Achord for Churches
Grow Relationally and Deepen Church Unity
with The 4 Habits of ALL Successful Relationships.
Why Achord for Churches?
Achord for Churches draws upon 30+ years of relational insights embraced by millions worldwide, rooted in biblical principles.
FROM VISION TO ACTION - The program takes participants on a journey to build unity and deepen connections, embedding The 4 habits of All Successful Relationships into the fabric of your church community.
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Transformative Outcomes
ADDRESSES COMMON CHURCH CHALLENGES – The 4 Habits provide practical tools to overcome common relationship challenges—like managing disagreements, healing past hurts, and building genuine fellowship. This framework creates deeper understanding between individuals to strengthen relationships in the church.
STRONG BIBLICAL ALIGNMENT –With a scriptural foundation aligning biblical teachings on love, forgiveness, and fellowship, The 4 Habits elevates the quality of our relationships—our primary Christian witness.
REAL-WORLD IMPACT – Master life skills for better relationships through The 4 Habits—gracefully managing conflicts, understanding each other through emotional intelligence, and having courageous conversations to strengthen relationships everywhere.
COMMUNITY & CONNECTION – Achord for Churches goes beyond individual learning, to setting the foundation for a network of churches committed to relationship excellence.
SUSTAINABLE CHANGE – Achord for Churches is focused on developing sustainable habits that foster ongoing personal and communal growth, not quick fixes that do not last.
STRONG BIBLICAL ALIGNMENT –With a scriptural foundation aligning biblical teachings on love, forgiveness, and fellowship, The 4 Habits elevates the quality of our relationships—our primary Christian witness.
REAL-WORLD IMPACT – Master life skills for better relationships through The 4 Habits—gracefully managing conflicts, understanding each other through emotional intelligence, and having courageous conversations to strengthen relationships everywhere.
COMMUNITY & CONNECTION – Achord for Churches goes beyond individual learning, to setting the foundation for a network of churches committed to relationship excellence.
SUSTAINABLE CHANGE – Achord for Churches is focused on developing sustainable habits that foster ongoing personal and communal growth, not quick fixes that do not last.
Pathway to Unity
Each of the seven 60-minute sessions offers practical, scripture-aligned strategies to change behaviours from habits that harm relationships to habits that strengthen them, and embody the love Christ calls us to share:
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SESSION 1 - MASTERING EMOTIONS: Understand your personal impact and increase awareness of self and others
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SESSION 2: RESPECTING DIFFERENCES: Discover how embracing diversity can create a more vibrant and united church community
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SESSION 3: RESOLVING CONFLICTS: Learn powerful techniques to resolve conflicts with love, transforming challenges into moments of deeper understanding
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SESSION 4: UNPACKING ASSUMPTIONS: Challenge your assumptions and foster deeper mutual respect, opening the door to more genuine connections
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SESSION 5: CLARIFYING PRIORITIES: Learn to recognise what matters most and set meaningful boundaries for better balance and healthier relationships
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SESSION 6: COMMUNICATING APPRECIATION: Unlock the power of appreciation to deepen connections within your church community
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SESSION 7: IMPLEMENTING YOUR LEARNING: Put what you've learned into action and create a personal plan for thriving relationships
Real Stories, Real Change
How The 4 Habits are transforming lives...
Highly recommend
I highly recommend this material - it is important for family and friends relationships just as much as it is for couples.
SO POWERFUL!
This course just got me in time. The principles are simple but SO POWERFUL! I keep asking myself, why didn't I think of that? We now have healthy boundaries in place... and enjoy making time for each other.
Very powerful!
Thoroughly enjoyed going through this course and learning in bite-sized chunks how to improve my relationships. Highly recommend it to anyone!
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Course curriculum
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PREP - What's it all about? - The Vision for Churches (02:40)
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PREP - Course Overview and Structure (03:42)
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PREP - Resources and Equipment: Download Facilitator Guide & Participants Workbook Here (3 mins)
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PREP - What's Your Starting Point? (5 mins)
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1.a) PREP - Overview (~2 mins)
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1.b) PREP - Overall Biblical Context and Supporting Scriptures (~10 mins)
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1.c) IN-SESSION VIDEO 1: LEARN, DISCUSS - Making Sense of What's Been Going Wrong (~22 mins)
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1.d) IN-SESSION VIDEO 2 : LEARN, DISCUSS, DO - The Success Formula for Relationships (~28 mins)
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2.a) PREP - Session Overview (~2 mins)
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2.b) PREP - Biblical Context and Supporting Scriptures (~10 mins)
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2.c) IN-SESSION VIDEO 1: LEARN, DISCUSS - Understanding Why We Get Frustrated and How We Leave Each Other Feeling (~20 mins)
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2.d) IN-SESSION VIDEO 2: LEARN, DISCUSS, DO - How Can I Become More Curious Than Critical, in Practice? (~30 mins)
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2.e) PREP - DO - Check Your Understanding (5 mins)
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3.a) PREP - Session Overview (5 mins)
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3.b) PREP - Biblical Context and Sermon Notes
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3.c) IN-SESSION VIDEO 1: LEARN, DISCUSS - Understanding Why Conflict is Inevitable (7.50 mins)
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3.d) IN-SESSION VIDEO 2: LEARN, DISCUSS, DO - Understanding Conflict and Learning to Manage It Well (10.52 mins)
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3.e) PREP - DO - Check Your Understanding (5 mins)
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4.a) PREP - Session Overview (~5 mins)
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4.b) PREP - Biblical Context and Sermon Notes
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4.c) IN-SESSION VIDEO 1: LEARN, DISCUSS - Understanding Core Values and Assumptions (10.13 mins)
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4.d IN-SESSION VIDEO 2: LEARN, DISCUSS, DO - Three BIG Asks for Building Trust and Respect in the Church Community (11.54 mins)
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4.e) PREP - How to Have Courageous Conversations Successfully (15 mins)
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5.a) PREP - Session Overview (5 mins)
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5.b) PREP - Biblical Context and Sermon Notes
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5.c) IN-SESSION VIDEO 1: LEARN, DISCUSS - What Matters Most? (11.41 mins)
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5.d) IN-SESSION VIDEO 2: LEARN, DO - How Can I Create Peace, Harmony, and Balance in Practice? (20 mins)
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About this course
- £45.00
- 37 lessons
- 2.5 hours of video content
Meet Your Course Hosts
Co-Founder | The 4 Habits Institute & Achord Dr. Andrea Taylor-Cummings
Andrea is an expert in designing global leadership development programs. Through coaching and seminars, she equips leaders and teams to better understand each other, manage conflict productively, and foster vitality in their relationships for both organizational and individual benefit.
"Great relationships support and sustain us, yet misunderstandings easily divide us. My goal is to help people do relationships well—breathing life into this generation and the next."
Andrea holds a First-Class Honours degree in Computer Science from the University of the West Indies, and both MPhil and DPhil degrees in Management Studies from the University of Oxford. She is the Jamaica 1989 Rhodes Scholar.
"Great relationships support and sustain us, yet misunderstandings easily divide us. My goal is to help people do relationships well—breathing life into this generation and the next."
Andrea holds a First-Class Honours degree in Computer Science from the University of the West Indies, and both MPhil and DPhil degrees in Management Studies from the University of Oxford. She is the Jamaica 1989 Rhodes Scholar.
Co-Founder | The 4 Habits Institute & Achord Jonathan Taylor-Cummings
Jon improves organizational effectiveness and capacity through enhancing operations and fostering people development. By equipping people with communication, conflict management, and team vitality skills, he brings purpose into organizations, large and small.
"I help people become their best selves by overcoming relational challenges. Seeing relationships crumble when solutions exist breaks my heart. I find joy in bringing understanding back to broken places."
Jon holds a First-Class Honours degree in Electronic Engineering with Computer Science from the University College London, and an MPhil in Management Studies from the University of Oxford. He is also a graduate of Seth Godin's AltMBA online leadership and management program.
"I help people become their best selves by overcoming relational challenges. Seeing relationships crumble when solutions exist breaks my heart. I find joy in bringing understanding back to broken places."
Jon holds a First-Class Honours degree in Electronic Engineering with Computer Science from the University College London, and an MPhil in Management Studies from the University of Oxford. He is also a graduate of Seth Godin's AltMBA online leadership and management program.
Imagine the Possibilities…
FAMILIES & MARRIAGES STRENGTHENED – Envision homes where conflicts are resolved constructively, where every member feels deeply understood, and where emotional bonds are fortified.
UNIFIED CHURCH COMMUNITIES –Picture a church where individual differences are celebrated, as bridges rather than barriers, and every interaction is infused with empathy and respect.
EMPOWERED LEADERSHIP – Are you a church leader? Then visualize being equipped to navigate challenges with wisdom and foster a culture of open, honest dialogue, setting the stage for growth and unity.
TRANSFORMATIVE OUTREACH – Anticipate the ripple effect in your wider community as your church becomes a model of genuine relationships, inspiring others with the visible impact of living out God’s love.
UNIFIED CHURCH COMMUNITIES –Picture a church where individual differences are celebrated, as bridges rather than barriers, and every interaction is infused with empathy and respect.
EMPOWERED LEADERSHIP – Are you a church leader? Then visualize being equipped to navigate challenges with wisdom and foster a culture of open, honest dialogue, setting the stage for growth and unity.
TRANSFORMATIVE OUTREACH – Anticipate the ripple effect in your wider community as your church becomes a model of genuine relationships, inspiring others with the visible impact of living out God’s love.