The final step in the CHANGE process for a church is encouragement. Accountability structures provide encouragement as we pursue a goal and they keep us on track. In individual coaching, the coach is NOT the accountability structure. The client designs his or her own accountability structures or identifies those already in place—family, friends, coworkers—who can come alongside and help. As we work with a church to change, we can call upon structures already in place or create some to help move toward the goal. Some accountability structures already exist. These may be staff meetings, leadership teams (elders, session, etc.), or church business meetings. These provide times to not only report what is being achieved but to celebrate as well. For example, when a goal is developed, steps to achieve that goal are outlined. We might see these not only as steps in a process but milestones toward achievement....
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