The Essence of Process

This week I had the opportunity to attend a training program from a new consulting opportunity that I would like to start in 2008. More on this later.



In this two day program we were provided lots of information on how to effectively move organizations through a consultative process. The particular organization I am working with is Church Doctor Ministries based out of Corunna, Indiana. Dr. Kent Hunter has developed a process to help churches grow and carry out the mission of the Great Commission. He is very knowledgeable, passionate, and motivated about the work that he is doing.



Besides being an accomplished speaker, writer and pastor; Dr. Hunter has also developed a process that can be applied to almost any church in any part of the world to help them grow. The processes that Dr. Hunter has in place are second to none. This combined with a strong support staff has made this program into one of the top consultation programs in the world in my opinion.



But it's not all about the staff, Dr. Hunter, or the consultants that carry out the work of the ministry - the real success to this program comes from the detailed, consistent process that is followed for every consultation. It is almost mind numbing the depth of knowledge and information that is gathered through a highly developed process for every consultation.



On the drive home as my mind and heart raced with excitement about the potential for me to be even a little bit involved in this ministry. I was really excited to know that not only would I have great support staff to lean on, I would have great processes in place to help me be as effective as possible.



Process, creativity, passion, knowledge - all things that help make for very effective work. I like the idea of process, many people don't, but what a really great way to replicate what you do well. And waht a great way to replicate success.