Level 2 - Intern Coaching Workflow

πŸ› Spiritual Formation Projects
STEP 1: Practicing the Presence of God
Checklist for Coach:
  • ☐ Encourage the trainee to set aside a few minutes daily to reflect on God's nearness.
  • ☐ Ask them to record insights or prayers in a journal or note app.
  • ☐ Invite them to share a brief reflection during their next TAG session.
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œWhat did you learn about God through this practice?”
STEP 2: Writing a Personal Rule of Life
Checklist for Coach:
  • ☐ Guide the trainee through the elements: rest, prayer/devotion, relationships, reflection.
  • ☐ Let them create a written version (chart, paragraph, or visual guide).
  • ☐ Ask them to walk you through it and explain how they plan to live it out.
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œWhat part of your Rule brings you the most clarity or challenge?”
STEP 3: Retreat Reflection
Checklist for Coach:
  • ☐ Ensure the trainee attends an RLCC or approved personal retreat.
  • ☐ Ask them to reflect using key questions: β€œWhat did God reveal? What shifted in you?”
  • ☐ Let them share their insight during a TAG meeting or with you personally.
  • ☐ Debrief: Affirm their openness and any growth observed.
STEP 4: Guided Spiritual Conversation (2 stages)
Stage 1 – Listening Practice
  • ☐ Teach active listening and spiritual discernment.
  • ☐ Assign a peer/mentee for the trainee to meet with.
  • ☐ Let them reflect on what they sensed God was doing in the other person.
Stage 2 – Discernment and Encouragement
  • ☐ Encourage them to gently share a Spirit-led insight or encouragement.
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œHow did you sense the Spirit leading in the conversation?”
STEP 5: Developing a Devotional Series (3 stages)
Stage 1 – Plan
  • ☐ Help them choose a biblical theme and 3 parts for a series.
  • ☐ Review the outlines together.
Stage 2 – Deliver with Feedback
  • ☐ Observe or listen to one or more of the devotionals.
  • ☐ Provide constructive feedback: content, clarity, tone.
Stage 3 – Refine and Reflect
  • ☐ Let them revise or teach again if needed.
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œWhat have you learned about teaching Scripture?”
STEP 6: Rule of Life Revisited
Checklist for Coach:
  • ☐ Ask the trainee to prayerfully review and revise their Rule of Life.
  • ☐ Invite them to coach someone else through creating theirs.
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œHow did it feel to pass on this spiritual discipline?”
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STEP 7: Teaching a Doctrinal Topic (3 stages)
Stage 1 – Research and Outline
  • ☐ Help them choose a core belief (e.g. Trinity, salvation).
  • ☐ Review their draft for clarity and biblical soundness.
Stage 2 – Teaching Session
  • ☐ Observe their teaching session.
  • ☐ Collect or provide feedback.
Stage 3 – Reflection
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œHow did the teaching deepen your own understanding?”
STEP 8: Preaching from the Gospels (3 stages)
Stage 1 – Study and Structure
  • ☐ Guide their exegesis of a Gospel passage and sermon outline.
Stage 2 – Preach and Receive Feedback
  • ☐ Listen to their message (live or recorded).
  • ☐ Give feedback on interpretation, delivery, and application.
Stage 3 – Refined Attempt
  • ☐ Let them revise and preach again if appropriate.
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œHow did this shape your preaching style?”
STEP 9: Sharing a Ministry Testimony
Checklist for Coach:
  • ☐ Help them craft a story of what God has done through their serving.
  • ☐ Encourage them to share it in a group or online.
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œWhat truth about God did your testimony highlight?”
STEP 10: Leading a Bible Study
Checklist for Coach:
  • ☐ Help them choose a passage and prepare 3–4 questions.
  • ☐ Observe or gather feedback on how they facilitated group interaction.
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œWhat helped people engage with the Word?”
STEP 11: Hosting a Panel or Q&A (2 stages)
Stage 1 – Prep and Organize
  • ☐ Help them select a topic and panel guests.
  • ☐ Coach them on setting tone, framing questions, and guiding flow.
Stage 2 – Host and Reflect
  • ☐ Let them lead the session live or online.
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œWhat made the discussion fruitful or awkward?”
STEP 12: Conducting a Ministry Briefing
Checklist for Coach:
  • ☐ Coach them in creating a structured, informative presentation (with slides or outline).
  • ☐ Observe the delivery or ask for a summary.
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œWas the message clear and helpful? How can it be improved?”
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STEP 13: Spiritual Mentoring Session
Checklist for Coach:
  • ☐ Help them select a mentee and prepare key mentoring questions.
  • ☐ Review their plan and goals for the conversation.
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œWhat did you learn about guiding someone spiritually?”
STEP 14: Ministry Planning Report
Checklist for Coach:
  • ☐ Walk them through making a simple plan (objective, tasks, people, timeline).
  • ☐ Review and refine the report together.
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œHow can you grow in strategic thinking?”
STEP 15: Facilitating Conflict Resolution
Checklist for Coach:
  • ☐ Teach basic biblical principles of peacemaking.
  • ☐ Help them prepare for a real or practice conversation.
  • ☐ Let them try, then debrief: β€œWhat worked? What was hard?”
STEP 16: Volunteer Recruitment Pitch
Checklist for Coach:
  • ☐ Help them write a short, vision-filled invitation to serve.
  • ☐ Let them try it with 1–2 people.
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œWhat was their response? How did you feel?”
STEP 17: Shadowing a Ministry Leader
Checklist for Coach:
  • ☐ Arrange for them to observe a leader (staff or volunteer) for 1–2 weeks.
  • ☐ Ask them to take notes on what they learn.
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œWhat did you observe that you want to imitate or adapt?”
STEP 18: Leading a Small Team Meeting
Checklist for Coach:
  • ☐ Help them prepare an agenda with clear goals.
  • ☐ Let them lead the meeting and ask for participant feedback.
  • ☐ Debrief: β€œWhat did you do well in guiding the team?”