Jesus-Centered. Spirit-Led.
Forward Leader is a nonprofit leadership formation organization equipping Christ-centered leaders to strengthen communities, shape culture, and advance the gospel with courage, wisdom, and audacious faith.
Our Mission In Motion.
We form leaders, strengthen communities, and advance the gospel throughChrist-centered leadership development.
Formation
Developing leaders of character, wisdom, and courage. .
Gospel-Forward Mission
Equipping leaders to serve in communities with clarity and conviction.
Leadership Development
Raising Christ-centered leaders for every sphere of influence.
“We are a gospel-driven movement of leaders—daring to lead with courage, live with conviction, and trust God to move through audacious faith.”
What We Value.
The biblical values that shape our culture, guide our mission, and form the heart of Forward Leader.
More About Our Values→
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God’s Word is our foundation.
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The good news changes everything.
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We believe God for the impossible.
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We exist for the sake of others.
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We lead by following Jesus.
Rooted in Christ. Built for Mission.
Everything we do flows from what we believe. Our statement of faith anchors Forward Leader in the authority of Scripture and the power of the Gospel. We lead with conviction, not as an institution, but as a living expression of Christ’s mission in the world.
36+ Years of Ministry. One Unchanging Message.
30+
Years of Ministry
Walking with leaders and teams.
7600+
Conversations Shared
Cups of Tea and Coffee, and Gospel Connection.
2012
A Vision Rooted in Christ
Still Growing Forward.
Read. Reflect. Lead Boldly.
Explore articles, resources, and leadership formation tools from Audacious Leadership, the public-facing initiative of Forward Leader.
Join the Movement.
Be part of a growing community of leaders living boldly for Christ’s mission.
Leadership. Formation. Mission.
Forward Leader advances its mission through three connected channels:
Forward Leader Programs
Leadership development, partnerships, cohorts, and ministry initiatives.
Audacious Leadership
The public-facing leadership formation initiative of Forward Leader, offering articles, resources, teaching, and practical frameworks.
TerryLaMasters.com
The personal platform of Dr. Terry LaMasters, co-founder of Forward Leader, featuring research, writing, speaking, and advisory work.