Frequently Asked Questions About Church Innovations

What services do you provide?
Church Innovations offers many helpful services to expand the possibilities in your congregation or church body. Our Consulting methods are unique to each of our clients allowing us to work in partnership on the specific needs of each organization. Also, we conduct seminars that you (or your whole organization) can attend. Visit our Outreach page to learn more.

What denomination does Church Innovations serve?
Church Innovations serves all Christian denominations. We work with congregations, mid-governing bodies, seminaries, schools of theology, universities and church-wide organizations.

Do you have trainings or seminars coming up?
For upcoming trainings or seminars, go to our Outreach page.

What are your fees for consulting?
Church Innovations consulting fees are dependent on the type and length of consulting, as well as on the consultant assigned. For further information, please call us at (651) 644-3653 so we may assess your specific needs.

What kind of research does Church Innovations do?
Church Innovations can work with you to develop research questions and instruments that you can use to learn about your organization. The qualitative approach unique to Church Innovations is called Discovery. It uses the methods of applied ethnography, relies on members of your own organization to gather the stories of your members, and produces a valuable report that can be used in community building, long range planning, and mission and vision work.

How do I get on the Church Innovations mailing list?
Please send an e-mail to information@churchinnovations.org and put “subscribe” in the subject line.

I saw your newsletter and would like to contribute a letter or article. How do I do this?
You may contribute an article to our newsletter or send a letter to the editor by sending your information to editor@churchinnovations.org.

I would like to reproduce one of your products for a class. Can I receive permission to do this?
Church Innovations holds exclusive copyrights to Church Innovations products. No part of our products may be reproduced or used in any form by any means (graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or any information storage and retrieval system) without written permission of the publisher except for brief quotations in critical reviews and articles. Permission to use Church Innovations material is generally considered on a case by case basis. Please call our office at (651) 644-3653 or write an e-mail to information@churchinnovations.org, and we will contact you regarding your request. Please allow at least three weeks for permission to be considered.