Hey, Friends!
I’m thrilled to share a major update that represents a significant leap forward for both The Clarity Project and my personal vision journey. I’ve been invited to join renowned author and church consultant Will Mancini’s latest venture, the RunFree Company, as the Visionary Planning Lead. This new chapter is brimming with potential, and I can’t wait to dive into the next phase of our mission to bring clarity and purpose to church leadership and ministry.
A Journey of Learning and Growth
My journey with Will Mancini began back in 2017 when I became certified in God Dreams, his visionary planning process tailored for churches. Over the years, I've had the privilege of delving into several of his transformative processes, including Church Unique, Younique, and the comprehensive Pivvot Process. Each of these tools has profoundly shaped my approach to leadership and vision.
The Vision Frame, the cornerstone of Will's work, has been instrumental in the development of thousands of leaders, including my own. Since getting certified, I’ve been humbled to have trained leaders from over 30 states in the U.S., gaining insights that have continually refined my understanding of effective church leadership.
The Power of Relationships and Investments
My introduction to the Vision Frame came in 2015 through Phil Claycomb, Executive Director for Nexus: Church Planting and Leader Care. I remember sitting in a hotel conference room in McKinney, TX learning about church vision in a way that I never had before. Two years later, at a crucial time for our church plant in Loveland, CO, Phil’s willingness to invest in my certification in God Dreams proved invaluable. His belief in the potential of leaders has left a lasting impact on me, and I’m deeply grateful for Nexus’s support. The Nexus value that "Leaders Are Our Legacy" resonates deeply in me.
The Birth of RunFree.Co
Fast forward to today, and I’m excited to be part of the RunFree.Co, an evolution of the Vision Framing process. RunFree represents the latest and most profound iteration of Will’s visionary frameworks. Years ago, I was introduced to Josh Howard and several powerful tools and concepts about disciple-making movements. It challenged my perspective on church growth and strategy to the core. This new Vision Framing process integrates these insights, merging traditional vision framing with proven disciple-making tools that activate the agency of every single believer. It's often been said that the greatest untapped resource in ministry is sitting in the pews every Sunday. No more!
I was STOKED when just a few months after joining RunFree.Co, I saw Josh Howard’s name appear on our team’s Slack channel. Josh, known for his work with disciple-making movements in South Asia and host of the Sent Ones Podcast, has been a game-changer in my understanding of effective church strategies.
Integrating Tools and Training
Since 2018, I’ve had the honor of working with Nexus and for the past several years, I've tried to integrate the Vision Frame and DMM tools to the best of my ability. Now, I have the privilege of working directly with Will and Josh directly! Together, we’ve crafted the Pivvot Process. This journey combines the best elements of Church Unique, God Dreams, Younique, Future Church, and proven DMM tools into a cohesive approach for church leadership.
The Pivvot Process is designed to bring clarity and ownership to critical questions facing churches today:
Visionary Planning: Answer the 5 fundamental questions of leadership and clarify your disciple-making identity and vision.
Ministry Design: Stop photocopying vision, define what makes your church exceptional, and ignite passion among leaders.
Disciple-Making Growth: Activate the agency of every single believer through proven common and special calling training, resulting in real disciple-making growth.
Team Performance: Accomplish more than you ever dreamed you could through meta-performance and team coaching.
Digital Advancement: Enhance your online disciple-making impact far beyond the walls of your church.
Looking Ahead
As I step into this new role with RunFree.Co, I’m excited about the opportunities ahead to help churches throw off everything that hinders (namely, lower-room only church) and truly run free into the vision Jesus started!
I'm so grateful for all of the leaders who have trusted me and worked with me over the years. Your affirmation, encouragement, and investment mean the world to me! I look forward to sharing more about our work with RunFree Company and the Pivvot Process in the coming months.
If you're interested in learning more about all we do at RunFree.co, Let's talk!
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