Have you ever felt like you’re gaining knowledge about God but not actually changing? Or maybe you’re incredibly busy serving others, but you feel worn out and empty on the inside? That’s the pitfall of lopsided spiritual growth.
The Head, Heart, and Hands (H³) Framework is our foundational philosophy. It’s the simple, yet profound, way we help you understand and measure true, holistic transformation. It ensures that your spiritual journey is balanced, sustainable, and deeply rooted in Christ, just as Colossians 2:6-7 encourages us to be.
What is the H³ Framework™?
The H³ Framework shows you that real growth doesn’t happen in just one area of your life. It happens when your knowledge (Head), character (Heart), and actions (Hands) work together in a powerful, integrated rhythm. This is the practical outworking of the command to be “built up in him and established in the faith.”
Head: The Knowledge You Gain
This is about renewing your mind. The Head represents your intellect and beliefs—it’s where you understand biblical truth, gain wisdom, and develop a sound theological foundation. It gives you the “what” of your faith, establishing you in sound doctrine.
Heart: The Character You Cultivate
This is about who you’re becoming. The Heart represents your inner life—your identity, motives, and emotions. It’s the core of your being where the Holy Spirit transforms you from the inside out, shaping you more and more into the likeness of Christ, making you “rooted” in His love and character.
Hands: The Habits and Skills You Practice
This is about living out your faith. The Hands represent the practical, tangible habits and skills you develop. It’s how you put your beliefs and character into daily practice, creating a life that actively serves God’s kingdom and reflects being “established” in your faith.
The Blueprint for Your Journey
The H³ Framework provides the “why” for everything we do. Think of it as the diagnostic tool or the blueprint that ensures your growth is healthy and balanced. The ACORN Model™ is the “how”—the step-by-step process you’ll walk through to intentionally develop each area of your Head, Heart, and Hands.
This seamless connection between the philosophy and the process ensures that you never fall into the common traps of being “all head” (the intellectual who knows a lot but lacks a changed heart) or “all hands” (the busy servant who is worn out because their actions aren’t rooted in a deep, renewed character).
A Practical Advantage for Your Discipleship
The H³ Framework gives you clear, tangible ways to track your spiritual health. It provides three key advantages:
- Holistic, Sustainable Growth: It prevents the lopsided spirituality that leads to burnout and frustration by intentionally developing all three areas: Head, Heart, and Hands.
- Clear Self-Evaluation: It gives you concrete questions to ask yourself: Am I growing in my Head? Is my Heart being transformed? Are my Hands reflecting this change?
- Integrated Leadership: It connects your personal growth directly to your ability to lead. Your Head provides vision, your Heart provides integrity, and your Hands provide the skills to execute.