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Small Church Pastor
Coaching, Consulting, and Resources for Pastors of Smaller Churches.
Coaching
Copyright, Dave Jacobs 2008
The Bible doesn't mention coaching per se, but there is much said about
seeking counsel. Coaching involves giving counsel, but not all who give
counsel are coaches. Coaching is more than giving advice. The Bible is
filled with examples of coaching relationships: Moses and Joshua, Elijah
and Elisha, Paul and Timothy, and of course, Jesus and the disciples.
A coach provides objective, honest, practical, and safe feedback while
walking with you through your personal challenges. Here are some
reasons why you might link up with a coach:
seeking counsel. Coaching involves giving counsel, but not all who give
counsel are coaches. Coaching is more than giving advice. The Bible is
filled with examples of coaching relationships: Moses and Joshua, Elijah
and Elisha, Paul and Timothy, and of course, Jesus and the disciples.
A coach provides objective, honest, practical, and safe feedback while
walking with you through your personal challenges. Here are some
reasons why you might link up with a coach:
- If you feel stuck in a certain area of your life or ministry
- If you feel stuck in an area pertaining to your personal ministry
- If you need help in a certain area of ministry-skill, i.e. counseling
- If you are considering transitioning out of ministry or to another
- If you are a new church planter
- If you are faced with a crisis either personal or professional
- If you are preparing to select your first board
- If you want to better your preaching skills
The rule of thumb is...when you feel stuck in any area of life or ministry it's good to link up with a
coach.
| e-Newsletter |
| "Coaching focuses on future possibilities, not past mistakes." "Coaches see people in terms of their future potential, not their past performance." "A coach must be experienced as a support, not as a threat." "If we do not change direction, we are liable to end up where we are headed. A coach helps one change direction." "I am able to control only that which I am aware of. That which I am unaware of controls me. Awareness empowers me. Coaching creates awareness." "When you are sure that you have no more ideas, a good coach helps you come up with just one more." "Coaching offers personal control. A primary cause of stress in the ministry is a lack of personal control." Adapted from Coaching for Performance by John Whitmore, Nicholas Brealey Publishers, London, 1996. |
I use a Seven Step Process of coaching that helps you systematically
move from where you are, to where you want to be.
To find out more about what we will do when we meet
go here.
move from where you are, to where you want to be.
To find out more about what we will do when we meet
go here.
"You would be hard pressed to find
someone with more experience or insight
into the life of the local church than Dave
Jacobs. Any pastor would benefit greatly
by having Dave as a resource for advice
and encouragement. He is loved and
respected by all who know him. I could
not recommend anyone more highly."
-Steve Mason, Senior Pastor, Oasis Christian
Fellowship of Redlands
someone with more experience or insight
into the life of the local church than Dave
Jacobs. Any pastor would benefit greatly
by having Dave as a resource for advice
and encouragement. He is loved and
respected by all who know him. I could
not recommend anyone more highly."
-Steve Mason, Senior Pastor, Oasis Christian
Fellowship of Redlands
"Dave has made an impact on my life
that will last for eternity. I can't speak
highly enough of his character and I can't
think of anyone I would more proudly
recommend for coaching and
consulting.”
-Matt Sampson Southern Oregon Regional
Director, Sparrow Clubs, USA
that will last for eternity. I can't speak
highly enough of his character and I can't
think of anyone I would more proudly
recommend for coaching and
consulting.”
-Matt Sampson Southern Oregon Regional
Director, Sparrow Clubs, USA
"From his rich experience, he brings a
seasoned and sober understanding of
what life is like for the small church
pastor. As a result he offers a healthy
and hopeful perspective on how to
fulfill God's call in this unique pastoral
setting. Dave's coaching and consulting
will make a difference for any pastor of
an average American Church."
-Russ Ikeda Emmaus Ministries of Silicon
Valley
seasoned and sober understanding of
what life is like for the small church
pastor. As a result he offers a healthy
and hopeful perspective on how to
fulfill God's call in this unique pastoral
setting. Dave's coaching and consulting
will make a difference for any pastor of
an average American Church."
-Russ Ikeda Emmaus Ministries of Silicon
Valley
Kind words...
| Clarity on Coaching |
Dave's Seven Step Process
Four coaching options to choose from:
1. Phone
2. Email
3. In person
4. Combination of the above
1. Phone
2. Email
3. In person
4. Combination of the above
"A coach provides objective, honest,
practical, and safe feedback while
walking with you through your
personal challenges." -Dave Jacobs
practical, and safe feedback while
walking with you through your
personal challenges." -Dave Jacobs