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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