Coaching in various forms is increasing, so it is getting more attention. This means that change is at hand. In a recent blog, Edmée Schalkx addressed “Trends in Coaching 2017-2022 ” and specifically noted what this means for users and coaches. As one who believes both in the effectiveness of coaching and its usefulness in religious settings, I suggest what these changes in coaching means for those of us who work with churches. First, faith communities will recognize that they need trained coaches. Churches, judicatories, and other faith-based institutions will discover that coaching promotes retention, provides focus, and maximizes use of resources. With less to work with, coaching will increase the impact of the work of faith-based organizations in all areas of ministry. Second, seminaries will give more attention to teaching coaching skills and integrating coaching into the curriculum. Seminaries and church related colleges will add certification and degree-level educati
In his newest book on leadership , Mark Miller challenges the reader to a choice: Will you be a common leader, accepting the “common wisdom” that informs that stance, or will you be an uncommon leader who realizes there is a better way? Miller has written the book to serve leaders who believe they can make a difference in the world, who care about personal excellence, and who are energized by producing tangible results. These attributes apply to all leaders, not matter where they serve in the organization. The five fundamental movements that the author delineates are: See the future. Engage and develop others. Reinvent continuously. Value results and relationships. Embody a leader’s heart. Similar processes can be found in other books on leadership such as those by James Kouzes and Barry Posner ( The Leadership Challenge ) but Miller brings an up-to-date spin to the process of being an effective leader. Each section also provides valuable “Ideas for Action.” Certainly wort