A Fresh Perspective

A Fresh Perspective

A Fresh Perspective

who we are

We are a Christian Ministry dedicated to walking alongside Kingdom Ministries and providing tailored supports to enable them to flourish and see them realise the Kingdom impact they are called to have.

who we serve

Manna Consulting invests in these 4 areas because we recognise the critical role they all have in the Kingdom ecosystem
and in seeing His Kingdom come in our local communities.

Churches & Denominations

We help churches and denominations to renew and revitalise their ministries and have a transformational impact in the communities they serve. 

Christian Schools

We help Christian schools navigate complex compliance regimes whilst creating thriving Christian learning environments and maintaining their missional intent. 

NFPs & Para-Church Ministries

We help Christian NFP’s and Para-Church Ministries to develop healthy and effective organisational and ministry practices that expand their Kingdom impact.

Christian Businesses

We help Christian business owners develop healthy organisational cultures and systems and support them in shaping their work for Kingdom impact that goes beyond funding other ministry initiatives.

What We Do

Consulting

Providing tailored consulting services that meet your unique needs.

Training

Delivering a range of training and workshops to equip you for ministry that will have a lasting impact.

Coaching

Building capacity in your leaders and your teams to nurture healthy and impactful ministries.

Events

Providing specialist insights tailored to your context as keynote speakers at your events.

What We Do

Consulting

Providing tailored consulting services that meet your unique needs.

Training

Delivering a range of training and workshops to equip you for ministry that will have a lasting impact.

Coaching

Building capacity in your leaders and your teams to nurture healthy and impactful ministries.

Events

Providing specialist insights tailored to your context as keynote speakers at your events.

our approach

when we work with you, our approach is:

consulting - our approach

Tailored

Recognising that all organisations and ministries have unique contexts and needs, we do not adopt a cookie cutter approach. We take the time to understand each ministry and the specific needs and challenges faced and then offer a tailored approach.

Diagnostic

Rather than work with the presenting symptoms, we work with organisations to establish the root causes of their challenges so that we can help drive lasting change.

Collaborative

Acknowledging we cannot be everything to everyone, we work collaboratively with other ministry specialists and experts to ensure that the unique needs can be understood and met.

Capacity Building

We believe strongly that a ministry should never have a dependency on our specialist skills, so we seek to build capacity in leaders and their teams to create lasting impact.

some of our areas of specialism

some of our areas of specialism

We provide a range of supports through consulting, training, coaching and events to help ministries thrive in their unique context, specialising in:

We work with Kingdom organisations to reclaim their missional identity, including assessing their current impact, developing strategies for community engagement, building effective missional pathways and supporting leaders to equip their people for ministry.

We help leaders to understand the critical role a healthy culture plays in their organisation and equip them with the knowledge and tools to lead and embed a strong Kingdom culture across the ministry.

We lead Kingdom ministries through a process of discernment to establish a compelling vision for the ministry and clarify their mission. We then help them to determine the strategic steps they need to take to see the vision and mission realised in their context.

We help churches discern their future, assess their health and impact, and develop strategic pathways, while also equipping denominations with tailored systems, training, and coaching to support their member churches.

We work with leaders and their teams to build more effective and impactful ministry activities that are specific to their ministry context,  drawing on best practice and where necessary the specialist expertise of Manna Consulting’s partners and collaborators.

We guide and equip teams to lead complex transformational change across their organisation that will lead to a healthier and more impactful ministry.

We work with church, ministry, school, business and community leaders to build their capacity and effectiveness in leading mission-driven organisations that are called to have a Kingdom impact across their area of influence. We do this through a range of training and coaching opportunities.

We work with teams to build quality systems across their organisation with a focus on strong reflective practices that drive continual and holistic improvement in organisational health and impact.

We collaborate with teams to enhance operational systems for empowering impactful ministry, emphasising clarity in delegation of authority, responsibility, and accountability, and reinforcing supportive structures.

We work with Kingdom organisations to reclaim their missional identity, including assessing their current impact, developing strategies for community engagement, building effective missional pathways and supporting leaders to equip their people for ministry.

We help leaders to understand the critical role a healthy culture plays in their organisation and equip them with the knowledge and tools to lead and embed a strong Kingdom culture across the ministry.

We lead Kingdom ministries through a process of discernment to establish a compelling vision for the ministry and clarify their mission. We then help them to determine the strategic steps they need to take to see the vision and mission realised in their context.

We help churches discern their future, assess their health and impact, and develop strategic pathways, while also equipping denominations with tailored systems, training, and coaching to support their member churches.

We work with leaders and their teams to build more effective and impactful ministry activities that are specific to their ministry context,  drawing on best practice and where necessary the specialist expertise of Manna Consulting’s partners and collaborators.

We guide and equip teams to lead complex transformational change across their organisation that will lead to a healthier and more impactful ministry.

We work with church, ministry, school, business and community leaders to build their capacity and effectiveness in leading mission-driven organisations that are called to have a Kingdom impact across their area of influence. We do this through a range of training and coaching opportunities.

We work with teams to build quality systems across their organisation with a focus on strong reflective practices that drive continual and holistic improvement in organisational health and impact.

We collaborate with teams to enhance operational systems for empowering impactful ministry, emphasising clarity in delegation of authority, responsibility, and accountability, and reinforcing supportive structures.

ministry partners & collaborators

ministry partners & collaborators

Acknowledging we cannot be everything to everyone, we work collaboratively with other ministry specialists
and experts to ensure that the unique needs can be understood and met.

Walk A Mile Media
Walk A Mile Media
Stephen McAlpine
Walk A Mile Media
Chris Dickons
Chris DickonsDirector

about our founder

Chris Dickons is the Director and founder of Manna Consulting. Chris is passionate about Kingdom ministry and the call to have a transformational impact across different community contexts. He loves to see Christians discipled and equipped in their gifts and calling to make an impact where they live, work and socialise.

testimonials

“Chris led an annual strategic planning session for Destiny Rescue’s management team, and it was one of the best facilitated planning days I’ve ever been part of. He was so sensitive to our mission, understood our cultural values and led the day as if he had journeyed with us for years. The outcomes were tangible, and Chris was able to build a brilliant sense of unity and ownership across the team. Thank you, Chris, for helping us take our planning to the next level and for also allowing our executive team be part of the day without having the pressure to try and think 5 steps ahead.”

Paul Mergard – CEO, Destiny Rescue

“We can’t recommend Chris highly enough. The approach he uses to help teams discern and clarify what God is calling them to do is a beautiful gift to the church. He spends a great deal of time in preparation and comes fully equipped to handle anything thrown his way. He is personable, humble, empathetic, smart, and full of grace, quick to listen and slow to speak. These qualities, shining through his leadership, enabled us to move from uncertainty about where we should go to sharp focus and strategic steps to fulfill a five-year vision we are convinced is from God. We highly recommend Chris to you and every other church.”

Rev. Ralph Mayhew, Minister, Burleigh Village Uniting Church
I first encountered Chris during his visit to our church in May 2022. I was immediately impressed by two key qualities: his profound love for the Church as a beacon of the redemptive Gospel in its community, and his keen insight into each Church’s current state, its desired future, and the steps needed to bridge that gap. Chris’s passion for the Church is evident in his preaching, conversations, and demeanor, reflecting his sincere desire for every local congregation to flourish. His evaluations of a church’s present condition are straightforward and candid, recognizing both strengths and areas needing improvement. His suggestions for progress align with both the church’s goals and biblical principles. When a church is aligned with its Head, Jesus Christ, Chris offers strategic guidance with thoughtful consideration. However, if there is misalignment, he delivers a sobering message, warning of potential ineffectiveness if critical issues are not addressed. I personally witnessed Chris deliver such a message to our church in September 2023, prompting a serious response. Despite the gravity of his words, Chris balances critique with affirmation, acknowledging the church’s strengths while urging action on pressing issues. As a pastor with 35 years of experience, I highly recommend Chris for his passion, expertise, and practical approach in helping churches and their leaders realize their God-given potential. Engaging with Chris and Manna Consulting promises significant benefits for the next generation of Christ-followers in your congregation.
Rev. Joel Heron, Wesleyan Methodist Pastor

We are deeply thankful to Chris for his help in getting us started on this journey. He came alongside our fellowship as a brother in Christ and one who appreciated our journey. His skills and expertise have been a great support to us in helping us move forward. I have no seen this much enthusiasm in our churches for a very long time.

Daphne Sidney – Superintendent, Grace Communion International Australasia

“The Leadership Team of Riverwalk Baptist engaged the services of Manna Consulting to help us see from an outside and different perspective of how and why we do church. We were encouraged by Chris’ understanding and wisdom of the dynamics of people volunteering to work together and doing church the way we have been used to. We are a church that is very simple and want to get back to the basics. Chris helped us to understand that but also to create a Vision that would see a legacy that could be passed onto others. We don’t want to get complicated, but we also want to see disciples made. We now have a greater understanding of how we can accomplish that by God’s grace and power and how to encourage our people to be the salt and light in their everyday lives without complicating and overcommitting people to extra workloads and programs. WE are looking forward to see what God can do in and through His church.”

Kerry Evans – Lead Pastor, Riverwalk Baptist Church