The Coach Approach Ministries Podcast

Brian and Ken Evitts discuss how Ken uses his coach training in all levels of the church. One-on-one situations Leadership Wider church (denominational) Ken Evitts is a pastor and recently earned his Executive Christian Coach (ECC) Certification from CAM.

Brian and Chad discuss Chad's new eBook Coaching for Growth: 11 Ways Clients Can Be Their Best. Coaches often talk about helping their clients grow. What does that mean? How would you know there is growth? Chad identifies some ways that coaches can expect their clients to grow as a result of coaching. Coaching for Growth: 11 Ways Clients Can Be Their Best is now available on Amazon.com.

Brian and Daniel Franco talk about a new book by Patrick Lencioni called The 6 Types of Working Genius. Daniel has been using the working genius model for a while now, and it has revolutionized the way things operate at his church and denomination. The Working Genius model says we all have a natural ability or God-given talent in one of the following areas: Ideation Activation Implementation Daniel Franco, ACC is a pastor, leadership and development trainer, and he received his coach training through CAM. You can reach Daniel at Dan@paxlogroup.com. Referenced in this podcast: Working Genius Model sheet The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Resources from the Working Genius website: https://www.workinggenius.com/resources/

Brian and Chad discuss what Brian is learning as he starts his own coaching practice.

Brian interviews Maria Lester, the Credentialing/Program Accreditation Coordinator with the International Coach Federation (ICF). Maria uncovers some of the mysteries of how to gain Continuing Coach Education that works for renewing your credentials with the ICF.

Brian and Craig Lomax talk about suicide prevention and how to develop the ability to recognize when a client or family member has lost hope. Warning signs Checklist Recognize the need Surface the need Meet the need Preventative Factors Enough sleep Appropriate eating Regular exercising Resources mentioned: Call 988 (suicide hotline) coachingsuicideawareness.com Start thru Living Works QPR Institute You may contact Craig at craig@craiglomax.com

Brian and Chad discuss how to have a productive conversation. There are three questions Brian uses to guide a conversation. These questions could be used as a simple coaching model: What are we talking about? What do we not know? What are we going to do about it?

Brian talks with Bob Hyatt and Cyd Holsclaw about a new class CAM is excited to offer: Coaching Skills in the Local Church. Bob and Cyd are both trained as coaches and pastors. They want to share with others how to take skills from coaching to transform the local church. They discuss how the following people can benefit from this class: Small groups Volunteers/Leader Teams Elders/Leadership Staff This new class will meet for eight Wednesdays, starting October 19, 2022 from 2:00-3:30 Eastern Time. Soon you will be able to sign up for this on our website: coachapproachministries.com To hear more from Bob Hyatt: 158 Content-Rich Coaching 197 Coaching Meets Spiritual Direction - Bob Hyatt 264 A Good Coach has a Coach! Interview with Bob Hyatt (Brian's Coach) To hear more from Cyd Holsclaw: 219 Does God Like Me with Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw - CCMag Interview

Brian and Chad talk about the Disturbance Model that speaks of using power to influence a given cause. When a leader uses power to influence their cause, resistance will be a by-product. It is easy to demonize the resistance, but a good leader will instead learn from the resistance. Here are three ways the leader can benefit from the resistance: You are probably not as clear and convicted about your cause as you think you are. You are not comfortable with power, being in charge, or making waves. If you are experiencing mostly resistance for a long period of time, you are probably not good at this or have a weak cause. Referenced in this podcast: Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power by Andy Crouch

Brian interviews Pastor Julius Kim about what drew him into coaching, how he found CAM, and how he has found his purpose in helping others discover their purpose.