Consulting

At The Forty Project, our coaching process is a guided journey designed to help church leaders understand their current reality, embrace necessary changes, and develop a sustainable vision for the future. Our approach is structured yet adaptable, recognizing that every church has a unique history, culture, and set of challenges.

Stage 1: Motivations for
the Journey

Before any strategy is developed, we help leaders understand the “why” behind their ministry.

  • We explore personal, spiritual, relational, and emotional motivations for continuing church ministry.

  • We differentiate between aspirational vs. actual motivations, helping leaders clarify what is truly driving their decisions.

We address potential blind spots, such as emotional attachments or relational conflicts that might be preventing necessary change.

Many churches are struggling not because of internal failure, but because the world around them has changed.

  • We unpack the shift from Christendom to Post-Christendom—how the church has lost cultural privilege and why traditional methods may no longer be effective.

  • We help leaders assess the impact of these changes on their congregation, finances, and mission.

  • We provide historical and biblical perspective, showing that the early church thrived in a world without institutional power.

Stage 2: Recognizing the Challenge of Post-Christendom

Stage 4: Implementing New Approaches

Thriving in Post-Christendom requires innovation, resilience, and a return to mission-focused ministry.

  • We coach leaders in adaptive leadership, emphasizing flexibility, humility, and courage.

  • We introduce fresh ministry models, learning from small, mission-focused communities and churches outside traditional power structures.

We equip churches with sustainable strategies, from financial restructuring to leadership development.

Stage 3: Letting Go of Outdated Strategies

Just as Lewis & Clark had to abandon their canoes when they reached the Rocky Mountains, churches must let go of ineffective strategies that no longer serve their mission.

  • We help churches identify outdated assumptions and traditions that may be holding them back.

  • We guide leaders in communicating necessary changes to their congregation, helping them navigate grief, resistance, and uncertainty.

We provide practical tools for adaptive leadership, preparing churches to experiment with new approaches.

How We Work with Churches

  • One-on-One Coaching: Personalized guidance for pastors and leadership teams.

  • On-Site Consulting: In-depth assessments and hands-on support for churches in transition.

  • Strategic Planning Workshops: Facilitated sessions to develop a roadmap for the future.

  • Ongoing Support: Quarterly check-ins to ensure continued progress.

Whether your church is considering renewal, restructuring, or closure, The Forty Project is here to walk with you through the process.

Schedule a free consultation today to explore how we can help your church move forward with clarity and confidence.

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