About
Church Systems Consulting
Sometimes, you just need help.
Church and nonprofit leaders are notoriously burned out. They face rapidly increasing challenges with diminishing resources. Most of the time, hiring a new staff member just isn’t an option.
That’s where Church Systems Consulting comes in.
We serve as your “missing piece,” filling in those critical gaps so you can get the job done.
We help you achieve your goals now and lay a foundation for the future.
At CSC, we want you to dream big, build smart, and grow sustainably. Our aim is to help you get going and keep going.
Meg Lassiat, M.Div.
Founder and President, Church Systems Consulting
For more than 30 years, Meg Lassiat has worked and worshipped in the United Methodist Church and has spent her career investing in churches and communities, large and small.
Lassiat finds great satisfaction in working with teams to imagine, dream, build, and grow in ways that make a difference in the lives of others. After spending the early part of her career working in specialized areas of ministry at mid-sized and large local churches, Lassiat served for 15 years in leadership at The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. There she supported U.S.-based and international constituents on their clergy assessments, on-site and online training development, and program development and delivery. After leaving her role at GBHEM, Lassiat founded Church Systems Consulting and now works with churches, organizations, and communities one-on-one to make meaningful change and have a lasting impact.
Lassiat holds a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of North Florida. She has certifications in the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI), Reflective (Pastoral) Supervision, ROI Methodology, and a Certificate in Training & Facilitation from the Association for Talent Development (ATD). Her areas of expertise include leadership development, instructional design, group facilitation, training development and implementation, and strategic planning. Lassiat is an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to work for the church to hire CSC?
Definitely not. We work with nonprofit organizations and churches from a variety of denominational affiliations, as well as organizations with no religious affiliation. We happily work with everyone.
How much do you charge for services?
Our 30-minute consultation is always free. From there, we calculate our fees based on the complexity of your project, the scope of the work needed, and whether travel is required, among other things.
Do I need to have a fully-formed project?
Of course not! That’s what we’re here for. We can start with your idea or dream, your biggest point of need, or where you hope to end up. We’ll work through it together, from brainstorming to launch.
What if my budget is really limited?
If your budget is limited, then you probably work for a nonprofit or a church. Trust us, we know how you feel. We build service packages based on a variety of budgets. Let’s talk about it.
I’m overwhelmed by technology changes. Can you help?
Oh, yes—this is our specialty. New tech can be overwhelming, so we work to make this transition as painless as possible. Let’s transport you to the modern era and bring your curricula to life!
I just have a quick question. Can I ask you my quick question?
You can email us through our Contact Page. But why race through your question when you can schedule 30 minutes for free? Schedule a call—it’s worth it. (If you need more than 30 minutes, then we should really talk about a contract).