In this episode, Steve Gladen breaks down 5 areas where ministry leaders can re-imagine how they do coaching for their groups ministry. The following is what will specifically be covered in this show:


History of Coaching

Staff or volunteersServe in one Help in anotherSaddleback’s history—building upon, keeping best of…1.0 version (1998)1:5—I could recruit faster than our growth2.0 version (2005)—why it changed, it was broken1:25 paidIntroduced not equal care, but strategic care4 Buckets and Reactive/pro activeName changed from Coaches to CL’s because of paradigm shiftCare 70% Administration, training, connecting 30%,Get in for right reason, but get out for right reasonCL Retreats3.0 Version (2009)—why it changed, it couldn’t scale financially1:25 volunteered, above sameIntroduced any span of care a CL could do4.0 Version (2014) why it changed, they weren’t sure what to doIntroduced the “Starbuck’s” green apron more developmentalFRIENDLEADERCOACHHard and Soft data collectionSkip Level, Trust but Verify5.0 Version (2017) why it changed, we discovered other factors not giving maximum alignmentIntroduced the Village conceptAlignment6.0 Version (2021) why it changed, discovered different types of CL’sHOST to Leader to CL to MinisterCL CourseTraining ModulesTrack training (next gen beyond Starbuck’s green apron)

 5 Areas to Reimagine Coaching

 The Ethos (the environment the CL lives in)the family system (w/o parents it is risky)How’s the family (you, coaches and Group leaders)Do you know what you are producing—the end in mindThe Reason (for the CL)Directive Disciple MAKING—management and guidance, Space flight PSGWP page 201Tom Landry quoteBaseline, Know the health metrics HA & GHAHow will you give course corrections (ideas, curriculum, encouragement, etc.)The Process (finding CL’s)The Group Leader pathway HOST to Leader to CL (P3) to MinisterCompetency and CapacityRetreatsIntroductory CourseThe Pathway (growing the CL)The Coach engagement pathway to the HOST; FRIEND—LEADER—COACHThe Coach’s pathway of growth for themSGP guidanceModules TrainingCourse(s)RetreatsThe Influences (that help the CL)…what I call the VillageShare the Village, who’s in helping? Who surrounds the Small Group speaking health?People (primary)Small Group Point PersonCL or CoachSenior PastorProcesses (secondary)Training Pathway for the leaderTools (HA and GHA)Training Pathway for the CLNewsletterSmall Group Weekend Table connectionSmall Group Website home pageWeekend servicesLeader Retreats and SGHStreaming content (curriculum and training)Social MediaTestimoniesFAQ’s

Shownotes:

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