We believe that every church has the potential for healthy growth. God has placed the “body parts” necessary for churches to fulfill their mission and vision. We exist to help leaders tap those unseen and undiscovered resources to reach their full potential as a body of believers. This is who we are.
Passionate
We have a passion for the local church. We believe the local church is the best instrument for getting the Good News of Jesus Christ to the world, yet too often it becomes bogged down in bureaucracy, red tape and yes, poor leadership. Many pastors followed God’s call into the ministry because they were good speakers, not great leaders. Homegrown Leadership partners with local pastors to help them develop the behavior and actions to accomplish their God-given purpose. The key word is “partners”. We believe that everyone should be able to afford the help they need to make their church a healthy, growing church.
Partners
Most consultants are expensive and some can be very expensive. And once they’re finished giving you their advice, they’re gone. At Homegrown Leadership, we want to form a partnership that lasts for years. That’s why our services are affordable, flexible, and practical. We don’t operate like most consultants. Because we’re more than a consulting service. We’re a partner with you, helping you do what God has mandated you to accomplish. If you are facing a struggle in ministry, we’re here to help you figure it out. For church-wide issues like dwindling attendance, low participation from “volunteers” or staff development, we’re here to offer an outside-in view of your ministry and offer suggestions based on years of experience of working with churches just like yours!
We limit the number of churches we work with at any given time. This allows us to devote our time to helping you instead of spreading ourselves too thin. We’re not doing this solely for the money. We do what we do because we want to see churches doing what God wants them to do. And do it well. We put serving you first and making a profit second. We even have limited funding available to offer some churches assistance free of charge! If you are in desperate need of help and just can’t afford help, contact us to see if you may qualify for free assistance.
Personal
For more personal issues like stress, burnout, conflict or just a lack of purpose or drive, we can help you navigate the landscape through professional coaching. Just as coaches help professional athletes develop and focus their natural talent, we can do the same for you through coaching. If you’ve never used a personal coach before, check out our testimonials to see how coaching can benefit you and help you become all that God intended you to be.
Our coaching is handled over the phone, so there’s no travel expense or schedule issues. When you call, you will be calling our personal cell phones, not an office phone that just rings after hours. We believe you should be able to reach the people you are paying to help you. And sometimes you need to talk to someone outside of normal business hours. Like right after the service on Sunday!
Don’t keep muddling through on your own. Contact us to schedule a free call to discuss how coaching can help you connect with God’s purpose for your life.
Purposeful
It’s been said that “The only people who need a coach are those in the game.” At Homegrown Leadership, our goal is the health and well-being of both you and your church. We know that God placed you right where you are for a purpose. We’re here to help you discover that purpose and then fulfill it. That’s why we don’t fit the traditional “consultant” model. A consultant typically comes in, makes some observations and tells you what to do. Then they leave you to yourself to implement their suggestions. A coach, on the other hand, helps people discover for themselves their own potential and then gives them the tools to help them reach their full potential. At Homegrown Leadership, we combine these two approaches. We are consultants in that we will make some observations about your church and determine what can be done to help you become what God has called you to be. Then, we assume the role of coach and work alongside you to help you discover ways in which to implement change that results in God’s plan for you being fulfilled. We wouldn’t feel right about offering you recommendations and then abandoning you to make the changes yourself. We’re both consultants and coaches. Our purpose is to help you and your church reach your full potential.
About Tom
Tom Rawlings has been working with leaders for over 30 years. Tom has a passion for helping pastors and other ministry leaders learn how to not only lead better but to lead other leaders. Pastors have a difficult job juggling all of the functions of ministry. Tom has discovered that learning to lead other leaders is the key to a more productive pastor. In fact, one of the main differences between a struggling church and a growing church is the leadership structure. Pastors of healthy churches lead other leaders. Pastors of struggling churches lead followers. Leading leaders can be a challenge for many pastors. Through practical teaching on the subject of leading leaders, Tom can help your church function more efficiently and simply to accomplish more for the Kingdom of God. For information about hosting a leadership workshop for church leaders in your area, contact Tom.