"What we fail to see is that our success by the old formula is like a map that has guided us to the edge of known territory. We cross a line into new territory and when we try to apply our old map there, strange and frustrating things happen. We get into a vicious cycle. We continue to explore our new and problematic territory with an old map, and that makes our problems worse. Our certainty that our old map must work drives us into a state of great pain and frustration. Only when our pain gets excruciating are we willing to humble ourselves and consider new actions that might allow us to successfully progress in our new situation."

Robert E. Quinn's Deep Change: Discovering the Leader Within, Jossey-Bass, page 66.

Key Benefits of Using
Continuous Improvement Ministries
As Your Church Consultants


CIM brings three quarters of a century of business, church, denomination and consulting experience to your church or ministry organization.

CIM transfers knowledge to the church or ministry organization and trains it to be its own consultant.

CIM brings a unique assessment instrument and a special blend of the church and business world to your situation.

Capabilities in
Church Management Consulting


These are only a sampling of CIM's capabilities. Tell us your need. We will work with you to provide the expertise you need.

  • Speaking at Church Retreats or Seminars Do you need a speaker? CIM has years of training and experience in making presentations to churches, in leading retreats, and in helping with evangelistic events. For help or information, email us, write us, fax us or call us.
  • Problem Solving CIM is noted for its organizational problem solving abilities. We work with the pastoral staff team or Elder Board in identifying and resolving key organizational issues.
  • Developing Teams CIM has experienced professionals who can assist your church or ministry organization with its team development.
  • Improvement Planning CIM can assist your organization with its improvement planning requirements. From assessment to strategic planning CIM has experienced professionals available to facilitate your requirements.
  • Total Quality Management The professionals at CIM have provided quality and productivity training to thousands of individuals. We have consultants that have specialized in TQM, Teams, Leadership and Managing Change in the business community. We also have consultants that are certified in Natural Church Development techniques, the Church's version of TQM. Contact us today for more information.
  • Church Revitalization CIM has helped churches that feel they may be at the end of their organizational vitality to enter into a process of revitalization. This is certainly a spiritual endeavor. In prior decades, it was approached with events like Revival Meetings, Lay Renewal Weekends, Prayer Seminars, and Spiritual Retreats. These events, or their equivalents, are still needed. However, in today's climate of rapid change from the Industrial Era to the Information Age, and with generations living longer, churches must look, also, at the alignment of their Mission, Core Values, Vision, Organizational Structure, and church culture.Give us a call.
  • Organizational Assessments  Prior to beginning any new improvement effort or a strategic plan, an organization should first try to understand where it is. The organizational assessment does this and more. It sets the stage for change. Contact CIM for more information.
  • Leadership Development The professionals at CIM have been providing Leadership Development and Training programs for numerous Fortune 100/500 companies for 20 years or more. Contact them today for more information.
  • Meeting Facilitation Whether it's a meeting that needs facilitating or an organization that requires facilitation skills, CIM can help. Contact us today. We'll help your group, task force or team come to a meeting of the minds in the most efficient and effective manner.
  • Conflict Resolution Are some people in your organization "hard to handle"? Is your organization conflicted? CIM can help you. We have trained professionals in effective communication skills. Contact us today for more information.
  • Change Management Has your organization recently gone through an improvement effort that wasn't as successful as it should have been? One reason church consulting efforts fail is because nobody thought to manage the change brought about by the new plans and improvements. Give us a call or send an email.
  • Communication Issues Is your organization in conflict? Do the staff have trouble communicating with the laity? Are your volunteers unhappy and you can't find out why? CIM has trained professionals in effective communications. We can work with your organization.
  • Training and Discipleship Processes CIM does world-class training seminars to large or small groups, including workshops. We use up-to-date techniques that communicate with every learning style and personality type. Our content is relevant and practical, yet based on cutting-edge research. And we are in touch with the global church scene.

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