Why Achord for Churches?

Achord for Churches is built on the proven framework of The 4 Habits, developed over 20+ years of research, practice, and global teaching by Dr Andrea & Jonathan Taylor-Cummings.  Their TEDx talk, “The 4 Habits of ALL Successful Relationships,” has been viewed over 3.6 million times worldwide, strengthening relationships in homes, workplaces, and communities across the globe.  Now, that same biblically grounded, research-backed approach has been thoughtfully adapted for church life — helping your small group discover practical, scripture-based ways to love each other well, grow together in unity, and shine God’s love to the world.

Are Relationships in Your Church Struggling Beneath the Surface?

Even in the most faithful churches, people feel misunderstood, teams fall into tension, and many quietly leave over broken relationships — not bad doctrine. If small groups feel disconnected or your team is tired of surface-level community, you’re not alone. This course helps churches go beyond sermons to practical, life-giving relationship skills that restore trust, deepen fellowship, and reflect Christ’s love.

Help Your Small Group Thrive in Just 7 Weeks

By the end of this course, your small group will: ✅ Build emotional awareness and relational trust ✅ Handle conflict biblically and with courage ✅ Understand each other’s differences with grace ✅ Clarify assumptions and reduce frustration ✅ Practice appreciation and affirmation ✅ Grow in unity, resilience, and spiritual maturity

Everything You Need to Lead Powerful Small Group Conversations

You’ll receive instant access to: 📘 Facilitator Guide (PDF) 👥 Participant Workbook 🎥 Video Lessons for 7 weekly sessions ✝️ Biblical context and sermon notes 📅 Optional 3-month follow-up session Each session includes prep, watch-together video, discussion prompts, and practical “DO” activities for the week.

Designed for Churches of All Sizes

This course is ideal for: ✔️ Small Group Leaders ✔️ Pastoral Care Teams ✔️ Lay Ministry Facilitators ✔️ Elders/Deacons Training ✔️ Pre-marriage or Marriage Enrichment ✔️ Any team seeking healthier relationships in Christ

Trusted by Churches & Small Groups Across the UK

Lives and relationships are being renewed as churches put these biblical principles into practice and learn to love each other well.

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Our small group piloted Achord for Churches earlier this year and it changed lives, relationships, and attitudes in just a few weeks.
KH

Family Therapist & Family Ministries Director

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“This showed me how to love people like Jesus did!”
JY

Course Participant

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It’s great when we can study something that makes such a big difference to our everyday lives!
JL

Course Participant

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As a family therapist who’s worked in family ministries for decades, I can honestly say this is the best relationship course I’ve seen and used.
KH

Course leader

Equip Your Small Group for a Stronger, Healthier Future

Start building a culture of honour, connection and Christ-like love in your church community today. *** LAUNCH OFFER: Get 50% off this course. *** At checkout, click “HAVE A COUPON?” and enter 50off.

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What to Expect

8 Chapters · 37 Lessons

  1. 1

    Facilitator's Introduction and Preparation to Run Sessions

    1. PREP - What's it all about? - The Vision for Churches (02:40) Free preview
    2. PREP - Course Overview and Structure (03:42) Free preview
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      PREP - Resources and Equipment: Download Facilitator Guide & Participants Workbook Here (3 mins)

    4. PREP - What's Your Starting Point? (5 mins) Free preview
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    SESSION 1 - Understand Emotions

    1. 1.a) PREP - Overview (~2 mins) Free preview
    2. 1.b) PREP - Overall Biblical Context and Supporting Scriptures (~10 mins) Free preview
    3. 1.c) IN-SESSION VIDEO 1: LEARN, DISCUSS - Making Sense of What's Been Going Wrong (~22 mins) Free preview
    4. 1.d) IN-SESSION VIDEO 2 : LEARN, DISCUSS, DO - The Success Formula for Relationships (~28 mins) Free preview
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    SESSION 2- Respect Differences

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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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    SESSION 3 - Manage Conflict

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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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    SESSION 4 - Unpack Assumptions

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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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    SESSION 5 - Clarify Priorities

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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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    SESSION 6 - Communicate Appreciation

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      6.a) PREP - Session Overview (5 mins)

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      6.B) PREP - Biblical Context and Sermon Notes

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      6.c) IN-SESSION VIDEO 1: LEARN, DISCUSS - Wired for Connection (10.51 mins)

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      6.d) IN-SESSION VIDEO 2: LEARN, DISCUSS, DO - Showing Appreciation and Love in Powerful Ways (11.15)

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    SESSION 7 - Your Personal Action Plan

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      7.a) PREP - Session Overview

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      7.b) PREP - Biblical Context and Sermon Notes

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      7.c) IN-SESSION VIDEO 1: LEARN, DISCUSS - Developing Your Personal Action Plan (6.13 mins)

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      7.d) IN-SESSION VIDEO 2: LEARN, DISCUSS, DO - Taking Responsibility for Your Relationships (25 mins)

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      7.e) PREP : Congratulations - You've Completed the Achord for Churches Course (5 mins)

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      7.f) PREP : 3-Month Follow-up Fellowship Session

FAQs

Will it work for our church?

Yes — Achord for Churches is designed to fit any context, whether you’re a small group, ministry team, or larger congregation. Each course licence covers a group of up to 20 participants, and you can easily run multiple groups across your church to involve more people. It works equally well in person or on Zoom, and the flexible format makes it simple to adapt to your church’s size, pace, and culture.

Do facilitators need special training or theological expertise?

Not at all. Anyone with a heart for people can lead this course. The facilitator guide gives step-by-step support for each session. Everything is biblically grounded, rooted in love, unity, and mutual submission (Ephesians 4:1-3; Colossians 3:12-14), combining sound theology with practical, research-based tools for relational health.

What do we get and how long do we have access?

Your £45 annual licence gives you access for one full year, allowing you to run the course at your own pace or repeat it with new groups. You’ll receive: A downloadable Facilitator Guide (PDF) Participant Workbook (PDF) for each attendee Seven video sessions Group discussion guides Sermon notes to integrate themes into Sunday teaching For less than the cost of one weekend retreat, you’ll have a complete 7-week series ready to run - helping your church grow in connection, communication, and Christ-centred community.

Meet Your Course Hosts

Dr. Andrea & Jon Taylor-Cummings are internationally recognized relationship educators and coaches who’ve spent over 30 years helping people create stronger, healthier relationships – at work, at home, and in life. With backgrounds in business, consulting, and behavioural change (including Oxford education and leadership roles in global firms), they’ve worked with thousands of people across industries, life stages, and cultures. They’re the creators of The 4 Habits of ALL Successful Relationships – a simple yet powerful framework that helps people identify and change everyday behaviours, moving from habits that harm to habits that strengthen relationships. They share these same tools with you in this course. As founders of The 4 Habits Institute, they work with leaders and corporate teams around the world, and are passionate about helping everyone build trust, connection, and confidence in every area of life. Their TEDx talk has been viewed by over 3.5 million people globally, and their best-selling book and workshops have helped countless individuals, couples, and teams improve the way they relate and communicate. Andrea and Jon bring warmth, humour, and real-life experience from navigating busy careers and married life for over 30 years. Their growing podcast (with 100+ episodes!) is full of down-to-earth advice and relatable stories to help you reduce stress, improve communication, and strengthen the relationships that matter most.

Bring lasting change to your church relationships and reflect God’s love in every connection.

Sign up for Achord for Churches and equip your church community with 4 simple, biblically grounded habits that make a difference every day. *** LAUNCH OFFER: Get 50% off this course. *** At checkout, click “HAVE A COUPON?” and enter 50off.

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