Team Expertise and Resources

The team of Coaches fulfill the role of biblical Advisors / Shepherds / Consultants / Coaches, to provide wise counsel, valuable insights, accurate and applicable research and resources, careful listening, tender encouragement, thought provoking dialogue, crucial accountability, and effective leadership.

The Coaches also fulfill the biblical role of Pastors and Teachers as needed. The Coaches' knowledge, wisdom, skills, and spiritual gifting are well validated.

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We use biblical best practices and proven research based and tested materials and tools.

We have formal training and certification in Church Consulting and Coaching.

We are able to provide Coaching and resources on-site at your location, or remotely through webinars, video, phone, teleconferences, social media events, and soon through virtual reality methods.

Scope

The team has excellent relationships and valuable wide and deep resources throughout the U.S. and Europe.

To The Churches team has ministered, coached, consulted, assisted, and partnered in various Protestant Christian venues, denominations, cultures, and socio-economic areas – including, but not limited to:

  • Baptist
  • Lutheran
  • Methodist
  • Non-Denominational
  • Pentecostal
  • Presbyterian
  • Wesleyan

We have been involved with a multitude of Christian entities including churches of all sizes and life cycles, para-church organizations, non-profits, small groups, individuals, corporations, and medium to small businesses.

Services

See our Services list for how we help build up Christians and the Church. For coaching/consulting, speaking, and/or resources needs, contact us.

Consulting / Coaching Team

We have several Consultants / Coaches on our team who are excellent ministry leaders, church leaders, and educational leaders. We assess who on our team is the best fit for each situation, so you get the highest quality support possible.

Our Leadership Team (shown below) leads and oversees TTC, including providing Coaching / Consulting.

 

Leadership Team

To the churches - Gary Avant

Gary Avánt, CCC, MA – President, Lead Coach / Consultant

Gary has been a TTC Church Consultant / Coach for 18+ years, including being with the Navigators Church ministry for 3 years. He is a Certified Church Consultant (CCC) and has an Master's of Arts (MA) degree and Bachelors of Science (BS) degree in related fields.

He has been an effective key advisor and leader in multiple churches. He has fellowshipped, worshipped, ministered, and coached / advised in multiple denominational and non-denominational churches and with Christians of various doctrinal perspectives – consequently, he is knowledgeable about and sensitive to the differences and unifying principles with the overall Church.

Experience

Ministry

Gary has been a Senior Pastor Advisor, Pastoral Staff Advisor, Discipleship Ministry Leader, Evangelism Team Leader, Youth Group Leader, and Christian Business Group Leader (President and Board Member). He has been a sought after consultant, coach, speaker, and presenter.

Gary has worked in various capacities with many ministries including but not limited to The Navigators, Campus Crusade for Christ / Momentum Europe, Christian Executive Officers (CEO), Business Leaders Action Strategy Team, and city-wide strategic ministry involving several large and small cities.

In ministry, Gary has a strong academic and practitioner background in leadership, church development and dynamics, apologetics, discipleship, church history, theology, and dynamic prayer.

Business

In business he has been President / CEO of Wisdom Matrix (business consulting agency) for 18+ years, specializing in marketing solutions, leadership strategy advising, project management, organizational systems development, best practices for organizations, and training solutions including online training and e-learning.

Gary has been on Christian Executive Officers (CEO) Board for over 10 years, and served as President of the organization for 2 years.

Gary has worked with a wide variety of clients and projects including churches, para-church organizations, non-profits, Fortune 500, corporations, small businesses, startups, academic institutions (colleges, universities), international companies, and U.S. military.

Author and Speaker

Gary has spoken in multiple venues including Churches, professional groups, and small to medium parachurch and business groups. He has several articles and online presentations published.

Some notable venues in which Gary has spoken:

  • United States Pentagon, Washington D.C.
  • Christian Podcast Central - in-studio videos and podcasts distributed on the internet.
  • Christian Executive Officers (CEO) - President of group, Board member, periodic speaker
  • Churches - congregations, groups
  • Multiple business events and trainings
  • Geneva College, Pittsburgh, PA

Education

  • Certified Church Consultant (CCC)
  • Three years with Navigator’s Church Ministry (Navigators)
  • Ten years focused study of Christian Apologetics and Religious Philosophy (multiple curriculum)
  • Masters degree in Education
  • Bachelors degree in Counseling - with a minor in Sociology
  • Certification in Social Work - with focus on Family Dyamics, Crisis Intervention, and Diagnostics
  • Certification in Global Business
  • Certifications in several organizational disciplines (Leadership Dynamics, Organizational Solutions, Technology Solutions, Process Solutions)

Personal

He is a dedicated studier of the Bible and Biblical theology, prayer warrior, apologist, and a voracious reader and learner. He is constantly seeking to walk close with Christ, and deepen and widen his understanding of God’s will and kingdom.

His hobbies include writing, history, art design, photography, guitar, 3-dimensional chess, sailing, various sports, travel, and hiking.

Gary and his wife attend Shadow Mountain Church in San Diego, CA - led by Pastor Dr. David Jeremiah.

To the churches - Dana Avant

Dana Avánt, A.A. – Vice President, Associate Coach / Consultant

Dana has been an effective key advisor and support laborer in several churches including denominational and non-denominational churches. She has worked in various capacities with many churches and ministries including but not limited to Professional Women’s Fellowship (PWF), Campus Crusade for Christ / Momentum Europe, and Rancho Agua Viva. She worked for INJOY ministry with John Maxwell, the well known Christian teacher, traveling around the United States with him and his team to many churches and Christian events with their focus being leadership dynamics.

Experience

Ministry

Dana has been a key advisor and support laborer in several churches including denominational and non-denominational churches. She has worked in various capacities with many churches and ministries including but not limited to Professional Women’s Fellowship (PWF), Campus Crusade for Christ / Momentum Europe, and Rancho Agua Viva. She worked for INJOY ministry with John Maxwell, the well known Christian teacher, traveling around the United States with him and his team to many churches and Christian events with their focus being leadership dynamics.

Dana has a strong track record in wisdom teaching, discipleship, women’s leadership coaching, women's ministry, music ministry, and prayer.

In churches, Christian organizations, and in business she also has specialized in organizational systems development, best practices for organizations, and administration support guidance.

Business

In business she has been Vice-President / Lead Technology Consultant of Wisdom Matrix (business consulting agency) for 18+ years, specializing in marketing solutions, leadership strategy advising, project management, organizational systems development, best practices for organizations, and training solutions including online training and e-learning.

Dana has been involved with a Christian business women’s organization, Professional Women’s Fellowship (PWF) and served on the Board for 5 years, on the Marketing and Technology committee.

Gary has worked with a wide variety of clients and projects including churches, para-church organizations, non-profits, Global 1000, corporations, small businesses, startups, and international companies.

Education

  • Associate degree in Computer Science
  • Certifications in several disciplines (Organizational Solutions, Technology Solutions)

Personal

She is a dedicated pray-er, and a voracious reader and learner, constantly seeking to deepen and widen her understanding and wisdom. She is constantly seeking to walk close with Christ, and deepen and widen his understanding of God’s will and kingdom.

Her hobbies include art history, personal clothing and jewelry design, various sports, travel, and hiking.

Dana and her husband attend Shadow Mountain Church in San Diego, CA - led by Pastor Dr. David Jeremiah.