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Sacred Structures (by Jim Baker)

Description

Sacred Structures serves churches that emphasize values-driven cultures, embrace change, and engage in initiatives like church planting, multi-site launches, and community revitalization. Sacred Structures' experience includes leading stewardship campaigns and managing large church staff. As a Certified Meeting Facilitator, Jim Baker works collaboratively with church leadership teams to facilitate strategic planning and address common challenges such as divisive change, poor planning, and communication breakdowns. His consulting approach is tailored and collaborative, focusing on diagnosing needs and helping churches identify their unique strengths rather than imposing a pre-determined strategy. The goal is to provide valuable, cost-effective guidance that leads to lasting improvements in church health and effectiveness through customized consulting packages.

Features

  • Personalized coaching and consulting
  • Toolkits and template resources
  • Blog
  • Organizational tools and resources dealing with mission, manpower, methods, money, movement, message, might, meetings, and maximization measurement
  • Church consultation packages

Recommended Audience

clergy leaders, human resource managers, staff relations teams

Cost

Varies per service

Practical Applications

  • Download one of the free resources on the site such as the Pastor Search Committee Tool Kit or the Measuring What Matters; 100 Meaningful Church Metrics Guide and evaluate how it can help solve challenges for your ministry leadership.

  • Use consultation to diagnose areas of need and discover healthy solutions without driving your team to a pre-determined outcome.

About the Contributor

Contributor
John James

Associate for Resource Consulting

John James is a person who centers compassion and connection at the heart of his work. He has a professional background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and a deep commitment to serving others across all contexts. With a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Spalding University and Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA), he brings a wealth of expertise in providing support and guidance to others in need. John’s journey in the field of ABA has been driven by a desire to integrate his passion for helping others with his professional practice, bringing compassion, empathy, and a spirit of service to his work.

In his current role as Resource Consultant with the Center for Congregations, John is dedicated to fostering growth, providing congregations with pertinent resources, guiding congregational leaders through the Center’s many pillars or support, and creating a meaningful and inclusive community for all. Drawing on his experience in clinical leadership and informed by behavioral philosophy, he offers a unique blend of professional expertise and guidance to address the holistic needs of congregations. With a heart for helping and a commitment to serving others in alignment with their faith values, John seeks to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those he encounters.

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