A Tale of Three Leaders: The Power of Coaching in the Local Church

“Isn’t coaching for people who have problems?” ministry leaders often ask. Recently, I found myself thinking about this question, its answer, and the implications--the potential and promise coaching holds for the local church. The truth is coaching isn't about healing; it is about growth. To illustrate the benefits of coaching and what it looks like [...]

By |2016-07-14T06:02:38-05:00July 14th, 2016|Articles|

A Coach Approach to Developing Church Leaders

Coaching continues to extend its reach with more and more churches exploring the ways in which coaching can serve the mission of the church, especially with regards to leadership development. In a culture rife with change, a new breed of leader is rising to the top —one that is culturally aware and not afraid to [...]

By |2016-04-28T06:45:49-05:00April 28th, 2016|Articles|

Master-Full Coaching Through Active Listening

"In some South Pacific cultures, a speaker holds a conch shell as a symbol of temporary position of authority. Leaders must understand who holds the conch—that is, who should be listened to and when." Max De Pree, Author It’s the art of Master-full coaching through active listening. On a sweltering summer day, I laid my [...]

By |2016-01-06T09:00:48-06:00January 6th, 2016|Articles|

A Manifesto for Christian Coaches

What’s a manifesto, and why do Christian coaches need one? Building a coaching business is hard. Really hard. But… it will change lives. Your life. And the lives of those you coach. Thus, on this difficult and rewarding journey we need to plan, prepare, and most of all, commit. A manifesto is a public declaration [...]

By |2015-10-13T17:21:22-05:00October 13th, 2015|Articles|

Coaches, Help Your Clients Learn to Dance

I coach leaders who want to follow Christ and have an impact through their lives. They could be ministry leaders, corporate leaders, emerging leaders, or established leaders. Regardless of the scope of their influence, I enjoy helping clients learn to dance. Below is a tool that will enable you to learn to dance. In fact, [...]

By |2015-07-31T16:35:42-05:00July 31st, 2015|Articles|

A Tale of Three Leaders: The Power of Coaching in the Local Church

“Isn’t coaching for people who have problems?” ministry leaders often ask. Recently, I found myself thinking about this question, its answer, and the implications--the potential and promise coaching holds for the local church. The truth is coaching isn't about healing; it is about growth. To illustrate the benefits of coaching and what it looks like [...]

By |2014-03-31T02:39:31-05:00March 31st, 2014|Articles|