"Dear Dennis ..."
"It is my pleasure to write a ‘testimonial’ to be shared with others who may be considering engaging you as a consultant. Please forgive me for the delay in getting this note to you, but it is really ‘your fault.’ Our community has been so energized by your work with us and is feeling so confident about how we are to step up to our greatest yet to be that I simply haven't had a moment to try to put it into words."
"From the business and logistical side of things, you were prepared and you prepared us so that our time together was effectively and efficiently used. Your presentations were beautifully, professionally organized yet everyone commented on how accessible you were. Your skill as a facilitator is grand. You led us and, when appropriate, pushed us ... and we had a lot of fun in the process! While drawing on your vast experience and knowledge, you were also flexible and met us where we are which worked perfectly to support our launch into our next step."
"Most importantly, for me, you didn't just motivate folks, you awakened them on a new level and inspired them to recognize and share their gifts. Thank you for being our catalyst. We look forward to continuing to utilize your knowledge, gifts and talents in our further evolution."
"In Deep Gratitude!"
Rev Trish Hall, Community Spiritual Leader
Celebration Center for Spiritual Living
Falls Church VA
"What an awesome week we've had at CCSL. Our speaker was Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones, who is a nationally-recognized author, speaker, and church consultant. Dr. Dennis blew us away with his awesome Sunday service talk, and then again with an amazing workshop that afternoon."
"Dr. Dennis worked with our board Friday night, and helped us identify core strategies to move forward with our growth. On Saturday with our entire leadership team we created a powerful new vision statement for our growing Center. In addition, we created a mission statement to propel us forward with the new vision...and identified six core values for our Center."
"On Sunday Dennis also gave a powerful talk during the service, where he revealed the new vision, and spoke to the idea of sacred service in making the vision happen. That day after our new vision, mission, and core values were shared many people in the congregation stepped forward to offer their gifts and talents in sacred service. It was truly inspiring to see the community rally around our shared vision. And after the service, we again had a packed house for Dennis' workshop, which was one of the best I've ever attended."
"Lastly, but most importantly, Dennis will continue to work with us as part of our consulting package. We can use the sessions either as a board or with me individually. It's vital for me to have Dennis' guidance as we implement the strategies from last weekend, and to know that I don't have to re-invent the wheel."
"If you would like to take your church to the next level, I highly recommend Dennis as a partner in your process. He delivered everything that I asked of him and more."
Rev. Sally Robbins, Senior Minister
Columbia Center For Spiritual Living
Columbia, MD
"Dennis is one of the most talented, experienced, and Spirit centered ministers I know. He
draws upon a wide range of experience, and his willingness to delve into new ways of looking
at ministerial models, has made him of immeasurable value to our pastoral team. He is fun to
work with, but at the same time motivates us to move beyond our comfort zone. He is truly an
inspiration."
Rev. Gary Leard, Co-pastor
Pathways Center for Spiritual Living
Columbia, Maryland
"I especially appreciated Dennis’ thoroughness, not only in regards to his preparation, working
materials and preset agenda that met our objectives perfectly, but I was literally in awe of his
mastery in bringing the sense of the sacred to all he did as a facilitator. Dennis left us with a
new vision and mission statement and a consensus agreement to raise our own bar, but more
than that he filled our hearts with passion, excitement and a new strength with which to pay
ourselves forward in greater and greater ways."
Rev. Nadene Rogers
Joy of Life Centre
Calgary, Canada
"Dennis has extended himself above and beyond, taking time to get to know the key players
in my leadership team. As a result, the work is both helpful and practical, not just theoretical.
He’s guided our key leaders through the understanding of how necessary it is to SHARE a
Church Vision as the starting point of all we do. Dennis helped us develop an essential
element of our practical spiritual business. Because of this, we embraced a conscious
Congregant Commitment Program. In 2009, we also raised the ‘bar’ on voting membership.
These were big steps to take, and, speaking as pastor, my role was made easier by the ‘third
party’ support Dennis provided to our leadership group."
Mary Beth Spears
Center for Spiritual Living
Dupage, IL
"Dennis has a wonderful way of understanding and working with his clients in their authentic
truth – championing each one’s unique intentions and talents."
Rev. Jenna Wexler
Pathways Center for Spiritual Living
Columbia, Maryland
