Qualifications
- At least two years as a successful pastor or lay leader in a Christian Church
- Experience in church planting or redevelopment
- Good standing with the local Church and region
- Able to travel to attend training
- Spiritually and biblically grounded
- Good listening skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to care and yet challenge
- Creative thinking to help develop strategies for each unique context
- Ability to encourage and motivate
- Knowledge of the skills needed for effectively starting or transforming churches
- Maturity and integrity
- Displays the passion to reach new people for Christ through the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Willingness to devote time and energy to this ministry
- Strong Disciples identity
A Coach’s Job Description
A coach will work with up to four pastors over a maximum of one year. A coach:
- Is a prayer partner for the pastor and an intercessor for the project
- Helps the pastor keep a clear focus on the vision, mission and values of the project
- Helps the pastor develop strategies for fulfilling the congregation’s mission
- Helps the pastor set priorities and goals and accomplish them
- Helps the pastor deal with challenges and obstacles, learn from failures, celebrate successes and find patience when it is needed
- Encourages spiritual growth and healthy work/life balance
- Works with project sponsors (region, congregations, etc.) to hold the pastor accountable for good ministry performance
- Updates Coordinator of Coaching by submitting monthly reports
