God loves the world. God loves his church. God desires healthy churches that will reach the world for Jesus. This is my belief and, since you’re here, I trust it is your belief as well. Yet, between 75-85% of churches in the United States have plateaued or are in decline. Many churches need help, but as leaders, we don’t always see things clearly in our own context. Declined, plateaued, or growing, all churches could use a fresh set of eyes to help evaluate where they’re at and where they need to go.
Here to help you thrive
As a Certified Church Consultant and a pastor with 20+ years of experience, Mike Bergman brings experience, knowledge, and professionalism to help your church thrive. He founded Ozark Hills Consulting LLC out of a passion to see churches and pastors be their best. Whether your church is struggling and not sure what to do or healthy and growing and you want to stay on track, Mike is here to help.
“The consultation was very practical and helpful. We have adopted Mike’s recommendations as a two-year plan.”
Tony Jones, Pastor First Baptist Rich Hill
What we offer
Mike’s specialties include:
Pastoral Coaching / Mentoring
Rural Church Revitalization
Church Finances and Budgeting
Focused and Comprehensive Consultations
Specialized Workshops
Church Budgeting
Developing a Discipleship Pathway
Developing an Effective Membership Class
And more!
Consultation services include:
Know Your Community demographics (makeup of population) and psychographic (attitudes and values of population) report ($197 via churchanswers.com)
Three coaching calls (beginning, middle, and end of process)
On-site interviews and facility assessments (if needed)
Final written report with findings and suggestions for moving forward
Check out our free resource on developing a discipleship pathway for your church!
Contact Ozark Hills Consulting for a free 30-60 minute discovery call to assess our ability to assist you, discuss pricing, and decide if you want to move forward.
If you feel that Ozark Hills may be a good fit for your church’s needs, you’ll receive a proposal and contract detailing the project’s steps and scope, consultation schedule, and final costs. That way there will be no surprises or hidden fees. Once accepted, we’ll begin the consultation process and secure your community demographics and psychographics report.
Once the proposal is accepted, we’ll schedule all onsite work. This includes any interviews, facility tours, and other relevant activities.
Once the consultation work is complete, your Ozark Hills consultant will compile all data and produce a final report summarizing findings and offering recommendations to help your church move forward. Three-to-six months after you receive the report, you’ll have the opportunity for a final coaching call to discuss the process.
“Mike presented the workshop material in a very conversational manner and answered all our questions, helping us dive in more deeply.”
Woody Wilson, Director of Missions Osage River Baptist Association
Rates*
Coaching Call
60 Minutes, Phone or Zoom
$45
Specialized Workshop (beginning at)
plus travel In-person or via Zoom
$300
Focused Consultation (beginning at)
plus travel includes demographics report, various addons extra
$1,000
Comprehensive Consultation
plus travel includes demographics report, various addons extra
Contact for pricing
Other Services on Request
Contact to discuss details and pricing
*Flexible rates may be available for churches with limited budgets. Contact to discuss your church’s unique situation and available options.
We have no exact numbers, but researchers estimate that between 70 and 85% of churches in the United States have plateaued or are declining. Only a quarter or less of churches experience any type of growth. Over the past twenty-five years, the median size of the typical evangelical church has fallen from near 120 to…