5 Core Principles Training Guide

Churches don't need a new model. They need a new MINDSET. Since 2010, Forge America has stood at the forefront of the missional movement in the United States. We have learned in real time what helps communities of faith move from good intentions to catalytic impact. One lesson rises above the rest: there is no single blueprint for mission. Every community expresses it differently. Yet across those diverse expressions, we have consistently observed a shared set of characteristics. We call these the Five Core Principles of Missional Movement—the foundational postures present wherever the Spirit forms a people sent into the world. Designed to accompany live workshops with a trained facilitator, this guide offers a practical overview of the Five Core Principles, equipping leaders and trainers to help churches of every size and stage move from concept to embodied practice.