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True Religion
By guest blogger Keith Shields I had coffee with a friend the other day. He lamented that it seemed to him that many people rally under the Christian banner but then argue and disagree about a lot of small things. I agreed. It would be nice if we could create a place...
Two are better than one
Lately I’ve been struck by how important it is to have a ministry partner, especially if you’re leading a ministry. It’s not healthy to be by yourself and constantly giving out without receiving. We each need someone to share the load with, someone who is equally as...
How to contextualize training
Lately I’ve been working on putting together missional coach training for a couple of different groups. I’ve done quite a lot of these types of trainings over the years, but no two are ever quite the same. Even when two different groups need and want the same basic...
Baby steps in coaching
Let’s say you’re coaching someone in the area of spiritual formation. So far he’s had no intentional connection times with God at all. When he visualizes setting aside time to be with God, he’s thinking two hours a day of reflection on scripture. Many times people try...
The Light Yoke
By guest blogger Keith Shields "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."...
Mapping the macro coaching relationship
The 5 Rs I referenced in yesterday’s blog entry (relate, reflect, refocus, resource and review) can also apply to the coaching relationship in a more macro sense. You build more of the relationship on the front end, you reflect to determine goals for the coaching...
A structure to hang your coaching skills on
Let’s say you have some coaching skills, but you want something to help you put those skills together—a way to be intentional, systematic, and consistent in your approach to coaching. For those who aren’t naturally organized, the best thing out there is having a...
Quiz: How do you know when you trust that the Holy Spirit is at work in others?
Trusting that the Holy Spirit is at work in your own life can be challenging enough at times. But trusting that he’s at work in other people’s lives? Now that’s really difficult! But if you’re doing coaching, discipling or mentoring of any kind, it’s absolutely...
The surgeon coach
A skilled surgeon operates on many levels at once. She understands how to use each of the instruments and for what purpose. She has mastered certain basic techniques such as making an incision and suturing a wound. But she also needs to be able to see the big picture:...
Who can help you with that?
This question is one of my new favorites. People almost never ask themselves this question and they’re almost always surprised when someone else asks them. They stop in their tracks, look confused for a second while they shift gears, then start thinking of all kinds...
Individualism
By guest blogger Keith Shields Western culture in general has a high degree of emphasis on the individual. Individual rights and values are often allowed to trump societal benefits and norms. Faith, in particular, has become much more about me and my relationship with...
Coaching too expensive? Try a triad
Plenty of ministry leaders would love a coaching relationship that helps them become more missional and grows them in their calling. But for many newer leaders, coaching can seem financially out of reach. As someone who has a heart for working with younger missional...