1. A consultant provides an objective viewpoint, enabling the church to see things through outside eyes.
2. The consultant doesn't have to follow any particular program.
3. He or she will not only identify barriers to growth but also suggest some correctives.
4. A consultant is helpful when a church is going through a period of change.
5. Consultants can bring specific skills and expertise to a church that are not necessarily in the gift set of the staff.
6. He can complete short-term projects without adding to staff.
7. Can provide specialized expertise for a specific need.
8. Can provide creative solutions for church challenges that no one has ever thought of before.
9. A consultant can be an objective mediator for church conflict.
10. A consultant is often the only person a pastor can talk to openly about sensitive issues.

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