Be a Coach
๐งโ๐ซ Be a Coach
๐ Supports Workers and Leaders in REACH, CORE, and LEAD Systems
๐งญ Ministry Focus:
A Coach is someone who provides spiritual encouragement, practical guidance, and intentional feedback to individuals being trained or mobilized for ministry. Whether working with a Resource Person, Active Worker, or a potential Lay Leader, the Coach walks alongside themโhelping them grow in skill, character, and confidence as they serve. Coaches reflect the heart of Jesus by nurturing, equipping, and releasing others into Godโs calling.
A Coach is someone who provides spiritual encouragement, practical guidance, and intentional feedback to individuals being trained or mobilized for ministry. Whether working with a Resource Person, Active Worker, or a potential Lay Leader, the Coach walks alongside themโhelping them grow in skill, character, and confidence as they serve. Coaches reflect the heart of Jesus by nurturing, equipping, and releasing others into Godโs calling.
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Pre-Qualifications
- Demonstrates spiritual maturity, emotional stability, and a servant's heart
- Faithfully involved in a Life Group and actively serving in ministry
- Understands RLCCโs mission, values, and leadership development process
- Comfortable offering feedback with grace and clarity
- Willing to be trained in coaching principles and practices
๐งโ๐ซ Coaching Support
Each Coach will receive support from a System Coordinator or Ministry Head to stay aligned with the overall vision and process. Coaches are not expected to be experts, but guides and encouragers who walk alongside others. Regular check-ins, team huddles, and peer coaching opportunities will be provided for mutual support and growth.
Each Coach will receive support from a System Coordinator or Ministry Head to stay aligned with the overall vision and process. Coaches are not expected to be experts, but guides and encouragers who walk alongside others. Regular check-ins, team huddles, and peer coaching opportunities will be provided for mutual support and growth.
๐งญ Training Projects for Coaches
(To be completed with mentorship from a System Coordinator or Senior Leader)
(To be completed with mentorship from a System Coordinator or Senior Leader)
๐ Project 1: Embrace the Heart of a Coach
Goal: Understand the spiritual foundation and purpose of coaching in ministry.
Activities:
Goal: Understand the spiritual foundation and purpose of coaching in ministry.
Activities:
- Reflect on key Scriptures (e.g., 2 Timothy 2:2, Galatians 6:1โ2, Proverbs 27:17)
- Watch or attend a short teaching on spiritual coaching
- Write a short personal statement: โWhy I want to coach others in ministryโ
- Share your reflection with a Senior Coach or Coordinator
๐ Project 2: Learn the Coaching Rhythm
Goal: Understand the flow of coaching from orientation to completion.
Activities:
Goal: Understand the flow of coaching from orientation to completion.
Activities:
- Review the Coaching Guidelines and RLCCโs training project structures
- Walk through a sample coaching timeline with a mentor
- Attend a TAG or system huddle where coaching practices are modeled
- Role-play a full coaching session using the provided framework
๐ Project 3: Practice Giving Feedback
Goal: Develop skill and grace in offering reflection and redirection.
Activities:
Goal: Develop skill and grace in offering reflection and redirection.
Activities:
- Learn and practice the โaffirmโadjustโaffirmโ feedback method
- Review real or sample training project outputs and offer constructive comments
- Observe a live ministry role (if available) and write a coaching response
- Receive feedback on your coaching from a mentor
๐ Project 4: Coach a Volunteer Through a Project
Goal: Apply your coaching skills with a real ministry worker in training.
Activities:
Goal: Apply your coaching skills with a real ministry worker in training.
Activities:
- Be assigned to a Resource Person, Active Worker, or Lay Leader-in-training
- Guide them through at least one full training project
- Offer prayer, support, and written or verbal feedback
- Reflect on the coaching experience and submit a short summary to your Coordinator
๐ Project 5: Grow in Listening and Discernment
Goal: Learn to support spiritual formation, not just task completion.
Activities:
Goal: Learn to support spiritual formation, not just task completion.
Activities:
- Read or listen to a teaching on spiritual listening or coaching conversations
- Practice active listening in a coaching session
- Reflect on how to pray for and with the person youโre coaching
- Journal one insight God gave you through the process
๐ Core Responsibilities: C.O.A.C.H. with Purpose
๐งญ Clarify the Path โ Help the person understand their role, projects, and purpose
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Observe and Reflect โ Listen well and ask thoughtful, Spirit-led questions
๐ฌ Affirm and Adjust โ Give kind, specific feedback that builds skill and character
๐ Connect Through Prayer โ Support spiritual growth through intentional prayer
๐ Help Track Progress โ Ensure the person is growing and completing their development journey
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Observe and Reflect โ Listen well and ask thoughtful, Spirit-led questions
๐ฌ Affirm and Adjust โ Give kind, specific feedback that builds skill and character
๐ Connect Through Prayer โ Support spiritual growth through intentional prayer
๐ Help Track Progress โ Ensure the person is growing and completing their development journey
๐ Accountability & Support
- Serve under a System Coordinator or Ministry Head
- Join monthly coaching huddles or TAG reflections
- Receive mentoring from a Senior Coach or Staff Leader
- Report periodically on the progress of those youโre coaching
๐ Basis of Encouragement & Evaluation
- Equips Others with Wisdom and Grace โ Helps volunteers grow spiritually and practically
- Offers Consistent Support โ Checks in regularly, even outside formal sessions
- Communicates with Clarity and Care โ Provides honest feedback in love
- Honors the Process โ Guides others patiently, not rushing but not stalling
- Multiplies Servant-Leaders โ Inspires others to grow, serve, and eventually lead others