The Missional Culture Project is a cohort-based program for church leaders designed to help them overcome obstacles to missional movement. The Missional Culture Project blends training, coaching, and gathering to walk with leaders as they lay down model-first approaches to mission in favor of pursuing a mindset shift in their churches.

about the project

Key Features:

Opening and closing retreats for two team leads.

A year of online training for a full team of 5 leaders.

A dedicated coach who is currently leading in a context similar to your own.

A missional activation grant to help you launch toward missional shifts in your congregation.

The Participant Journey

Opening Retreat - July 2026

Two days in Colorado Springs, CO for the two team leads to prepare their hearts, connect with other members of their cohort, and receive an introduction to the material.

Online Training + Timely Coaching - July 2026 to June 2027

A year of monthly webinars with thought leaders and experienced trainers to help you and your leaders engage with the core principles of mission and apply them to your context. Each church works with a dedicated coach who has led or is leading in a context similar to their own. In the midst of the course of training there are two extended breaks for specific coaching focuses to help churches apply the training to their context.

Closing Retreat - July 2027

Two days in Colorado Springs, CO for the two team leads to celebrate with their cohort and prepare for the change journey that still lies ahead.

Ongoing Coaching + Activation Grants - Fall 2027 to Spring 2028

Churches will receive funding to launch new programs and initiatives to aid in transitioning their congregation to a culture of living life as everyday missionaries. Coaches that worked with churches during the year of training will continue with them into the activation phase.

meet the team

Jacob Hoyer

Project Coordinator

Email Jacob for questions about programming and project structure. Better yet, book a call here.

Casey Chavara

Project Administrator

Rowland Smith

Project Director

Email Casey with questions about application and onboarding processes.

The Application Process

Complete the Online Application by November 1st, 2025

Congregations moving on to an interview will be notified by November 21st

Applicant interviews will take place in February and March of 2026

Accepted congregations will be notified of acceptance by April 1st, 2026