January 27, 2009

Lessons from the Missional Journey

I’m sitting in Starbuck’s having just concluded a powerful coaching session with a leader who is beginning to successfully navigate the ministry journey from traditional to missional. While it is certainly true that this journey is one that never ends there are many things to be learned and experienced along the way. Today I asked this leader to share […]

January 19, 2009

Coaching as Leadership Development

 He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Go!…” Luke 10-2-3

In two sentences Jesus Christ identified the barrier and the solution for His church to “bring in the harvest.” It is all about numbers of people […]

January 12, 2009

And Breathe Regularlly

 
 
You’ve probably heard the preflight announcement so many times you have it memorized. ”In the unlikely event of sudden cabin depressurization an oxygen mask will drop down in front of your face. Pull down firmly on the tub to start the flow of oxygen. Place the mask over your nose and mouth. Pull on the elastic […]

January 5, 2009

Accountability

 
While it was bitter cold outside this afternoon but it was getting warmer by the minute in my appointment. I was meeting with a leader who had asked me to consider becoming that leader’s coach. As we were getting to know each other and this person was explaining their ministry I asked him a straight […]

The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. Proverbs 20:5 NIV