Our Methodology

The Formidable 8: The Restoration Path – From Awareness to Action. A holistic model rooted in healing, wholeness, and freedom, guiding individuals and communities through transformation of mind, soul, body, and spirit.

SWLI’s Formidable Formations Pillar (FFP) Model

THE FORMIDABLE 8:

The Restoration Path – From Awareness to Action is a transformational methodology created by SWLI that guides individuals and leaders through eight stages of growth and renewal. Rooted in holistic development, the model emphasizes healing, wholeness, and freedom by engaging the mind, soul, body, and spirit in an integrated journey.

This framework is further undergirded by the 7 Pillars, inspired by the fruit of the Spirit, which serve as enduring anchors for character, resilience, and spiritual maturity. Together, the eight stages and seven pillars create a powerful pathway for restoration, equipping individuals and communities to move from self-awareness toward sustained action and flourishing.

This model is both spiritually rooted and scientifically aligned, drawing from research in neuroscience, trauma-informed care, somatic psychology, and behavioral change theory. It honors ancient wisdom while incorporating modern evidence-based insights—bridging the sacred and the scientific to support whole-person restoration.

 It is designed not only as a framework for individual growth but also as a guide for communities, organizations, and institutions seeking to cultivate authentic, resilient, and holistic leadership.

Each stage invites participants to move beyond surface-level change toward deeper restoration and sustainable action.

The Shifting Waters Leadership Institute develops leaders who lead with wholeness, integrity, accountability, and purpose. Rooted in the belief that every person is made in the image of God—the Imago Dei—SWLI cultivates communities where leaders grow together and inspire lasting change.

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