You Are Not Alone. We’re Here to Help!

Navigating change in the life of a church can feel overwhelming, uncertain, and deeply personal. Whether you're facing questions about the future, wondering what’s next, or simply need someone to talk to, we are here. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

FAQs

  • The Forty Project is a consulting and coaching initiative designed to help churches and denominational leaders navigate decline, transition, or closure with clarity, strategy, and hope. We help churches discern next steps, adapt to cultural shifts, and move forward faithfully.

  • We partner with:

    • Local churches and pastors

    • Church boards and leadership teams

    • Denominational leaders and networks

    Whether you're exploring revitalization, launching a new ministry del, or closing a chapter well, we’re here to help.

  • Our core services include:

    • Strategic church assessment and coaching

    • Transition or closure planning

    • Leadership development and team building

    • Post-Christendom ministry frameworks

    • Property and legacy resource planning

    • Connections to future ministry opportunities

  • Timelines vary based on each church. Some work with us for a few months during a key transition; others walk with us for 9–12 months of deeper transformation.

  • Not at all. We support churches in all kinds of transitions:

    • Revitalization and vision renewal

    • Launching fresh expressions of church

    • Thoughtful and faithful closure

    • Legacy and property transition

  • Post-Christendom describes today’s cultural reality where church is no longer central in society. Many churches still operate with outdated assumptions and models. We help leaders understand the shift and adapt with courage, clarity, and creativity.

  • Absolutely. We offer consulting, training, and coaching for denominational leaders who want to support churches in transition. Let’s explore what partnership could look like.