The Coach Approach Ministries Podcast

Chad Hall, Bill Copper, and Brian Miller each share how coaching has brought them closer to Jesus. You'll hear about raising awareness, creating partnerships, and how to address the most important questions in life.

Scott Gress is a professional coach who teaches leaders when to ask and when to tell to get great ministry results. His new book is called A Christian Coaching Guidebook: How to Come Alongside Others for Ministry Results. You can buy Scott's book at Amazon.com. Find out how you can hire Scott to coach, speak, or train at http://www.scottgress.com

Three types of coaching models are described in this episode, along with clues that might indicate the need for a different model. Also Chad gives one thing he doesn't like about Abraham Lincoln.

George Howard is the Executive Director, Global Coaching & Strategic Initiatives for the Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church. In this podcast, George tells how he got started in coaching. [email protected]

We bring something that secular coaches can't bring. We bring Jesus. But now a word of caution. We don't assume our client's agenda. And so we must be careful not to assume Jesus' agenda. Chad and I are going to discuss 5 ways you can bring Jesus into your coaching sessions without assuming His agenda. 1. Exude a quiet evidence that Jesus is already working in you. 2. Create an awareness of how Jesus has already been at work in the client's life. 3. Create an awareness of God given purpose in the client's life. 4. Create space for the client to invite Jesus into the conversation. 5. Create an awareness of how Jesus might partner with the client.

We congratulate Chad Hall upon finishing his doctorate work in Positive Psychology. We explore his key findings, including: Well-being is not the opposite or absence of dysfunction Sources of happiness Positive emotions Optimism, growth mindset, gratitude, savoring, ...

Coach the person instead of the problem. Chad lays out some distinctions that help us draw out the fullness of a client. Strangely we talk a little too much about jockeys. And stay tuned till the very end for instructions on how to download a free tool that will help you dive into today's topic. 5 aspects of a person 1. Natural gifts 2. Acquired strengths 3. Personality 4. Spiritual Gifts 5. Character Chad wanted me to make available a one page breakdown of the 7 Heavenly Virtues. You can download this helpful resource by going to www.coachapproachministries.org/virtues.

Accountability is our subject this week, as Chad Hall and Brian Miller answer questions such as: What is importance of accountability? What is basic accountability in the coaching? Should you ask about the actions next time? What are some ways to create accountability structures? What are some examples of accountability? How does accountability change depending on the client?

Ken Jones is a pastor who coaches physicians. He has written 3 books and is working on the 4th. Common Coaching Topics with doctors Life balance issues Spiritual issues (not close to their pastor) You can contact Ken Jones at [email protected].

Chuck Gohn is the Senior of a small, independent, non-denominational church on the north side of Pittsburgh. For the last two years, Chuck has been attempting to implement a coaching culture as part of the overall discipleship model for the church. Reach Chuck at bellevuechristian.church or [email protected]. Challenges of implementation: People don't "get" coaching or reject as trendy. Because of relational aspect, women gravitate to coaching more than men. Joys of implementation: High Impact low investment of time. Very good ministry for a person with not a lot of time but has the desire to contribute in a significant way. Takes away the excuse for people not growing in their faith. Small groups have validity, but a person can hide for years. Coaching places them in a growth position Advice for implementing coaching in the local church. Some are not coachable (need to be creative, resourceful, whole) Take it slow. Don't advertise a coaching workshop. Hand pick a few people and begin coaching them. Celebrate wins. Get a cheerleader. Require your potential coaches to be coached

Delyn Cole is an Assessment and Coaching Specialist with Chi Alpha Campus Ministries USA (Christ Ambassadors). chialpha.com. She has served with Chi Alpha for 29 years. She often coaches on the topic of balancing full-time ministry and family. Coaching helps ask, "How is God speaking and how does that look in your every day life?"

In this episode, Brian and Chad assess your website for clear action steps. Your website's # 1 purpose is not to give information. It is to let your clients know what action they should take next with you. You want some type of big flashing button. Well, maybe not a big flashing button, but the point is, the client shouldn't be able to miss it. Possible Action Steps Let's go on another date Let's get married

This episode is a repackaging of an older Q&A podcast with the partners of CAM talking about Coaching Teams.

In this episode, Brian talks with Paul Ramey, worship leader at Imago Dei in Portland. Paul Ramey -- husband to meredith :: father to noah, evan & jonah :: worship & arts pastor to imago dei community :: portland dweller Brian asks Paul: How did you get started in coaching? How did you land in the niche of coaching worship leaders? How can people get a hold of you if they want? [email protected], @rameytime on twitter

This week, Brian interviews Mark Deterding. Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant, Speaker, Author, Founder of Triune Leadership Services...transforming lives & cultures through servant leadership Mark tells Brian: 1/3 of the work is coaching. Over 20 executive clients... Rest of the time in front of clients... Leadership roundtable 150 leaders. Never spent a dime on marketing. Write a weekly blog. Following on social media. For more of Mark, go to his Website: www.triuneleadershipservices.com. You can download the first chapter of his book Leading Jesus' Way at his website.

In this episode, Brian interviews Bill Copper, a Gallup Certified Strengths coach and Executive Director of CAM. The value of coaching strengths is focusing on what you already do well without much effort. Higher leverage. Bill talks about: Identification of Strengths Further development of those strengths How to apply the strengths to what I'm doing Brian's Top 5 Strengths on StrengthsFinder 2.0 are: Strategic, Futuristic, Learner, Input, and Belief Bill's Top 5 Strengths on StrengthsFinder 2.0 are: Arranger, Communication, Woo, Harmony, and Positivity.

In this episode, Chad and I lay out a scenario. You have two hours to invest in your folks for coaching. What should you do? 1. History of the word "Coach" 2. Diagram asking/telling, who is the expert 3. Free range, familiarity, framework, formula 4. Demo 5. Skills – Asking, Listening, Guiding 6. Wheel of Life

My guest today is Rev Dr Joel Oliver, Founder and Senior Pastor of Trinity Assembly of God church in STL Mo. He is the President of Insight Coaching STL. And he is also the Executive Director & Dean of City Bible Institute. What are the essential elements for the staff/team to lean in to coaching from their leader? Coach training for each staff member Individual coaching for each staff member Established a Coaching Agreement with each team. Restructured hiring and firing. You can reach Joel at his website: http://www.insightcoachstl.com

In this episode, Chad and I talk about how to end a coaching relationship well. We don't want to leave the relationship with an awkward feel. We'll answer these three questions. What's a good length for a coaching relationship? Does it need to be over? Evidence? How to not make you or the client feel bad?

Why do people need to think about Ongoing Growth? Coaches need an intentional desire to always be a little better. What are 3 areas people need to grow? 1. Confidence 2. Competence a. Creativity b. Risk taking c. Bottom line d. Manage time 3. Different kinds of clients Besides classes, what are 3 opportunities for growth? 1. Hire a very different coach 2. Get feedback on your own coaching 3. Go to a different conference that grows a skill that can be brought into your coaching.

What does it mean to create awareness? New Knowledge New Perspective New Connections What are a few ways to improve our ability to create awareness in our clients? Get "pushier" when it comes to challenging your client to expand options Ask better, more thought-provoking questions in contrast to questions that just invite the client to cover familiar territory Dial up your own creativity in terms of what you're willing to try (and risk) Develop a tool or resource designed to spur client creativity

Today, Chad and Brian discuss "Things # 6, 7, and 8", which all revolve around getting clients. You can be the most skilled coach in the world, but without clients, you aren't very effective.

Challenge: Sell a Solution Not Yourself Two Purposes for Coaching Packages 1. Marketing -- Binary, adds value 2. Predictable Outcomes Five things you could put in a package Monthly/Weekly coaching conversations Assessment - HPP, LPI 360 Frameworks -- First 3 exploration -- Last 3 designing action Tools - SLII, Tolerations matrix, Coaching wheel Resources - Book, Podcasts, white papers, blog posts, Ebook, video training, weekly enews, mastermind

Bill Copper and Brian Miller talk about some best practices to take a Coach Approach to Leadership. This is a rebroadcast of Episode #012 from 2016.

Rev Laura Stephens Reed has started a coaching practice that focuses on helping churches find the right minister. You will hear how Laura has built a framework for this practice that allows plenty of room for coaching. You will hear about how she focuses on the benefits of coaching rather than the process of coaching as she reaches out to potential clients. http://www.searchingforthecalled.org

Continuing the conversation with Chad Hall about his new ebook Nine Things It Really Takes to Be a Coach. This week we focus on three things you really need to learn. 1. Coaching Mindset 2. Coaching Skills 3. Coaching Tools You can get a free copy of the Ebook Nine Things It Really Takes to Be a Coach at our website http://www.coachapproachministries.org

This podcast talks about taking a Coach Approach to Faith Conversations.

I'm Brian Miller, Strategic Director for Coach Approach Ministries, CAM for short, and I'm joined here today by... Neil Prentice (http://www.coaching4discipleship.com) "Go and make disciples" was the command that Neil heard as a teenager. His passion of making disciples fulfills his value of making an impact in the world. He grew up in a Christian home where he was instilled with solid values, one of which was to make a difference. Neil understands ministry. He was an Associate Pastor for 19 years in Delaware where he learned about teamwork both with paid staff and with a volunteer staff of over 200. It was here that he learned the importance of God's Word in his life. Neil understands the challenges that come along with the pastoral call. The call to missions was one that Neil wasn't expecting, but he answered that call and, after 15 years, continues to serve in Mexico. It was during those early years in Mexico that God opened his eyes to Cheryl, a wonderful lady that Neil grew up with in his church. Cheryl, too, had been called to Mexico. Neil and Cheryl followed the Lord's leading in marriage in 2004. As part of their ministry, they have become certified through the International Coach Federation (ICF) to be coaches for their mission agency. They use their coaching skills in discipleship ministries in Mexico and with Pastors and missionaries around the world.

Go upstream and find out why the client isn't showing up ready for forward movement 1. Overall topic for the relationship 2. Maintenance client may bop around 3. Third party sponsorship What do I do today?

Chad Hall's newest Ebook is 9 Things It Really Takes to be a Coach. You can download it for free at www.coachapproachministries.org. Brian and Chad break down the first two "things" in this podcast. 1. A Natural Desire to Help 2. Some Natural Talents Good with people Flexible mind - Flex between big pictures and details Let the client be the hero Strong mind This podcast was sponsored by our Certificate in Christian Leadership Coaching. This is 9 month ICF approved coach training program that will prepare you to coach those around you to set goals, take action, and reach new levels of success. We have a cohort forming in July so if you're interested go to our website at www.coachapproachministries.org/coachnow.

Rev. Laura Stephens-Reed believes in the power of the local church to change individuals and communities in the name of Christ. Her call is to increase churches' effectiveness by promoting health in congregations and in the people who lead them. Laura has been credentialed as a Certified Christian Leadership Coach by Coach Approach Ministries and as an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation. She has also been trained as a Congregational Consultant and an Intentional Interim Minister by the Center for Congregational Health. An ordained minister since 2002, Laura has served churches in a variety of settled and interim roles, including pastor, associate pastor, and minister with age-specific groups. 5 P's Framework 1. Priorities 2. Permission Getting 3. Planning 4. Parameters 5. Partners https://laurastephensreed.com/

I'm Brian Miller, Strategic Director for Coach Approach Ministries, CAM for short, and I'm joined here today by... Chad Hall. Today, we're looking at questions, and we want to show you the different between bad questions, good questions, better questions, and best questions. Bad Questions reveal the coach's intelligence, not curious, leading, ... Good Questions are designed to get the client to think. Tell me what you are thinking. Test questions. Better Questions are designed to spur new thinking. Create new awareness. Discovery questions. Thinking in a really different way. Best Questions invite the client to make an internal shift. Shift about themselves, not just about the issue.

Bad: Reveal the coaches intelligence, not curious, leading, ... Good: Are designed to get the client to think. Tell me what you are thinking. (Not Tell me.) Test questions. Better: Designed to spur new thinking. Create new awareness. Discovery questions. Thinking in a really different way. Best: Invite the client to make an internal shift. Shift about themselves, not just about the issue.

Michael J. Marx, EdD is the Founder of Blazing New Trails Coaching. He is a sought-after business and life coach for those who want to explore new directions. Michael's purpose is to be a catalyst and his greatest joy is seeing people move from having a stalled life to a dynamic one. Michael holds the Professional Certified Coach credential (ICF), the Professional Certified Christian Coach credential (CCNI) as well as being a Certified Professional Life Coach (PCCI). He brings more than two decades of experience in teaching, coaching, and mentoring in an international arena. Michael is also the Immediate Past President of the Christian Coaches Network International and serves as the leader of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Ethics Community of Practice. In 2016 he published his book, Ethics and Risk Management for Christian Coaches. He lives at 8162 feet in the mountains of Colorado with his wife Joy and a dozen sled dogs.