Insights on Coaching Leaders from the Pastoral Epistles

Scott Risley

2 Timothy 1:14

We can glean many insights from the Pastoral Epistles into coaching leaders. Ministry coaches are not consultants, counselors or middle managers, but their mission is to help others learn how to serve God effectively. One insight we learn is that there is a relational component involved in these letters, but still ministry advice dominates. There is also both a mix of explicit instructions and general principles as well as both character and ministry advice. Combining these insights as well as focusing on fostering independence can lead to more effective ministry coaching.

Reclaiming the Youth in Your Church

Conrad Hilario

2 Timothy 1:14

The American Christian church is losing teen interest and attendance at an alarming rate. Those who "drop out" can cite many reasons for their loss of interest, including boredom and moving away. To engage youth and prevent this exodus from the body of Christ, churches are challenged to raise the commitment level by: teaching deeper content, actively combating sins of commission and omission, calling on students to actively participate in ministry, and not placing major emphasis on minor laws.

The High Commitment Church vs. The Low Commitment Church

Dennis McCallum

2 Timothy 1:14

Creating a committed ethos in a church involves theology, application of truth, expectation, and making judgment calls. Ultimately, the ethos is where your theology meets your value system. The elements needed for a committed ethos include: strongly held and clear convictions, clear points and counterpoints, being relational and practical, encouragement, and honesty. Against these, there are many ethos killers to look out for.

Leading Home Group Evangelism

Doug Patch

2 Timothy 1:14

Home group evangelism is a balance of outward movement with inward growth. Learn about the steps of challenging a group to generate a new focus on evangelism, including how to anticipate resistance. Each step is rooted in getting members to become outward-focused and to fight against staying in a small comfort zone.

A Different Way to Lead

Scott Risley

Matthew 20:17-28

Jesus gave us a perfect example of leadership that is far different than what the world offers. He did not lord over us His authority, but was humble and serving. He sacrificed His life for us. As believers, we must first follow Jesus' leadership but also must learn to lead like He does. Although the cost to lead like Jesus is high, the aspiration is noble and worthwhile.

Reaching High School and College Students

Ruth W

1 John 2:15-17

Insights into three barriers to student ministry, highlighting the "Gen Y" or the "Millennial" generations as examples and practical approaches to student ministry are discussed.

Insights on Coaching Leaders from the Pastoral Epistles

Scott Risley

1 John 2:15-17

Reaching High School & College Students

Scott Risley

Conrad Hilario

1 John 2:15-17

Reaching and investing in high school and college students is vital, but comes with numerous obstacles. Students today have a difficult time valuing and seeing real truth, and we need to help equip them with God's truth to combat the cynicism they often feel toward it. We also need to help students see that their identity is in God, unwavering and valuable, instead of in the things that culture preaches. And we need to paint a vision for students to sell out for God, to buy into His truth, and make an investment there that will last into eternity. As we do this, we can paint a sincere vision for students that their contribution is needed and highly valued in God's kingdom.

How a Pastor Must Die

Ajith Fernando

Matthew 5:23-24

Leaders have been called to die to self. The way to accomplish this task is by being committed to the body of Christ. Within this commitment must come a fight for unity. It is the unity within the church that demonstrates the power of God. This type of commitment will bring upon suffering but God's love and His power are greater than any suffering that will come.