A two-page executive summary of Ministry Ventures, a team dedicated to empowering ministries to create thriving organizations through coaching, training and consulting around the Five Best Practices of ministry development.

1. Ministry Ventures Vision, Mission, and Values
Vision: Ministry Mastery™ Certification will become the global standard to which ministries aspire
Mission: Empowering ministries to create thriving organizations through coaching, training and consulting in the
Five Best Practices of ministry development
Values: Christ-Centered, Relational, Accountable, Servant Leader, Entrepreneurial, Systematic
Ministry Ventures Calling and History
Our calling resides in Paul’s exhortations to Timothy, “Train up faithful men…” and “Stir up the gift of God within
you….” These exhortations have compelled us to serve others in this fashion.
1998 The Ministry Ventures™ (MV) concept was birthed through the partnership of Mike Kendrick, Eric
Swartz, and Boyd Bailey.
1999 MV incubated its first ministry: Lighthouse Family Retreat.
2000 to
2005
MV was incorporated as a nonprofit. The first full-time staff member was hired, and we began
incubating new and early stage ministries. By God’s grace, 15 ministries were started.
2006 to
2009
2010 to
2013
2014 to
Present
Developed an introductory seminar for ministry leaders and their board chairs, and developed and
established Ministry Mastery™ certification. During this time, 255 ministries attended a seminar
and 65 ministries began Ministry Mastery™.
Began national expansion with Regional Consultants. Trained over 250 leaders and 40 ministries
began Ministry Mastery™. Certified all 15 ministries that participated in Group Coaching offering
with NCF South Florida. Began partnership with FCA to provide specialized fundraising training in
multiple regions. Launched pastoral executive coaching offering.
Developing On-line offering for Ministry Mastery Certification. Expected launch fall of 2014.
Ministry Ventures Prayer Strategy
• The prayer team coordinator facilitates monthly meetings and communicates immediate prayer needs.
• The prayer team is led by Beth Bennett, who creates our prayer team agenda to guide each monthly meeting.
• The board role of Spiritual Director (Larry Green) serves to encourage the ministry’s dependance on the Lord.
Ministry Ventures Ministry Model
• We collaborate with local ministry affiliates including local foundations, churches, ministries and businesses that
will support MV in their cities and introduce ministry leaders to MV services.
• We establish a city presence through introductory training events and regional affiliate partnerships.
• We now offer five distinct programs to help ministries and churches: Premium Coaching, Executive Group
Coaching, Pastoral Coaching, Specialized Fundraising Trainings and Consulting Solutions.
Success Indicators for 2012-2014 are: 2012 2013 2014
• Trained ministries through program offerings: 180 240 300
• Ministries certified in Ministry Mastery: 30 60 80
Program Evaluation – We have implemented a Pre, Post and Follow-Up evaluation process to evaluate the 15 key
Certification checkpoints for Ministry Mastery Certification, which provides clear and measureable mission impact.
Expansion Goals include:
• Expansion to have major ministry presence in three additional cities by 2014.
• Expansion and relationship building in Chattanooga and Johnson City, TN
• Online delivery launch to reach 1000 ministries/year.
MINISTRY OVERVIEW
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EMPOWERING MINISTRIES TO CREATE
THRIVING ORGANIZATIONS
MINISTRY VENTURES

2. Ministry Ventures Board of Directors and Board of Influence
Board of Directors Board of Influence
• David Deeter: Treasurer, Founding Partner, Frazier & Deeter • Ida Bell
• Boyd Bailey: President, CEO of Ministry Ventures • David McKinnon
• Mark Pighini: Principal, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, LLP • Gary Young
• Alan Gotthardt: Finance Committee, Founder of TriniD Capital, LLC • William Faulk
• Larry Green: Spiritual Director, Executive Director of Cloud Walk • John Flack
• Scotland Wright: Principal, Scotland Wright & Associates • Jerry Lindaman
• Adam Strange: General Manager, Integrated Systems • David Ward
• Chris Bledsoe: Atlanta business man and entrepreneur • Jeff Stott
• Kevin Latty
• Greg Adams
Ministry Ventures Human Resources
• Staff: Boyd Bailey - CEO, Jon Bennett - President and Coach, Beth Bennett - Certification Coach and HR,
Joshua Randolph - Director of Operations, Mike Flink - National Relationship Manager
• Coaches & Consultants: Gregg Pawlowski - Ministry Coach, James Fillingame - Ministry Coach, Chip Riggs -
Pastoral Coach
Ministry Ventures Funding Plan Summary and Goals for 2012-2014
2012 2013 2014
Total Income $700,000 $750,000 $800,000
• The Board personally gives 19% of the annual budget and actively introduces new donors to the ministry.
• Our updated program offerings will serve over 200 ministries in 2013 providing $400,000 in revenues.
• Major Donors support 20%+ of our annual budget…we’re cultivating a min. of 5 new major donor relationships.
• Our new Board of Influence (12-15) will provide a significant new base of funding and other resources.
• Our regional consultants raise a percentage of their support
Ministry Ventures Results-to-Date
• Over 2,000 ministry leaders trained in our offerings
• Over 180 ministries enrolled into our Ministry Mastery certification in best practices
• Executive Directors who complete the program develop a greater passion for their calling and a discipline in their
operational structure leading to increased effectiveness and efficiency in their ministries
• Ministries experience a significant increase in income after completing Ministry Mastery certification
• $50.5M has been raised to-date for Ministry Ventures and ministries MV has served
Ministry Ventures Current Needs
• $10K to offer program support internship
• $10K to develop recertification program
• $50K for national partnership expansion
• $100K for developing an online certification process
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CONNECT WITH US
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