Equipping Leaders To Multiply

Coaches Training Session 2

Leadership development is at it’s best when it’s relational.  Coaches who understand this will win the hearts and trust of those they lead.  In this session I share a practical solution that’s worked well for me for years.  If you missed session 1 you can CLICK HERE. Building Relationships from Seacoast Church on Vimeo.  

Coaches Training Session 1

I believe the role of coach is the most underrated position in the local church today. I know many small group ministries use coaches, but I think it’s important for every ministry to identify key people who can serve as coaches to the leaders in their area. About a year ago we shot some videos for ministry coaches at Seacoast Church. Since summer is a time to recruit new coaches for the upcoming ministry season,…Continue Reading

Coaching: Helping Leaders go Further Faster

I was in Palm Springs recently when I had the opportunity to meet with Dave DeVries  of OC US Ministries.  Dave has been a church planter and today coaches church planters around the world.  He has extensive experience as a certificated coach so I asked Dave in this short video to give us some practical insights on coaching those we lead.  You can follow Dave on Twitter @davedv and check out his blog at www.missionalchallenge.com  Before you push play on the…Continue Reading

Redefining the Role of the Coach

I sat down with MindyCaliguire on a recent trip to Chicago and had the opportunity to talk with her about small group coaching.  Mindy is the founder of Soul Care and author of several books such as Discovering Soul Care, Simplicity and Spiritual Friendship.  She has a huge passion for small groups and for the health of leaders souls.  In this video I asked Mindy why the role of the small group coach is so important. Mindy: Coaches…Continue Reading

Making Coaching Work – Bill Donahue

I had the opportunity to hang out with Bill Donahue in a recent trip to Chicago.  Bill has worked with Small groups at Willow Creek Community Church and the Willow Creek Association since 1992.  He is the author of several books including Leading Life Changing Small Groups and Coaching Life Changing Small Group Leaders.  More than anyone else Bill has shaped my thinking and philosophy of small group ministry. In this video Bill gives some key principles for making small group coaching work.