“As a church leadership we were aware that our financial systems and procedures had remained unchanged for many years. We also suspected that, having rebuilt our operations team during the pandemic, we had built systems for fighting fires rather than establishing long-term healthy operational patterns. Andy spent two days with us and did an excellent job of learning our history, hearing our vision, and then seeing our strengths and weaknesses. When his report arrived, everyone felt valued in their roles whilst also being presented with ways we could evolve our working patterns to better serve our church family.”
— Jon Tuckwell, Vicar, Christ Church, Cockfosters
“Andy’s involvement has been immensely helpful in making sense of our needs and challenges, in bringing greater clarity around some areas that are productive and fruitful but have stalled, and providing guidance on how we can set ourselves up for the next stage of growth. We really appreciated Andy’s tone and approach, which was encouraging and spiritually aware. He was mindful of the Spirit's leading, whilst bringing plenty of insights from his field of expertise and other settings - secular or church, and with light-hearted engagement too. God has clearly gifted Andy and called him for the right role!
— Andrew Goldsmith, Senior Pastor, Ampthill Baptist Church
“Andy’s involvement at St Peter’s has been a game-changer. He has helped us clarify how best to deliver our vision and strategy in terms of organisation, culture, and team dynamics. His experience working with churches and teams across the UK proved critical in this, and helped gain the confidence of everyone he worked with. Andy is a gift from God to the church! He loves the church and loves leaders. Our team really benefitted from the time spent with Andy and we’re looking forward to his next visit – which is already planned.”
— Andy Coombe, Associate Leader, St Peter’s, Brockley
“I have worked with Andy in three church operational roles as well as attended training with him and seen him leading UCAN events. Andy brings a wealth of experience from his church roles and consulting experience and combines that with a passion for seeing churches be effective in their mission to provide guidance and direction for church leadership and teams. Andy has an ability for analysing where a church currently is and providing practical support and guidance with culture and processes to move the church team to a healthier and more effective place. Andy has a passion for healthy church leadership at all levels within the organisation to help the church be more effective in its vision and mission. In my current role I am seeing the benefit of consultancy advice given 18 months ago and then followed up by ongoing support during the change processes. This ongoing support is helping us work through the changes proposed.”
— Kirsten Hughes-Hallett, Operations Director
“Andy joined us for a team training day for our staff and key volunteers. We knew what we wanted to achieve as an organisation, but were unsure how to achieve it practically. Andy’s line management training was exactly what we needed - he enabled some honest and reflective discussions within our group, and gave us the tools to further develop a well-organised team and a culture of constant improvement, communication, and feedback. Andy’s training sessions were engaging, honest and challenging. If you are seeking to develop and improve the operational structure of your church, I can’t recommend Andy more highly.”
— Rebekah Fisher, Trustee, King’s Church Bolton
“A massive thank you for all you have done for us as a church so far with this review. I personally found the review process extremely helpful, definitely a bit uncomfortable at times, but a very healthy process. Your report was insightful and prophetic. You are extremely gifted at what you do, and I believe God will use you to be a catalyst of excellence in the wider church, for his Glory."
— Roseanna, Ops Manager, CofE Church, West Country
“Andy’s training sessions have been immeasurably useful and given me a really clear idea of how to start with streamlining our working practices in a way that I'm sure will be helpful"
— Amy, Administrator of Christian Charity
“You have added incredible value not just to our recent staff appointment but also to the structure and efficiency of the office. Your impact has been wide and deep. Long story short, your input made a significant and quantifiable difference.”
— Peter, Minister of a Baptist Church, Midlands
“Andy’s insight both into the life of the church as a whole and also the capabilities and character of the staff personally was both perceptive and invaluable. He managed to define our issues precisely whilst still encouraging us! He suggested clear and concrete ways forward that we have sought to implement with an immediate improvement in our sense of common purpose and one team and effectiveness in gospel ministry”
— Daf, Senior Pastor of a Free Church, South East
“Andy has worked as a consultant with us over several years. The initiatives he has suggested and the support to see them through has enabled the Mission to reconnect with its purpose and structure its governance with efficiency. A twenty first century church must address its own generation using the tools available to serve God. Andy brings a wide knowledge of church and a refreshing honesty that has helped us to be accountable for our resources and faithful to our vision.”
— David, Methodist Superintendent Minister, London
“Andy combines real practical experience from years of working in church operations with deep spiritual insights into the needs of the church today. He brings a prophetic edge to his communications and training which flows from his love for Jesus and is much needed. Time with Andy will leave you equipped and challenged in equal measure.”
— Mark, Operations Manager of CofE Church, South West
“Andy has helped us to modernise our church administration so it is fit for the 21st century, supporting and releasing church members, volunteers and ministers alike to make roles sustainable for the future, and the whole church able to operate more effectively. From the outset, Andy was quick to identify the issues, and suggest practical and achievable steps forward, leaving us with vision and direction for this area of church life. We’re really grateful for all the help he’s given us, and would thoroughly recommend him for his knowledge, experience and insight, underpinned by his faith.”
— Emma, Church Secretary of a Baptist Church, Midlands
“I want to thank you for the excellent training day you led last week. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect for the day but I came away with lots of creative energy and full of practical ideas. Thank you for all the work you do and for inspiring church staff all around.”
— Amy, Church Administrator, South East