LEARNING TO USE EVALUATION IN THE BLACK CHURCH ONE STEP AT A TIME

This an informational guide reinforcing the notion that using evaluation in the Black church when conducting an analysis of church organization, operations, and ministry is underscored by a biblical foundation.

Readers are provided with a six step process for conducting and reporting analysis of church organization, operations, and ministry to interested stakeholders (e, g,, Ministry Leaders, Boards, Congregations, Community Partners and Members).

Julie E. Stokes-Thomas, PhD., MPH has a 30-year history in the use of evaluation. She is a professional member of the American Evaluators Association since 1998. She works with all size organizations, sharing her love of evaluation and encouraging their growth. Dr. Stokes is currently an independent senior evaluator who owns and operates Options Consulting LLC in, California. She works with privately owned profit and non profit organizations