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For church leaders who want to know the demographic context of the area around their church, interpreted by a professional consultant.

1. Provides a report of census data in categories of income, dwellings, family structure, needs, etc.
2. Ties the context of demographics to the mission and makeup of your church.
How to order:
~ Determine the size of the area you want studied (recommended: 3, 4, or 5 miles).
~Provide the Church Doctor with:
- Your church’s Mission Statement.
- Size of your church, in worship attendance.
- Makeup of the church membership: income, age, ethnicity, etc.
- One-page statement of perceived strengths and challenges of your church.
3. You will receive:
~ A printout of the census data.
~ Interpretation and observations by the Church Doctor.
~ Specific recommendations tailored to your church and its context.

For a cost quote, identify the size of area you want studied and contact us.

You can expect the following features from your Demographic Consultation:

1. A factual report of demographic census data for your target area.
2. Interpretation by a Church Doctor of that target area from the perspective of your unique congregation.
3. Professional observations about your church in the context of your specific area.
4. Specific recommendations that will direct you to make an effective impact on your target area.
5. Focus on the people groups, cultural nuances, and demographic uniqueness of the community in which God has placed your ministry.
6. A presentation of trends and expected demographic changes and their impact on your mission goals.
7. A written report, printout of census data, and PowerPoint presentation of graphic displays.
8. Consultant access and support by phone and e-mail.

You will benefit from a Demographic Consultation in the following ways:

1. You will turn “myths” and “hunches” about your community into factual information.
2. You will know intelligently if your church has the ability to minister effectively to your target area.
3. You will know specifically how your church can minister effectively to your target area.
4. You will reduce fear of changes in your community, perceiving opportunities instead.
5. You will be able to communicate to your church the realities of your target area.