You don’t have a vision problem. You have a traction problem.
Forward Church helps pastors close the gap between passion and process and turning mission into movement.
This isn’t another program. It’s a simple, repeatable system that brings clarity, alignment, and momentum to the local church.
Most pastors don’t lack calling.
They lack clear operating rhythms that turns vision into action.
You might recognize this tension:
Passion is high, but progress is inconsistent
You’re busy, but unsure what’s actually moving the mission forward
Leaders care deeply, but ownership is unclear
Health is hard to measure—and momentum is hard to sustain
This is the vision–execution gap in the local church. And it’s exactly what Forward Church was built to solve.
What if ministry had a clear operating system?
Take a minute to write an introduction that is short, sweet, and to the point. If you sell something, use this space to describe it in detail and tell us why we should make a purchase. Tap into your creativity. You’ve got this.
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Direction clarifies the vision that moves everything. Every church needs a clear and compelling direction to move with purpose.
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Drivers empower the right people to move the mission forward. Your church’s vision can’t move forward without the right people in the right seats.
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Dashboards measure what matters most. You can’t manage what you don’t measure.
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Identify what is holding you back. Every church faces obstacles—but not every church names them.
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Build systems that support the mission. Great vision needs great operational systems to sustain it.
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Establish healthy rhythms of accountability, evaluation, and celebration that keep your church moving forward.Item description
“The Forward Church framework gave us language, structure, and direction we didn’t even realize we were missing. Alan helped our leadership team align around a clear vision, identify what was holding us back, and implement practical tools that actually moved our church forward. This wasn’t just a coaching experience—it was a turning point.
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So… What Is Forward Church?
Forward Church is a Church Operating System (COS) — a six-part framework that helps pastors and leadership teams move ministry forward with clarity, alignment, and momentum.
The Six Parts:
Direction – Where we’re going and why
Drivers – Who owns what moves the mission
Dashboards – How we measure health and progress
Obstacles – What’s slowing momentum right now
Operations – How ministry actually works week to week
Progress – How we know we’re winning
It simplifies leadership, unites teams, and turns mission into movement that takes ground.
“Working with Alan through the Forward Church framework brought immediate clarity to our team. We were able to define our direction, identify obstacles we didn’t even know were holding us back, and start moving with real alignment and traction. Alan didn’t just give us tools—he walked with us through the process, helping us lead with renewed vision and purpose.
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Why Pastors Say This Feels Different:
Forward Church was shaped through real ministry leadership, coaching, and field-tested frameworks—not borrowed business fads.
Built by a pastor, for pastors
Integrates soul health and organizational health
Delivered relationally — not just content or curriculum
Focused on traction, not theory
Scalable for churches of different sizes and contexts
This is for Pastors who…
Want clarity without complexity
Care about health as much as growth
Lead teams and don’t want to lead alone
Feel responsible for momentum, not just ministry activity
This is not for pastors who…
Just want another resource to skim
Aren’t ready to name what’s broken
Prefer inspiration without implementation
Want momentum without ownership
Are You Ready?
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Clarity Conversation
If what you’re hearing resonates, the next step isn’t a decision—it’s clarity. A short Clarity Conversation gives you space to talk through where momentum may be breaking down and whether Forward Church is the right fit for your church. No pressure, no assumptions—just an honest conversation to help you discern what’s next
Forward Church Intro
In this short, pre-recorded introduction, I’ll share a bit of my story, my family, and the journey that led to the creation of Forward Church. I’ll also walk you through the heart of the framework and how it helps churches move from vision to traction. This isn’t a hard pitch—just an honest look at what Forward Church is and why it exists.
Inner Life Diagnostic:
Healthy Soul. Healthy Church.
Inner Life Diagnostic is a guided soul-health assessment designed to help pastors evaluate their internal rhythms, emotional load, spiritual vitality, and leadership sustainability. When pastors lead from health, churches grow from health. This tool gives leaders clarity on what’s happening beneath the surface so they can lead their congregation from strength, alignment, and renewed spiritual vitality.