A coach is one who helps you to move in a specific direction. A
mentor teaches you how to do whatever it is you want to do like they do. One
replicates, the other launches.
Coaching is not new. Coaching relationships are spread throughout
the Bible. Examples of coaching include Moses to Joshua and Caleb, Elijah with
Elisha, Barnabas to Paul, and then Paul to Timothy and Titus. Jesus, when
sending out the 70 to ministry, coached them on what to do, where to go,
how to go about the ministry and then let them go.
There are some specific benefits to having a coach.
1. A coach helps to
clarify where you are. Our coach used this simple technique to
help clarify where we were in order to map out a strategy of how to become
better. If you do not know where you are—spiritually,
personality, leadership style, etc.—you cannot move to the next step of
defining the calling God has placed on your life. A coach can bring clarity.
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2. A coach can help cement
your calling. How often have you heard, or even said,
“God is calling me to do something, but I do not know what it is.” The
anxiety behind this statement is huge. But if the foundation is not laid well then it will be too easy to walk away from when ministry gets difficult. A
calling to the Lord and then to ministry must be cemented. A coach helps cement
your calling.
3. A coach can help you
articulate an action plan. A grand idea is only as good as the plan in
place to reach it. No matter the calling, no matter the goal, some type of
plan, some strategy, must be put in place to move forward” Plans will change.
Circumstances will be different than expected. Resources may not be as abundant
as anticipated. Yet you need to have some sort of strategy. A good coach will
pray with you, for you and help you think through what the initial strategy is
and how it must be adapted. You may be thinking of someone to be your
coach. Call them, have lunch with them. Share with them your story.
This among other reasons if why every young person who desires to
grow truly needs a coach. Get one today.
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