Purpose Coaching

We’ve decided to take a little bit different approach to coaching in 2008. Well, really, it’s a very different approach to coaching in our LifeGroups. In the past, we’ve asked a coach to connect with 5 group leaders for support, encouragement, and accountability. We’ve found that it is insane to ask a coach to be an expert in all the things that a group leader needs in the course of their group leading experience. We want to empower coaches to lead group leaders and empower group leaders to lead the people of Highlands. With that in mind, we came up with this idea of Purpose Coaches. The basic concept is that coaches are becoming the purpose champions for our small group ministry. We’ve tasked each coach with a specific responsibility and they are becoming experts in that area. Now group leaders have an entire network of people they can call on when questions arise. For example, when a leader feels stuck in the area of discipleship, they will be calling the coach that deals with that area. When they are looking for a project in the community but are stuck, they will call the P.E.A.C.E. coach. We’re manning the bases, we’re allowing coaches to operate within their S.H.A.P.E. and we’re giving group leaders the resources they need to succeed. I’m hopeful. 2008 is going to be a great year for groups at Highlands.