Pastors/Ministers
I&S Coaching specializes in coaching Ministry Leaders to the next level. Click here for a free 15-minute consult.
The pastor’s leadership position in the local church is similar to that of the chief executive officer of a nonprofit organization, with the additional expectations of responding to the specific spiritual needs of the congregation.
Today, the majority of churches in the United States are plateaued or are declining. Declining and plateaued churches have far-reaching implications for disaster relief programs, charitable activities, foreign medical missionaries, the dissemination of biblical teachings, and the organizational and financial stability of the local church.
It has been said that strong, competent, pastoral leadership is the key to effective church ministry and growth, and that transformational leadership is one of the most important factors in revitalizing a plateaued or declining church. Unfortunately, the majority of pastors in growing churches do not feel that their seminary education properly prepared them for the leadership challenges of the local church.
Even Dr. John Maxwell asserts that the American church is dying due to a lack of strong leadership.
Here at I&S Coaching, one of our goals is to help equip ministry leaders live a balanced, abundant life, while contextually engaging their culture in a more holistic, and missional faith experience.
How We Will Work Together
At I&S Coaching, we are trained coaches, using honed communication skills to support you as a detached thinking partner. Together we create more power for you to effect meaningful change and take dynamic actions towards your goals. The relationship between a coach and client is Co-Creative, meaning that we are equals and both have an active role. We are not therapists or counselors.
Your Role
As a client you will:
- Enter your coaching sessions for the entire year into your calendar.
- Take time before each session to complete and return by email the Action Plan sheet at least one full day in advance of your next coaching session.
- Call me at your scheduled time.
- Come to your session centered, ready to engage, with a list of questions or topics you would like to discuss.
- Be asked to provide candid feedback concerning your coaching experience.
I&S Role
As your coach I will:
- Listen closely to you, respond to what I hear, and ask questions.
- Hold you accountable to agreed upon action plans and keep you focused. - Confront you with truth.
- Provide professional coaching and counsel.
- Keep our discussions confidential.
- Make a coach request at the end of each session if you do not mention what actions you are ready to take.
I&S Coaching specializes in coaching Ministry Leaders to the next level. Click here for a free 15-minute consult.
