Northern Roads by Jeremy Norton

Tag: coach

Bible, Leadership

THE BENEFITS OF TEAM PERSPECTIVE

Why We Should Have a Team Perspective In Leadership and Ministry

The Book of Ecclesiastes gives some excellent insight into living and leading with purpose and vision.

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Discipleship, Leadership

HOW JESUS PROVED THAT WE SHOULD BE COACHES, NOT BOSSES

Was Jesus a Coach or a Boss? When I look at the Gospels, I see Jesus embracing a coach-like ministry with his disciples. He didn’t simply sit in the synagogue all day, sending the disciples out to perform duties. That would be a very boss-like role. Instead, Jesus brought the disciples along and showed them how to live out ministry, coaching them along the way.

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Communication, Leadership

When Should You Consider Bringing On an Assistant Captain

Growth happens; often before you’re ready for it. Soon enough, a leader can be consumed by day-to-day details that have nothing to do with the overall vision work that should be taking place. It’s time to assign an Assistant Captain.

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Church, Communication, Discipleship, Leadership, Ministry

4 Key Questions To Ask: Knowing When to Stop Coaching and Get Back On the Field

When it’s time to captain the team instead of coaching it. You have a great team, and you’ve been coaching well. That’s fantastic and should be celebrated. However, let’s not forget that in any area of leadership, you’re not only on the sidelines, you’re also in the game.

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Church, Leadership, Ministry

3 Reasons Why Coaches Make Great Pastors

“You’ll do it because I’m your boss.” For some reason, this statement motivated a previous generation. Not in this post-modern world! This kind of statement is a surefire way to get a team member to quit. Note, I said “team member”.

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