Developing Ministries of Excellence
Achieve your ministry goals with personalized church strategy and pastoral coaching
LEARN MORE ABOUT The Preaching Executive
Meet The Founder and President
Danielle Hayes is a wife, pastor, author, and public relations expert, which gives her insight into helping church leaders overcome growth barriers while successfully aligning their vision with their marketing strategies. Danielle serves as one of the campus pastors for the New Life Worship Center in Hephzibah, Ga., and she is a Lecturer at Augusta University. She earned her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Augusta University, received a certification in Leadership Communications from Harvard Extension School at Harvard University, and a Personal Development Coach Certificate from the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute, an affiliate of the International Coach Federation. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Liberty University pursuing a Ph.D. in Communication.
The Preaching Executive Approach
The Preaching Executive Approach is centered on believing that growing pastors and ministry leaders produce growing churches. We aim to help pastors and ministry leaders identify and overcome their personal and ministry growth challenges, cultivate their church leadership skills, identify their ministry values and goals, and create actionable steps toward achieving them. We are committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for our clients to do their work towards their desired outcomes.
Ministry Mixer 2025
Come network with ministry leaders and church service providers at The Preaching Executive's Ministry Mixer on March 14, 2025. The event will be held from 5:30pm-7pm at The Pinnacle Club in Augusta, Ga. Attendees will receive information on the latest church trends. Admission is $50 and spaces are limited.
our services & workshops
Ministry Revitalization
Small Church Essentials Workshop
Small Church Essentials Workshop
Is your ministry feeling stagnant, or is membership declining? This workshop will help you identify areas that need revitalization. You will also receive assistance in drafting a plan to address those areas and help implementing it.
Small Church Essentials Workshop
Small Church Essentials Workshop
Small Church Essentials Workshop
Small churches can make a significant impact when equipped with the right tools and principles. Our Small Church Essentials Workshop offers industry-proven strategies to address both internal and external challenges, enabling you to conduct meaningful ministry with a congregation of under 250 members.
The Emerging Leaders Intensive
Crisis Communication for Churches Training
Crisis Communication for Churches Training
The Emerging Ministry Leaders Intensive is a unique opportunity for individuals who believe they are called to public ministry or to take on leadership roles in their church. This two-hour interactive training will help you discover and refine your leadership style, nurture your calling, strengthen your communication skills, and deepen your understanding of Biblical leadership principles.
Crisis Communication for Churches Training
Crisis Communication for Churches Training
Crisis Communication for Churches Training
In today's fast-paced world, churches must be prepared for any unexpected crisis. During this workshop, you will learn how to create a crisis communication plan, engage with the media, utilize social media effectively, and support your community in times of need. You will be guided through real-life scenarios and best practices to ensure
In today's fast-paced world, churches must be prepared for any unexpected crisis. During this workshop, you will learn how to create a crisis communication plan, engage with the media, utilize social media effectively, and support your community in times of need. You will be guided through real-life scenarios and best practices to ensure that your church is equipped to handle any crisis with confidence and compassion. Attendees will receive a crisis communication plan template packet to include mock news releases and scripts.
The Boardroom Bible Study
Meet Danielle Hayes every first Sunday at 8pm (EST) on Facebook for this LIVE virtual gathering to dig deep into Biblical leadership principles. She will even share ministry advice and church trends that will position your church for success.