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Keenly offers transformative workshops and staff training sessions designed to help churches and ministries overcome challenges, sharpen communication, and maximize their impact. These sessions are ideal for church teams, nonprofit staff, and ministry leaders looking to grow their effectiveness in communication, strategy, and outreach.

NOTE: Contact us for information about bundled and discounted training options.

The Purpose Grid

Workshop   Staff Training

Many ministries struggle to communicate initiatives in ways that connect with the heart of their audience. While leaders may have a clear vision, they often lack the language to convey it in an engaging and compelling way. This training helps teams package their activities and big-picture initiatives into narratives that inspire and motivate action.

TRAINING:

Inspire Action with Clear Messaging

  Zoom:
Starting at $1500

 In-Person:
Starting at $2200
+ travel expenses

What You'll Learn:

  • Tools for transforming ministry objectives into emotionally resonant messaging.
  • Techniques for framing announcements and initiatives with a clear purpose.
  • Practical steps to ensure your message doesn’t get lost in competing priorities.

The Noise Paradox

Staff Training   Speaking

In today’s distraction-heavy world, ministries must compete with a constant flood of information and entertainment for their audience’s attention. This session addresses how to break through the clutter and deliver messages that resonate. Ministries can no longer rely on traditional methods alone—they must innovate to remain relevant.

TRAINING:

Cut Through Distractions, Amplify Impact

  Zoom:
Starting at $1500

 In-Person:
Starting at $2500
+ travel expenses

What You'll Learn:

  • Insights into the psychology of modern audiences and their resistance to noise.
  • Strategies for crafting messages that stand out in saturated environments.
  • How to align communication methods with the values and interests of your audience.

The E3 Model

Workshop   Staff Training

Church announcements and event promotions often fall flat when they fail to convey value and significance. This training equips ministry teams with the E3 Framework—Engage, Explain, Empower—to create compelling presentations that inspire participation and enthusiasm.

TRAINING:

Engage Hearts, Explain Value Effectively

  Zoom:
Starting at $1500

 In-Person:
Starting at $2500
+ travel expenses

What You'll Learn:

  • How to make announcements engaging rather than purely informational.
  • Practical ways to connect emotionally with both internal and external audiences.
  • Steps to ensure your audience understands the value of your initiatives.

Speaking the Language of Your Community

Workshop   Staff Training   Speaking

Churches sometimes struggle to remain relevant because their messaging doesn’t resonate with their local community. Contextualizing your communication to meet people where they are can bridge the gap between your ministry’s mission and public perception.

TRAINING:

Align Ministry Messages with Culture

  Zoom:
Starting at $1500

 In-Person:
Starting at $2500
+ travel expenses

What You'll Learn:

  • How to analyze your community’s values, needs, and communication preferences.
  • Techniques for contextualizing your message while staying true to biblical values.
  • Strategies for integrating your church into the broader cultural fabric.

ReIMAGINE Tool: Vision and Strategy for Ministry

Workshop   Staff Training   Speaking

The REIMAGINE tool helps organizations define their unique vision for the future by aligning their mission, culture and values with the needs of their community. This training leads ministry teams through a process of imagining and creating a shared vision for the years to come.

TRAINING:

Create a Vision for Your Ministry's Future

  Zoom:
Starting at $2000

 In-Person:
Starting at $5000
+ travel expenses

What You'll Learn:

  • How to identify and define your church’s unique strengths and gifts.
  • Practical steps to create a compelling vision story for your church’s future.
  • How to prioritize and align your church’s actions & message with its vision to maximize impact.

Perception = Reality

Staff Training   Speaking

Misunderstandings, miscommunication, wrong impressions, and disconnected audiences often stem from unaddressed perception barriers. This workshop addresses the critical role perception plays in building meaningful relationships, crafting effective communication, and creating trust between ministries and their communities. Often, ministries operate within their own circles of familiarity, which can unintentionally alienate those who view the church from the outside

TRAINING:

Shift Perspectives, Build Lasting Connections

  Zoom:
Starting at $1500

 In-Person:
Starting at $3000
+ travel expenses

What You'll Learn:

  • How to identify perception problems that create disconnects with your audience.
  • Strategies to shift internal perspectives and improve communication clarity.
  • Practical ways to address misperceptions and strengthen engagement.

Conducting Your Own Church Assessment

Workshop   Staff Training

Hiring outside consultants for ministry assessments can be costly, especially for smaller churches. This workshop equips your team to conduct meaningful, data-driven evaluations to guide internal decision-making and long-term planning.

TRAINING:

Empower Teams for Data-Driven Growth

  Zoom:
Starting at $2000

 In-Person:
Starting at $3000
+ travel expenses

What You'll Learn:

  • The step-by-step process Keenly uses for in-depth church assessments.
  • How to design surveys, conduct interviews, and analyze data.
  • Tools and templates to integrate regular evaluations into church operations.