PJ Pickens' Consultation

03/02/2023

What is a mission statement and vision statement? How are they different? Why are they important? I answer these questions in my latest blog entry.

One of the more confusing topics I see in the church world is around the topic of a mission and vision statement. Many will use them inter...

02/21/2023

Is planning in the church world too much like a business? I have engaged in this conversation many times over the years. Read my post on this issue. https://pjpickensconsultation.blogspot.com/2023/02/is-planning-treating-church-like.html

All to His Glory!

Throughout my 27 years in ministry I have had discussions with many about the role of planning in the church. For some it feels like we are...

02/16/2023

What is a Comprehensive Church Consultation?

If you find your church in a place where you feel stuck or declining, you may want to consider investing in a comprehensive church consulta...

02/16/2023

Why am I passionate about the local church and want to help it thrive using the gifts and experience God has graciously given to me.

I came to know Christ when I was 17 years old. For the most part, I did not grow up going to church. I grew up not knowing my dad until th...

02/16/2023

My name is Jon Pickens and I have a passion to help churches become more intentional and focused on their unique mission. I have been in full time ministry for over 27 years, 16 as a student ministries pastor and 11 as a lead pastor of First Baptist Church in Lowell, MI. I have a passion for the church to thrive in a time when things are changing quickly and more and more challenges face the church. I have facilitated countless planning meetings, whether it be for the church or other Christian ministries. It has been said that a failure to plan is a plan to fail. This is why I am engaged in church consultation. I am a certified church consultant through Church Answers. I offer a few different options for churches in packages from a general consultation to strategic planning facilitation. I find that many churches do not need to always go through the expense and time of a full consultation but would benefit greatly from someone from the outside facilitating a two day strategic planning session, helping the leadership identify the major objectives and “get there goals” for their ministry.