ABOUT US
The decisions you make today as a leader affect your ministry for a lifetime.
You are a Leader
You have a solid grasp on what you want to do with your life but you’re stuck trying to figure out the “how.”
You have the fire and drive but you are looking for something deeper, an opportunity that allows you to accelerate rapidly as a leader while surrounding yourself with mentors and peers who value growth in all areas of life– not just the spiritual.
That’s where we step in. We exist to equip young and emerging leaders– like you– with the tools they need to avoid burnout and move toward radical growth as movers and shakers for the Kingdom. Through our 4-month cohort, we use the power of mentorship, training, and community to build leaders up, not only in their calling but also in their capacity.
Welcome to a space where lifelong connections are formed, new paths are forged, and leadership becomes a lot less lonely. We’ve stood in your shoes before and we’re just a few steps ahead of you now– ready to support, guide, and walk with you into what’s up ahead.
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Volunteer Opportunities
You are invited to consider volunteering with Onward, a startup nonprofit dedicated to equipping young ministry leaders. As we grow, we're in need of passionate individuals to help in key areas such as graphic design, marketing, video editing, event planning, and business administration. Your skills and time can make a meaningful impact in expanding our mission.
Whether you're experienced or just looking for a way to contribute, we’d love to have you join our team!
Onward is a trusted friend of The Church and a non-profit 501(c)3 para-church organization. Our goal is to partner with the local church to help an upcoming generation of leaders prepare for long careers in ministry. We do this through a process called: Leadership Formation. We believe many of the problems The Church faces today can be combated through helping young leaders tap into their God-given potential, build healthy habits and rhythms, and develop as well-rounded individuals who are equipped in their calling. Through the power of community, mentorship, and leadership development, we’re equipping the upcoming leaders of the Church to rally around the mission of Jesus for the long haul.
Who We Are
Meet Our Founder
Hi, I’m Cory Fenn! I’ve always had a deep passion for discipleship and leadership development programs, especially after I moved into full-time ministry at the age of 19. I’ve seen firsthand the way growth can take place at an accelerated rate when leaders seek mentors, surround themselves in a community with their peers, and take the time to develop leadership skills along the way.
I started Onward in 2019 after a conversation with a church seeking out tools to help them train and develop the young leaders on their staff. Only 24% of Christian organizations have a leadership development program for their employees. The church desperately needs leaders and yet the resources to build those leaders are lacking. Onward is on a daily mission to get those crucial resources to the leaders who want and need them so they can grow into all God has called them to be.
At Onward, we empower emerging church leaders with a mission of longevity. Through coaching, community, and mentorship– we’re equipping well-rounded leaders, personally and professionally, to steward the mantle of leadership and model it well to the people following them on a daily basis.