D + V + CA = C
Dave Wasemann, of www.visionteam.info has been walking mainline pastors through my latest book, The Missional Journey. He has developed a protocol of involving people in a study of the book for a few months, then meeting with them once a month for eight months to...
The boat story
Many of you have probably heard this story before. It’s an old story, and still one of my favorites– it marked a significant turning point in my ministry. Someone reminded me the other day of how powerful this story was for them when they heard it, which made me...
Of making many books there is no end …
Here’s something a lot of people don’t know about me. Throughout my 30+ years of ministry, I’ve poured the vast majority of the money I’ve received directly back into more resource development. I like the fact that when people coach with me, they’re not just gaining...
Unearthing buried talents
14 “For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves and entrusted his possessions to them. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and he went on his journey. 16 Immediately...
Vision: Where is the “more”?
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” –Ephesians 2:10 You’ve read this verse before. You know God has created you with certain work in mind for you to do. He has a purpose for you...
Why I coach
Check out this 1 ½ minute video clip where I talk about why I coach. It just gives me joy beyond belief to be a Barnabas coming alongside people to release their full potential. Coaching isn’t just a job to me– it’s a calling. I’d love to connect with you if you...
A coaching moment
Lately I’ve been thinking about the difference between a coaching relationship and a coaching moment. A coaching relationship is a formalized coaching arrangement with a beginning and ending and appointments and clear goals. A coaching moment is one of those...