Jim’s life and ministry experience has uniquely equipped him to serve as an effective consultant in the areas of church, organizational and leadership development.
Doug Clay, General Superintendent, The General Council of the Assemblies of God, Springfield, MO
I’ve known Jim for decades. He is a proven leader with experience in master planning, all phases of construction, and helping ministry strategy become a reality.
Dr. Stan J. Tharp, Lead Pastor, Christian Life Center, Dayton, Ohio
James Allen brings both integrity and experience to the table. He is the same man in private conversation and public view. His faithful service to the Lord’s Church has left a lifetime of trusted friends and a legacy of solid, biblically true churches and disciples. You can have confidence in the service that Jim will provide.
Larry H. Griswold, Former Assemblies of God Executive Presbyter, Great Lakes Area
James Allen is one of the best all-around leaders I know. As a consultant, he has the experience, knowledge and drive to accomplish needed goals. His integrity, honesty and loyalty are at the highest levels. The best recommendation I could give him is “If I was still working, I would have hired him in a minute”.
Edward J. Reiter, Retired Chairman and CEO Mid Am Inc.(A Multi-Bank Holding Company)
Jim Allen is not your ordinary consultant. He has not just observed what it takes to lead a great church. He has decades of experience leading churches to great effectiveness for the Kingdom of God. Dr. Allen has blessed many as a pastor, leader, mentor, advisor, and friend. He can serve you with the insight of someone who has been a champion on the field and not simply a spectator on the sidelines.
Chad Gilligan, Lead Pastor, Calvary Church, Maumee, Ohio
During the years I have been in ministry, I have built sanctuaries, educational facilities, office suites, and family life centers. As any pastor is aware, building projects can be very stressful and distracting. Before we began the construction on the last sanctuary, we built and recently dedicated in December 2014, I was blessed to be introduced to Jim Allen. He has been delightful! Jim has been a partner in a church construction company, as well as represented other companies. Additionally, he has been a senior pastor of a large congregation. So, needless to say, he has a wealth of knowledge. Jim is a go-to-guy. He has become a friend and a confidant to not only me, but also to many others in ministry. His counsel, expertise, and experience are invaluable even before you start the process of construction. I cannot give a more enthusiastic endorsement to anyone than Jim Allen. Call him and you will understand why I wrote this letter of recommendation.
John A. Kilpatrick, Founder and Senior Pastor, Church of His Presence, Daphne, Alabama
As a business leader I learned early on the value of an expert. I can look back at decisions we have made over the last three and a half decades that have helped direct and shape our organization. Most of those decisions were made with the assistance of an expert or wise counsel. I have known James Allen for almost three decades also. His time and experience has given him the needed knowledge and wisdom to assist a growing or struggling church or organization in many ways. If you need assistance, I would recommend working with James Allen. Starting with this good decision will lead to many other good decisions you will make with his council.
Al Caperna, Chairman, CMC Group, Bowling Green, Ohio
Dr. James Allen is a leader of leaders. Whether in the classroom or boardroom, on the construction project or in the pulpit, in leadership development or construction management, Dr. Allen brings a life-time of wise, practical experience to everything he does. Everywhere he has served his influence has made that place better than it was before he arrived. And, his character is above reproach. I commend him to you with highest recommendations.
Don Meyer, Ph.D., President, University of Valley Forge, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Retired
Dr. James D. Allen possesses the unique ability to provide wise leadership counsel that will help any Christ-honoring organization to expand their reach beyond their expectations!
Jamey Schmitz, President & CEO, WLMB-TV 40 TOLEDO, YES-FM Radio Network, Radiant Television Network
I am pleased to highly recommend my friend and colleague Dr. James Allen as a church consultant. His signature pastoral leadership for almost 19 years at Dayspring in Bowling Green, OH gives him a practical base as a point of reference. Combining that experience with his academic training is a winning combination for any pastor and his leadership team.
Robert Rhoden, Assemblies of God Executive Presbyter, Northeast Area
Dr. Allen has experience in leading his church through several building projects, is passionate about Christ and ministry, and has led numerous
other congregations in building projects. Add to these qualities his ability to help in managing conflict, and you have a great consultant. He has my highest recommendation.
Dr. David E. Draper, President, Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Findlay, Ohio