Coaching Pt.. 3

A Good Coach Encourages You. Watch this video.

Coaching Pt. 2

Sorry for not posting in a few days. I've been in bed sick as a dog. Thanks for your prayers and patience. Been working too hard and running too fast (I use the word "running" metaphorically). Anyway, here's part 2 of the coaching post.

2. A Good Coach Asks Tough Questions

Good coaches always ask tough questions. Someone said, "The quality of your questions will determine the quality of your life."

Here are some of the questions my coach regularly asks me:

1. What is the one thing that is impeding your progress?

2. What benefits/payoffs do you experience by not doing anything about it?

3. What would you like to see happen in this situation?

4. What are you pretending not to know about this situation?

5. What resources do you need to overcome this challenge?

6. What are you going to do about? When?

7. Would you like some accountability with that?

8. How can I pray with you?

Coaching Pt. 1

Last week I wrapped up an 8 month commitment with my Advanced Coaching Group in NYC led by Nelson Searcy. In addition to planting and pastoring Journey Church, Nelson leads coaching cohorts in both NYC and FlA. Nelson and his team have made a tremendous impact on my ministry here in Pocono and I want to thank him for investing in me and many other pastors.

This week I want to share some of the thoughts regarding the importance and benefits of having a coach.

#1. A Coach Challenges You to Be the Best

Coaches never get on the field and take a shot, score a goal or participate in play. Their work takes place on the sideline and in locker room at the chalk board. Through teaching, training and motivation, coaches bring out the best in their players.

If you are a pastor, who is challenging you to be your best at building the Kingdom? Who is motivating you and speaking into your life? Who is holding you accountable?

If you aren't in church ministry, do you have someone challenging you to be the best at what you do? Paul says that older women are to pour into younger ladies and help them excel in life and faith. The same is true for the guys. Paul's teacher was Gamiliel. His protege was Timothy.

Everyone needs a coach. If you don't have a coach, ask yourself: what's the reason why? What are you going to do this week to find one?