Monday, August 27, 2012

Enrichment Journal: Creating a Coaching Culture in Your Church


No matter the size of your church, creating a coaching culture can move your congregation forward in carrying out the Great Commission.

At its core, coaching is about relationships. It is about connecting people to their highest aspirations, potential, and passions. Coaching is a means by which we can help people plug in to their dreams, calling, and design, and help them discover the actions that will move them forward. Your church, too, is a place where these connections are made, or at least it could be.

What would it be like for those in your church to be really clear about who and how God designed them to be? How would it change the impact of your congregation on your community if those involved in your congregation were intentional about how God has gifted them, where their passions lie, and what they could do to leverage those gifts and passion for the betterment of their community? These are the kinds of benefits churches and other organizations are experiencing as a result of creating a coaching culture within the organization.

Reflection questions: How can you, as a ministry leader, better equip others to serve their faith community? What if the members of your congregation felt more ownership and responsibility for the ministry of your church? Read more

Read also:
Biblical Foundations of Coaching
The Art of Coaching: Principles, Process, and Core Skills
By All Possible Means: Faith Coaching as an Approach to Evangelism

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