Coaching

I had the privilege of being a part of a one-year ministry coaching program, where I had a "coach" who talked with me, by phone, every other week. It was an eye opening experience and one that really benefitted me. I came away from that year feeling like I had a new lease on life. Intentional living is successful living. I believe we are called to live intentionally. Paul's phrase, "...this one thing I do..." seems to indicate that kind of living. Jesus, of course talked and lived an intentional life. That's my aim too.

Now, I would like to adapt the coaching idea to this context. I would like to plan small retreats for the district superindendants of the national church. 5 or 6 of them at a time. We will talk about personal life, family life, vision, communication, etc. I hope to transfer a bit of what I learned to them, but doing it in a way that works for them. It never works to put "someone else's armor on another person". Armor has to fit the person. That's what I hope to do. The president of the national church has given his blessing to this idea, stating that any leadership training that they can get will be helpful. I see that as being a key part of what we are doing here.

If you are reading this and feel so led, pause and pray that God will help me carry this out. My goal is to have the first retreat done by the end of March 2010.