Better decisions in less time with more confidence

				Better decisions in less time with more confidence.
New tools for 21st century organizations				Vital Signs for Episcopal Churches
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Vital Signs Your Vital Signs report will answer important questions including How strong are the signs of health in areas such as Hospitality Morale Conflict Governance Readiness for ministry Worship and music...and several more What are the priorities for the future broken out by age and level of activity? Where will additional energy pay off in higher morale throughout the Body? What are the potential obstacles to growth in your church? How flexible are members in dealing with change? What is the giving potential of your church...and how much room is there for growth? In additional, your Vital Signs report can be customized to help you know Whether members will support a capital project What members want in their next Rector or Associate Rector How members will deal with a pastoral transition How to prepare your church profile in anticipation of a search Are you a consultant? There is a consultant edition of the Vital Signs!						Five Reasons not to Design Your Own Survey!! Comments from Clients "It is a terrific tool. It is thorough, allows for the collection of normative data and is flexible, allowing some parish-specific questions. Also the data collection and reporting are excellent." Ned Loughridge, Senior Warden "I highly recommend the use of these tools. They are very affordable, easy to use, and provide excellent information that can be used to guide the community." Paul Beares, Senior Warden "This instrument takes all subjectivity out of the survey process. It is very objective and provides a clean and clear document that reflects the ministry and culture of the parish." Rev. Tom Gehlsen Transition Minister, Diocese of Iowa "It helped me with a parish that needed to see their reality. The most telling comment was from a vestry member who said "this is us but do we have to tell people". It gave a great starting point for what to do next." Peggy Worzalla Bishop's Assistant for Congregation Development
"The CAT confirms and verifies my experience and intuition and provides feedback to congregations that they generated, putting me in a more neutral position to assist in their work of transition." The Reverend Rebecca McClain Former Director Office of Deployment The Episcopal Church						Contact Information Russ Crabtree Holy Cow! Consulting PO Box 8422 Columbus, Ohio 43201 614-208-4090 russ@holycowconsulting.com