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The Flywheel Program

A 1-Year Specialized Coaching Journey With A Seasoned Expert

The Goby Flywheel is a year-long, hands-on intensive designed specifically for lead pastors centered around mental wellness. Toby Slough will walk you through our twelve-month intensive offering wisdom and guidance that directly addresses your church's unique season of mental health focus. This is more than a theoretical approach; it is a practical, personal, and transformative journey that will equip you with the tools and insights so that your church can lead the way in your community in the area of mental wellness.

For Lead Pastors, your journey begins with a powerful two-day retreat, setting the stage for a year of growth and discovery. You'll participate in monthly virtual lab sessions with Toby, diving into strategies that amplify your impact without overwhelming your workload. A significant part of our journey will be dedicated to nurturing your mental wellness, ensuring you have the strength and clarity to lead effectively.

For Your Leadership Team: While you're being mentored, your team will be on their own personal growth journey with a strong emphasis on mental wellness. Monthly courses, activation exercises, and virtual lab sessions are all designed to boost their effectiveness, unity, and personal well-being.

Topic: The National Mental Health Crisis

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The Problem: According to a national survey conducted in October 2022 by CNN and the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 9 out of 10 adult Americans believe the United States is experiencing a mental health crisis.

Some key findings from the survey:

  1. Americans put the opioid epidemic near the top, with more than two-thirds of people identifying it as a crisis rather than merely a problem.
  2. An estimated 20 million of our nation’s young people can currently be diagnosed with a mental health disorder. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1 in 5 U.S. children ages 3–17 has a mental, emotional, behavioral, or developmental disorder.”-U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Youth Mental Health Crisis Further Exposed by COVID-19 Pandemic, 2019
  3. Anxiety and depression have become a new public health threat for Americans of all ages, but we have the tools to resolve this crisis through better engagement, quality care, and a focus on people and recovery.  -Thomas Insel, M.D., is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, the former director of the National Institute of Mental Health December 2023
  4. We looked at moms (mothers who have children 18 or under) and you know what they said they like least about their church? It doesn't support their emotional and mental health. That was the number one criticism! -David Kinnaman The Barna Group February 2024

People are sick, confused and scared.

The Ministry Opportunity:

For individuals and families dealing with mental illness, your church can be:

  1. A source of hope and encouragement through the gospel