Coaching: Investing in People

What difference can coaching make for your staff and your congregation? To download this summary, click here.   Guest: David Smith, life development and spiritual growth coach; David also trains leaders in The Coach Approach Introduction: Church leaders can invest in the lives of staff and church members through coaching. Summary: Participating in regular coaching sessions is a relational and tailor-made process. It’s a deeper investment and it pays off in the lives of those you coach. Establishing a coaching relationship Clarity about what coaching is (and what it isn’t) Getting to know one another Discussing what coaching will look like When should church staff do the coaching and when should a third-party coach be considered? Authority role vs. influencer role: if that’s difficult, an external coach would be better. Keep the investment of time in mind. Church leaders must be thoughtful and intentional about who they’re investing in. Even if an external coach is used, coaching