When you move ‘Forward, your church does too.
You weren’t called to play it safe or look back. You were made to take ground, lead with clarity, and move boldly into what’s next. The Forward Pastor is your traction—built to help you and your church stop spinning your wheels and start gaining momentum.
This 12-month course provides a clear path forward, offering strategic themes and timely topics that build upon one another with purpose and power. Whether it’s your leadership, your team, or your church, every step is designed to help you advance—personally and pastorally—into the future you’ve been praying for.
“The Forward Pastor journey gave me what I didn’t know I was missing—space to breathe, clarity about who God created me to be, and practical rhythms to lead from a healthier place. Alan didn’t just coach my leadership—he pastored my soul. Every pastor needs this.”
— Pastor Brian, Lead Pastor of Shorepoint Church
The Forward Pastor moves ‘Forward by focusing on 3 distinct areas:
Your Unique Leadership.
The Forward Pastor is a hands-on growth journey designed to help you understand how you’re wired to lead. This personalized course invites you to look under the hood and discover your unique leadership engine—your wiring, gears, motivators, blindspots, and drive. You’ll gain clarity on who you are, how you lead, and where you can grow. Each module is crafted to help you maximize your strengths, minimize what's holding you back, and advance both personally and professionally with greater traction and confidence.
Your Team Dynamics.
You’re only as strong as the team around you. The Forward Pastor helps leaders grow in both personal leadership and team development. It’s not just about leading well—it’s about building a cohesive leadership team and developing the talent you already have. Learn how to gather the right people at the table, foster honest communication, and align them to the mission and to one another. Hiring the “perfect person” won’t fix everything. But developing a healthy, united team? That changes everything.
Your Church Culture.
The Forward Pastor knows that mission, vision, and values are everything.The systems you build and the culture you allow will either drive your church ‘Forward—or hold it back. This course helps you create a clear framework around your vision, one that aligns your team, fuels your culture, and measures real impact in your community. When you lead on purpose, you inspire others to live on mission.