sample CHAT report

• Read testimonials from other pastors

““Life of Worship”Life of Worship”

Great CommandmentGreat Commandment

Matt. 22:37Matt. 22:37

““Life of Service”Life of Service”

Great Commission Great Commission

Matt. 28:19Matt. 28:19

““Life of Love”Life of Love”

22ndnd Great Great Commandment Commandment

Matt. 22:39Matt. 22:39

CHAT’s holistic church health model

Log on to www.HealthyChurch.net

for more information

The CHATSM

SurveyAn Honest Diagnosis ~ A Hopeful Prognosis