Consulting
is an extended relationship with a church or leader. Unlike a short visit which could be a weekend conference or even a one hour workshop, an extended visit could be three months or three years. It involves vision planning, revitalization strategies, and new program development. The following are examples.

Example #1: A few months or longer
This can involve open workshops to the congregation, private counseling, and "coaching" (see below) for thechurch leader. The purpose is to provide immediate teaching, inspiration, and sense of direction, especially in the development of a new ministry/

Ramping up a family ministry: one exciting possibility is to use the consulting visits to ramp up a family ministry. The regular visits give a reason to meet. It gives a reason to invite friends and family. It gives some momentum to starting up a family ministry.

Tae Shin has a way of making the theoretical practical, where biblical truth can be readily accessed and applied into life. If you have an appreciation for those who communicate God's Word with straightforwardness and insight, Tae is the man for you.
Pastor James Yim
Living Way Community Church, Los Angeles, CA.
A year consulting relationship.

Pastor Tae's seminars on relationship and parenting were and will continue to bless our church. I've sat in on many "Christian" seminars on these subjects but these seminars were no different than what I heard from psychology classes with Scripture added here and there to make it sound "Chrisitan". But pastor Tae does a wonderful job at basing his thoughts and seminars on the Biblical foundation of God's Word. Perhaps that is the reason why our people are so blessed after each seminars! Thank you, Pastor Tae.

Pastor Sam Shin, Irvine, CA
3 Year consulting relationship

Example #2: Church Revitalization
As churches go through times of transition, it is meaningful to participate in the work of revitalization. This work involves meetings with the leadership to discuss strategies for revival and long range planning. This work may also involve pulpit supply and other ministerial duties. Inspiration is an important part of this process as the people embrace the transition as a time for unity and resolve to rebuild. This work of consultation is especially rewarding.

"Pastor Tae's leadership and guidance has been essential during this time of transition at Cornerstone Community Church.  His work as a consultant to our session has helped us to reprioritize and re-invigorate many of our ministries by assessing needs and applying his razor-sharp focus to the big picture. The term "visionary" is often thrown around too carelessly these days, but Pastor Tae truly embodies that description. His enthusiasm and drive is infectious and we would highly recommend his services to any church.

Robert Chapa
Clerk of the Session at Cornerstone Community Church, Artesia, CA

Example #3: Private Coaching
There will be times when a church leader (pastor or elder) will be tasked with new projects and the need for outside consultation will arise. This consulting relationship is very personal and customized.

"As a personal coach, Pastor Tae helped me organize and prepare a proposal our church's Christian education ministry. I especially appreciated his experience and insights. They were invaluable in developing a plan that will direct our efforts for years to come."

Pastor Graham Harbman
Covenant Orthodox Presbyterian Church
San Jose, CA

Audio Samples of Workshops given at such visits: click and listen

For more audio presentations, click Sermons and Presentations

Other Examples of Consulting Visits:

Elder, Deacon, Deaconess Training: In depth teaching on biblilcal principles of leadership, qualifications for these church offices, and practical ministry issues and challenges. For more information, click leadership.

Small Group Leaders Training: Real life ministry teaching specific areas of small group development and sanctification issues (personal growth challenges). The goal here is the equip the leader with a clear strategy for spiritual growth so that he/she can monitor and help in the personal growth of the group members. In this sense, the counseling skill of leaders will be developed. Practical resources in specific areas of growth will be presented. For more information, click counseling.

Marriage Workshop Leaders Training: The entire marriage curriculum is taught to the leaders with the goal of having them create small groups where they can teach these principles. For information on the curriculum, click workshop.

Family / Parenting Workshop Leaders Training: The entire family / parenting curriculum is taught to the leaders with the goal of having them create small groups where they can teach these principles. For more information on the distinction between family workshops and parenting workshops, click parenting.

For consulting and private coaching, email consulting@pastortae.org