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The Marketplace to Ministry Adjustment

I had breakfast recently with Sam Simmons, Co-founder of Rockbridge Seminary.  Sam has a vision to make seminary education relevant and accessible to local church leaders and emerging ministers. This vision grew out of two decades of service as a seminary professor/administrator, a significant portion of this time based in Southern California as a member of Saddleback Community Church. In this video Sam talks about that difficult transition many face moving from marketplace to vocational…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

Lead with Your Strengths

A few weeks ago my friend Allan Kelsey, founder of Leading Leaders, came to Seacoast Church to train our Campus Pastors and key leaders to lead with their strengths.  I asked Allan to make a short training video that we could use to train all Seacoast employees.  Feel free to use this training with your staff, all you need to do is purchase the book Now Discover Your Strengths, watch the video and follow the steps outlined below. In…Continue Reading

Leadership and Faith Challenges

Over the past couple of weeks I’ve had the opportunity to hangout with and get to know Joe Champion, pastor of Celebration Church near Austin, Texas.  Celebration is an 8 year old church that is running over 5000 people on the weekend.  In this video I asked Joe to share one of God’s miraculous provisions for Celebration Church.  As you watch this short video reflect on the following questions: What am I trusting God for in my life and leadership? What…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.