the resonance effect
The Resonance Effect is the transformational change that ripples through an organization when working with our team of specially matched experts. We don't merely provide technical consulting - we ignite a process of rediscovering purpose, unleashing potential and refining vision.
build bridges without giving up space
Our services
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Leadership Development
Our leadership development consulting focuses on equipping your leaders with the skills, wisdom and support needed to guide your congregation with clarity, conviction and care. We assess your current leadership team dynamics and structures, then deliver customized coaching and training around crucial areas like:
Succession planning & leadership pipelines
Team unity & shared vision
Decision making frameworks
Conflict management & communication
Leading with emotional intelligence
Cultivating a healthy staff culture
With our guidance, your leadership can become more aligned, resilient and empowered to handle complexity.
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Church Consulting
We provide comprehensive consulting services tailored to the unique needs and goals of your church. Our team of experienced consultants works closely with you to identify areas of growth, navigate challenges, and develop practical strategies for enhancing your ministry's impact.
Our church consulting services include:
Vision and mission clarification
Organizational structure and governance review
Financial management and stewardship planning
Congregational growth and engagement strategies
Worship and programming evaluation and enhancement
Facility and property management guidance
Community outreach and partnership development
Whether your church is facing specific challenges or seeking to proactively strengthen its ministry, our consultants bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide you forward.
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LGBTQ Inclusion
We guide churches seeking to become fully inclusive of LGBTQ individuals through an immersive, judgement-free process that dismantles old assumptions, forges connections and alignments values with practices. Our LGBTQ inclusion consulting includes:
Education workshops on gender, sexuality and allyship
Facilitating sensitive conversations across the congregation
Policy review & revisions around marriage, leadership roles, etc.
Advice on gender-neutral facilities & visual representations
Ongoing training as awareness and inclusion grows
By working with us, your church can progress along the path towards complete LGBTQ inclusion at the right pace, backed by our expertise navigating complex dynamics.
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Change Management
Change can be enormously challenging despite best intentions. We mitigate the risks and barriers that arise when introducing major transitions like a new pastor, mergers, site expansions or renovations. Our specialty is uniting teams around a shared purpose throughout turbulent shifts. We provide:
Stakeholder analysis & transition mapping
Customized change management plans
Leadership alignment & community building
Communication strategy, messaging and rollout
Progress tracking frameworks & refinement
With our change management consulting, your business will be able to implement changes smoothly and stick to the process. We turn uncertainty into opportunity.
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Children's ministry
Ensuring your children’s ministry aligns with your church's vision and effectively nurtures young congregants is vital for the long-term. We specialize in building safe, stimulating and spiritually-enriching programs for kids including:
Recruiting & training high-quality volunteers
Evaluating & improving Sunday School curriculums
Rethinking outdated assumptions around format, style or culture
Leveraging technology more meaningfully
Fostering stronger connections with parents
Our goal is to help you create a children’s ministry where each child feels seen, valued and supported in their faith journey.
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Higher Ed reform
We help colleges and universities evolve their academic programs, campus cultures and operational models to effectively prepare future faith leaders for the complex realities of 21st century ministry. Our higher ed reform consulting includes:
Curriculum analysis & integration of critical contexts like technology, activism, media literacy, etc.
Faculty training on inclusive pedagogies and diverse learning styles
Policy review through justice, equity and social responsibility lenses
Restructuring degree programs for flexibility
Transition support for administrative & business process changes
By partnering with us, seminaries can reduce insider-outsider dynamics, revive innovation and foster more experiential, action-oriented learning. We guide you through the process of equipping graduates who can bridge divides across theological and social spectra.