CHURCH HEALTH INITIATIVE
Dr. Paul D. Borden
Paul Borden Preaching and Leadership Video Series
Paul Borden Preaching and Leadership Video Series
Leading Congregational Transformation - Session One
Leading Congregational Transformation - Session Two
Leading Congregational Transformation - Session Three
Transforming Congregations, Revitalizing Faith Communities
Cutting Edge Consulting and Coaching Tailored for You
With over 40 years of experience as a pastor, teacher, leader, and coach, Dr. Paul D. Borden is committed to helping churches and denominations experience true transformation. He believes that systemic change is the key to renewing congregations, bringing them from stagnation to vitality. Dr. Borden has worked with over 1,500 congregations across the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, guiding them to health, growth, and mission-focused impact through speaking, consulting, teaching, and preaching.
Mission
Putting You On the Path to Success
Church Health Initiative exists to help denominational leaders and pastors experience renewal through the spiritual transformation of congregations.
Vision
Expert Guidance Every Step of the Way
The vision of Church Health Initiative is to see at least 60% of the churches with whom we work reverse trends of congregational decline and experience a constant stream of people becoming new disciples of Jesus Christ.
Overall Strategy
A Comprehensive Approach to Consulting
The strategy of Church Health Initiative is to implement proven processes that will develop pastors and key leaders who will then consistently practice leading their congregations in accomplishment of the mission.
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To lead churches in revitalization and equip leaders to fulfill the Great Commission.
The Church Health Initiative is all about practical solutions and real results. Dr. Borden knows that churches can thrive if they are willing to face reality, embrace change, and commit to making new disciples. By focusing on guiding pastors, equipping congregations, and developing lay leadership, we help churches rediscover their purpose and become effective agents for God’s Kingdom.
Paul D Borden, PhD
A Leader in Church Health and Transformation
Dr. Paul D. Borden has been at the forefront of church revitalization for over four decades. He has served as a pastor, educator, executive minister, consultant, and coach leading pastoral leaders, churches and regional denominations through profound periods of growth and transformation. As the Executive Minister of Growing Healthy Churches (formerly American Baptist Churches of the West), Dr. Borden oversaw more than a fifteen-year-period of remarkable success—70% of their 220 congregations underwent systemic transformation, 100 new churches were planted, and over 25,000 baptisms were celebrated.
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Dr. Borden has authored three influential books—Hit the Bullseye, Direct Hit, Assaulting the Gates, and Make or Break Your Church in 365 Days—which provide practical insights on how churches can effectively fulfill their mission. These resources are designed to equip pastors and leaders to lead with confidence and vision.
An Experienced Consultant and Coach
Today, Dr. Borden serves as the Director of the Church Health Initiative, where he works with congregations across different denominations, guiding them through comprehensive consultation and coaching processes. His approach focuses on:
Mentoring pastors in monthly learning communities.
Conducting consultations to help churches assess their health and align with the Great Commission.
Coaching church leaders through periods of change and growth.
Training lay leaders to support pastors in implementing strategic initiatives.
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Dr. Borden has conducted over 700 formal church consultations, empowering leaders to transform their congregations into thriving, mission-focused communities. His vision is to see at least 60% of the churches he works with reverse trends of decline and witness new disciples coming to faith in Jesus Christ.
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A Proven Strategy for Renewal
Dr. Paul D. Borden believes that transformation is possible for every church, regardless of its current challenges. Through his work, churches have been able to regain vitality, refocus on mission, and make a difference in their communities. Dr. Borden’s ministry has touched countless lives, encouraging congregations to become agents of change for the Kingdom of God.
Primary Strategy Initiatives
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Develop pastors, many of whom are not natural leaders, to exercise increasingly more effective leadership behavior. Also, to mentor pastors to be leaders of congregations that are on mission to carry out the Great Commission. This strategy is accomplished by:
Mentoring pastors in monthly learning communities
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Coaching pastors through congregational consultations
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Coaching pastors for two years in implementing the congregational changes called for during the consultation process.
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Train congregations (especially those in decline or on a plateau) to become missional teams that establish as their primary core value, the consistent implementation of the Great Commission. This is accomplished by conducting a congregational consultation that includes.
A pre-consultation self study and assessment
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A weekend consultation
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Two years of congregational coaching
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Persuade lay leaders to support pastors as leaders and diligently work with them in enabling their congregation to act missionally in implementing the Great Commission. This is accomplished by:
Conducting a lay seminar on congregational health during the first year.
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Conducting a second seminar on a related topic during the second year.
Secondary Strategy Initiatives
Train current denominational leaders and pastors in the procedures required to experience the consistent
implementation of the three primary strategic
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Train future leaders within the denomination to carry on the Primary Strategies once Church Health Initiative has completed its work with the
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Contact Us
Have a particular challenge you’re trying to deal with? Contact us today and let C.H.I. help you get you back on track!
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Please feel free to contact us by phone at
(719) 307-3989.