Small groups transform churchesand lives. Small group leaders often feel the weight of shepherding their small group members. But who shepherds the shepherd? Small group coaches fill a unique role by providing support and guidance for group leaders. When youre called to coach a small group leader in your church, your mind may be filled with questions: Am I godly enough? What do I have to offer? How do I begin? Although the challenge seems immense, Bill Donahue and Greg Bowman break down the work of coaching small group leaders into achievable steps. This expanded and updated edition offers field-tested and biblically supported advice on such topics as modeling a surrendered life to those you coach, gaining the tools and wisdom you need for coaching, and helping leaders grow spiritually. This workbook can be used as a stand-alone resource to train coaches, or it can be used with the training videos taught by the authors, available on the Equipping Life-Changing Small Groups DVD (sold separately). For those who want to coach with excellence and truly help small group leaders thrive, this go-to guide offers practical answers and inspiring examples. Youll find both challenge and promise in these pages as you learn to carry forth your God-given calling with confidence.
Small groups transform churches---and lives. Small group leaders often feel the weight of shepherding their members. But who shepherds the shepherd? Small group coaches fill a unique role by providing support and guidance for group leaders. Coaching Life-Changing Small Group Leaders is essential reading for those who want to develop and equip leaders with excellence and truly help small group leaders thrive.
Chapter 1 Develop a Clear Ministry Strategy
Chapter 2 Identify a Point Leader
Chapter 3 Build a Support Structure for Leaders
Chapter 4 Identify, Develop, and Support Group Leaders
Chapter 5 Design a Connection Strategy
Chapter 6 Foster Spiritual Growth Using a Range of Group Experiences
Chapter 7 Multiply Group Life and Reproduce Leaders
Chapter 8 Managing Change and Breaking Barriers
Chapter 9 Measuring Progress and Assessing Next Steps
Chapter 10 Strategic Planning Tools and Guidelines
Appendix 1 Your Ministry Plan (pages for reader to use to be added)
Appendix 2 Resources (listed by category)
Dr. Bill Donahue is the author of the bestselling Leading Life-Changing Small Groups, Building a Life-Changing Small Groups Ministy (with Russ Robinson), Coaching Life-Changing Leaders (with Greg Bowman), and the Equipping Life-Changing Leaders DVD.
During the past three decades, Greg has served globally in building group ministries as a strategist, trainer, and consultant (most recently with the Willow Creek Association) and has served locally as Group Life Pastor for four churches. Greg and his wife Connie live in Elgin, Illinois, where he is on staff with West Ridge Community Church as the Pastor of Spiritual Formation. He is co-author of Coaching Life-Changing Small Group Leaders and Equipping Life-Changing Leaders.
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