Tag Archives: Coaching
The Need for Parent Coaching
Last year I began a new initiative in my church which developed into a form of parent coaching. It is very loosely based on Karl Bastian’s VIP strategy, which can be found in the Leadership Lab 4, Partnering with Parents. … Continue reading
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Is Coaching the Same as Discipleship?
Late last year Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org, posted a series of questions about the differences and similarities between discipleship and spiritual life coaching. I think his post is helpful at cutting to the heart of the issue, especially when there continues to … Continue reading
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three necessary attitudes for parent coaching
During the last ten weeks I have been thinking deeply about my relationship with parents in my church. The Fall edition of the VIP initiative which I inaugurated ten weeks ago has concluded this weekend. Six families faithfully interacted with … Continue reading
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good questions
I am learning the power of good questions. Good questions do not back a person into a corner and make them defensive. Nor do they allow for simple yes or no responses. Good questions invite the responder to dig deep … Continue reading
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The Power of Questions
I sit here in the quietness of the moment, having neglected this blog for the last few days so that I may live life. Imagine that. Oh, I have been online here and there. But not long enough to write … Continue reading
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Understanding Ministry Reality
One of the great challenges which causes many churches to have problems is a lack of understanding about current ministry realities. This is true of children’s ministries in particular, just as it is true for the entire church. Put simply, we who are … Continue reading
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Coaching VS Consulting
The Rev. Dr. Phil E. Newell, Pastor of Portland Open Bible Church, succinctly explains the difference between coaching and consulting. He says that consultants are hired on the bases (sic) of what they know and are brought along for the purpose of providing … Continue reading
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Five Myths About Children’s Ministry Coaching
I share below my opinion about five common myths concerning coaching. They are based on the synthesis of my learning from Jill VanderWal and Dr. Rainer Kunz of CoachNet International Ministries, as well as conversations with Phil Newell who is … Continue reading
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News From Yours Truly
Howdy folks, I wanted to take a moment and throw out a couple of updates on me. Today my good friend Brian Oakes of ChristianHouse.com helped me set up glenwoods.net to redirect to glenwoods.blogspot.com. I did this because it takes … Continue reading
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True Leader Coach
George Ritcheske presents his Trueleader concept in this twenty minute session. Although it focuses on the context of business, it does have transferable principles for ministry. So check it out!
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