Recent and Ongoing Consultancy Projects

Testimonials

“Full disclosure: Reverend Mitra and I had deep, nourishing conversations while she was still in the parish. That said, I was pleasantly surprised with our work in her capacity as a consultant. She asks insightful questions, and creates spaces in which conversations can open into rich previously-unexplored possibilities.” -Reverend Chip Roush (Universalist Unitarian), on working with Mitra as both a colleague and as her consultee.

“Direct Light has provided valuable insights into our church’s leadership structure, ministry outreach, and operational practices. Through their assessments, clear action plans, and guidance, they helped us identify key areas for improvement and created practical solutions that fit our specific situation. What sets Direct Light Consulting apart is their ability to integrate both spiritual and practical considerations into their work. They genuinely care about the long-term health and mission of our church and are skilled at handling sensitive issues. Their approach is collaborative, and they have taken the time to listen, understand, and build relationships with both our church leaders and members.” -Sharon and Greg Ollinger of the Wyoming Baptist Church, on working with Direct Light Consulting (previous name for Courage and Covenant).

“Working with this team of consultants has been nothing short of transformative for me and my work with the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra. From the very beginning, Jonathan and Mitra demonstrated a deep understanding of our challenges and delivered strategies to make meaningful structural changes to our governance and administration. Jonathan balanced immediate, practical solutions with thoughtful long-term planning, giving me a roadmap and strategies that are both actionable and sustainable. Together, they approached every conversation with professionalism, empathy, and clarity, creating an environment where collaboration could thrive. Perhaps most importantly, they offered clear, strategic guidance to help me begin moving the organization forward by leading and effecting change by aligning our mission with our operations, sharpening our priorities, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation, and building and improving organizational culture. Thanks to their insight and dedication, I now have the tools and confidence to pursue organizational goals with renewed purpose. I cannot recommend these consultants highly enough for any organization seeking to strengthen governance, enhance administration, and build lasting capacity for success.” -Leighann Dail Ragusa of the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra.