“The Pastor Readiness Assessment and Vision Receptivity Assessment give pastors and churches an honest picture of the real challenges in front of them. ReFocus then provides a clear, biblical, and practical path forward. I have seen these tools help leaders move from uncertainty to clarity, and from stagnation to sustainability with renewed mission and health.”

“As pastors and network leaders encounter the complexities and spiritual warfare that comes with revitalization, they must have intentional, well-informed spiritual and emotional support that is biblically rooted. Dr. Rob Peters and the Corpus team provide the best toolkit and support for effective assessment and coaching that is available to the church today.”

“Being able to participate in the Women in Ministry Assessment (WMA training) was enlightening. Not only did I learn how to use the skills provided by Corpus to help train other women in ministry, I also learned how to problem solve, brainstorm, and reflect on my own ministry. Having a group of women trained to guide and support others is invaluable to women in ministry.”

“Dr. Rob Peters’ work through the ReFocus process has been transformational for the ministry and leadership culture of Cathedral of Faith Church of God in Christ. His ability to guide organizations through intentional reflection, strategic alignment, and mission-centered execution has provided both clarity and momentum for ministry growth. Through the ReFocus process, Dr. Peters helped create an environment where vision was not only articulated, but activated—empowering leaders, strengthening structure, and sharpening the church’s commitment to impactful discipleship and community engagement.”

“Pastor, if you are discouraged because everything you have tried has not revitalized your church, then you must read this book [The Overseer]! Rob Peters draws on his 25 years of pastoring and consulting churches to teach you how to develop the vital role of overseer. He shares practical principles and tools that will equip and empower pastors to refocus and revitalize their churches.”

“In 2021, we engaged Rob Peters and Corpus in helping us prepare to help churches going through a lead pastor transition. The outcome is called ReNew. This is a step-by-step process that walks a church through self-discovery and revitalization so that they are better prepared for a new pastor. ReNew leads the church to understand their true church identity and culture as well as develop a clearer picture of the pastor profile as they begin their search. It is the very best process I’ve seen to help churches go through revitalization as they prepare for a new pastor.”

“Corpus offers Christian schools a clear and organized way to grow and improve as a whole. By looking closely at how your school works, thinking ahead, and building shared goals, schools align their mission, leadership, and unique community. With honest evaluation and leadership support, Corpus helps schools aim for academic excellence while developing students fully around their mission.”

“Corpus set the direction and tone of our new bylaw structure. I thank God for Dr. Peters and his wisdom in carefully listening to a congregation. He and his team were kind and professional and heard the hearts of a congregation desiring to have governing documents that would please the Lord. It’s not too often you grow in your faith in a constitution and bylaws deep dive, but with Corpus, it happens!”

“This important book [The Overseer] correctly and compassionately identifies the most frequently missing element in pastoral effectiveness. Pastors who understand and grow in their biblical role as overseers will find churches that not only love and respect them, but that will eagerly follow them in fulfilling the church’s mission.”

“Apart from God’s Word and the Holy Spirit, the greatest single influence on a church is its pastor. Most pastors enter the work with more-than-adequate skills as shepherds and elders but woefully underprepared as overseers. The Overseer provides wise counsel to enable pastors to be the skilled overseers their churches need them to be. I highly recommend it.”

“Our church was struggling when we were introduced to Dr. Rob Peters and Corpus. After some time with our ReFocus group, we realized that our bylaws were going to restrict our search for another pastor. We worked with Rob on our bylaws and reached a compromise that was suitable for the deacons, our congregation, church staff, and prospective pastors. As a result, we were able to call a great pastor, and our church is thriving spiritually and growing.”

“In addition, Dr. Peters’ leadership on Corpus as a ministry has demonstrated a remarkable understanding of how innovation and ministry can work hand in hand to advance the Kingdom. His approach combines spiritual insight with practical systems that help ministries remain relevant, organized, and mission-driven in an ever-changing environment. The impact of his work is evident in the renewed focus, collaborative leadership, and strengthened ministry outcomes experienced by those he serves. Dr. Peters is truly a visionary leader whose work continues to inspire transformation, excellence, and sustainable ministry growth.”

“ReFocus has given me a proven yet flexible process to help churches uncover their unique mission, values, vision, and strategy while shaping a clear pathway for discipleship.”

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“In The Overseer, Rob Peters names the elephant in the room for evangelical pastors worldwide and effectively points to God’s call and provision for every pastor to become an effective revitalization leader. This should be required reading for every seminary student and an oft-reviewed reference in every pastor’s library.”

“I went through the ReFocus training and it sharpened the way I lead. Dr. Rob Peters is the real deal — wise, proven, and deeply committed to helping churches thrive. The PRA and VRA assessments alone are worth it. But the full ReFocus process? It’s a gift to any pastor serious about clarity and Kingdom impact. Stop wondering. Stop waiting. Go do it.”

“ReFocus is today the most helpful training for churches and pastors and will be for the years to come.”

“I now have the confidence to lead and the information to lead with knowledge and wisdom. I now have practical expertise and knowledge. Rob Peters, in his book, The Overseer, helped clarify and concretize the role I should adopt as a pastor. “

“The Women in Ministry Assessment (WMA) provides a unique and needed approach to developing women leaders within ministry, volunteer or paid. The WMA provides a comprehensive assessment helping the leader gain clarity and direction. The assessment helps to validate current effectiveness of the leader while addressing challenges. The combination of the WMA and coaching provides encouragement and practical tools to develop the leader equipping her to be more effective in ministry and all areas of life.”

“Corpus gives churches a practical and thoughtful way to renew and regroup. By blending honest assessment ([ReFocus] Discovery), teamwork ([ReFocus] Convergence), and clear vision building, leaders can get their mission, values, and disciple-making in sync. This approach helps churches move beyond just running programs, focusing instead on meaningful, thoughtful ministry that lasts.”

“When a pastor reaches out because their church is plateaued or declining, there’s a moment in almost every conversation where the pastor laughs and says, ‘If I’m the problem, I want to know it.’ Historically, we’ve dismissed that concern with a polite laugh. Over time, we have learned that the pastor might need some coaching in certain areas. While the pastor is rarely the only issue, there are always specific areas where targeted coaching makes a great difference in leading the church to renewal. Corpus has provided the tools—through their Pastoral Readiness and Vision Receptive assessments—to stop guessing and start identifying exactly where those growth opportunities lie.”

“It is difficult to describe the feeling when your church is faced with a resignation of a pastor that has served for 20 years. It is also an overwhelming sense of responsibility when asked to serve as the chairperson of a Pastor Search Committee. We were tempted to follow the only process we knew to find our next pastor. Thankfully, we were introduced to the Corpus ReNew transitional pastor resources. As we journeyed through this transitional time with Corpus, we discovered so much about our greatest strengths and biggest opportunities to revitalize and reposition our church. We are in a far better position to receive our next pastor and walk with him in a successful ministry. I strongly recommend the resources of Corpus during a transitional season of any church.”

“As a Pastor, I was able to see our ReFocus team rally behind the church and experience their ability to lead and direct the church alongside me. I also developed a lifelong friendship with our Pathfinder and now have someone I can go to for advice as we learn and grow.”

“Our experience with ReFocus was in one word – clarifying.”