Strategies and Guidance for Ministries

When seeking a qualified consultant, an organization needs to look for someone who has extensive work experience, relevant knowledge, boldness, creative thinking skills, communication proficiency, and professional credibility. John Ashmen's clients and customers, employees, board members, and colleagues will tell you that he excels in all those areas, which is verified by his stellar track record. Additionally, his moral compass is set by an enduring commitment to Jesus Christ.

Following are comments from individuals who have worked with John in one capacity or another:

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While John has vast experience in administration and operations of faith-based nonprofit organizations and associations of all sizes, his knowledge and involvement in the following areas is especially noteworthy:

• Leadership Succession (including preparation, process, and follow-up)
• Board Governance (including policy formulation and enactment)
• Imaging, Branding, and Rebranding
• Conflict Resolution
• Marketing and Sales
• Creative Funding
• Public Relations
• Government Relations

John also has extensive experience in:

• Meeting/Event Planning and Facilitation
• Event Emceeing

These are subjects John is often asked to address from the platform at fundraising events and conferences, on radio interviews and panel discussions, or in special meetings:

• How Christians need to approach the stubborn problem of homelessness*
• Why social justice can actually be in conflict with biblical justice
• Understanding the "power of place" and how our habitat affects us
• Being versus doing and the tension those in faith-focused vocations face
• Leaving a legacy that will last through multiple generations

Contact John directly to inquire about his consulting and speaking availability and arrangements. Naturally, all preliminary discussions, via email and phone or in person, are done gratis.