Church Health
Discover Your Path to Flourishing
Is Your Church as Healthy as It Could Be?
Every church leader wants to see their congregation thrive. But knowing where you are and where you need to go can be challenging. That's where a Church Health Assessment becomes invaluable—giving you clarity, direction, and a proven roadmap for growth.
As a certified Natural Church Development (NCD) coach and consultant, I partner with churches to assess their health and create customized strategies for sustainable, life-giving ministry.
What is Natural Church Development?
Natural Church Development is the world's most extensively researched church health methodology, having assessed over 80,000 churches globally. The research reveals that healthy churches grow—not through gimmicks or quick fixes, but through intentionally developing eight essential quality characteristics:
Empowering Leadership - Equipping believers for ministry
Gift-Based Ministry - Mobilizing people according to their God-given gifts
Passionate Spirituality - Cultivating genuine, contagious faith
Functional Structures - Creating systems that serve your mission
Inspiring Worship - Experiencing God's presence authentically
Holistic Small Groups - Building transformational community
Need-Oriented Evangelism - Reaching your community effectively
Loving Relationships - Demonstrating Christ's love practically
The NCD process doesn't just give you data—it identifies your church's minimum factor, the specific area that, when strengthened, creates momentum across your entire ministry.
Service Tiers
Choose the level of support that fits your church's season and needs:
FOUNDATIONAL ASSESSMENT
Perfect for churches beginning their health journey
What's Included:
Complete NCD Online Survey (30 participants)
Comprehensive Health Profile & Results Analysis
Leadership Orientation Session
Church Health Team Training
Customized Next Steps Roadmap
Best For: Churches wanting a clear snapshot of their current health and actionable first steps forward.
GROWTH PARTNERSHIP
For churches ready for sustained transformation
What's Included:
Baseline + Follow-Up NCD Surveys (track progress over 12 months)
Comprehensive Results Profiles with Trend Analysis
Leadership Orientation & Health Team Training
Quarterly Coaching Calls (4 strategic sessions)
Customized Implementation Playbook
Email Support Throughout the Process
Optional On-Site Consultation
Best For: Churches committed to making measurable progress and building momentum over time.
FLOURISHING INTENSIVE
For churches pursuing comprehensive health
What's Included:
Baseline + Follow-Up NCD Surveys with Deep Analysis
Comprehensive Results Profiles & Progress Tracking
Leadership Orientation & Advanced Training
Monthly Coaching Calls (12 sessions for ongoing support)
Detailed Implementation Playbook & Resources
Up to Two On-Site Consultations
Priority Email & Phone Support
Advanced Training Materials & Resources
Best For: Churches navigating major transitions, revitalization, or ready to invest deeply in long-term health and vitality.
The Assessment Process
ASSESS → Your leadership and congregation complete a research-backed online survey
DISCOVER → Receive a comprehensive profile revealing strengths and growth opportunities
STRATEGIZE → Work together to create a customized action plan
IMPLEMENT → Execute your strategy with expert coaching and support
MEASURE → Track progress and celebrate growth through follow-up assessments
Why Work With Stelly Leadership?
Certified Expertise | As a certified Natural Church Development coach and consultant, you're receiving proven methodology backed by the world's most extensive church research.
Beyond the Data | You won't just receive a report—you'll gain a strategic partner committed to your church's flourishing.
Customized Approach | Every church has a unique DNA. Your assessment and strategy will be tailored to your specific context, challenges, and calling.
Practical Implementation | The best assessment is worthless without action. You'll receive clear, achievable next steps designed for real transformation.
Ongoing Partnership | Church health isn't a one-time event. I walk alongside you through the entire journey—from assessment to implementation to celebrating growth.
Common Questions Churches Ask
How long does the assessment take?
The online survey takes 20-30 minutes per participant. You'll receive results within 2-3 weeks of survey completion.
Who should participate in the survey?
We recommend involving 30 engaged participants including pastoral staff, leaders, and active congregation members for the most accurate results.
What if we've done assessments before?
NCD's research-based approach often reveals insights that other assessments miss. Many churches find that previous assessments told them what was wrong, but NCD shows them where to focus for maximum impact.
Can this work for churches of any size?
Absolutely. NCD has been validated in churches from 50 to 5,000+ in attendance across 70+ countries and denominations.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
The trail to organizational flourishing isn't always easy, but it's always worth it. Along the way, you'll discover capabilities you didn't know you had, witness your team operate at levels that surprise everyone, and experience the deep satisfaction that comes from building something that matters.
Let's start the conversation about your church's health journey.
Whether you're navigating transition, seeking renewed vision, or simply wanting to be more intentional about ministry effectiveness, I'm here to help guide your next steps.