Christ -centered Coaching: 7 Benefits for Ministry Leaders (TCP Leadership Series) (Paperback)

by Jane Creswell (Author)
Key Phrases: intentional progress, coaching question, nationwide impact, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, Knowledge Model (more...)

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Product Description
"Richly illustrated with case histories, biblical guidelines, and practical insights, this is a helpful overall introduction to what coaching is and to what it can do, especially in ministry situations. Jane Creswell's book reflects her in-depth experiences as a coach, pioneer in the coaching movement, and teacher of coaching, all combined in a volume written by a skilled and established coaching professional."
--Gary R. Collins, author of Christian Coaching and Christian Counseling

From the Publisher
This title is part of The Columbia Partnership Leadership Series. The TCP Leadership Series is an inspiration- and wisdom-sharing vehicle of The Columbia Partnership, a community of Christian leaders seeking to transform the capacity of the North American Protestant church to pursue and sustain vital Christ-centered ministry.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 147 pages
• Publisher: Chalice Press (April 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082720499X
• ISBN-13: 978-0827204997
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #267,576 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Columbia Partnership (TCP) Leadership Series.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Guide to Coaching Potential by a Master Coach, September 2, 2007

By	Keith E. Webb "Cross-Cultural Leadership Coac... (Singapore) - See all my reviews

Christ-Centered Coaching: 7 Benefits for Ministry Leaders is a excellent introduction for Christian leaders to what coaching is and how it can help. The author, Jane Creswell, is no hack when it comes to coaching. She's the founder of the IBM Coaches Network and a Master Certified Coach, she's also a Christian with a passion to bring coaching to ministry leaders.

The strength of the book lies in Creswell's ability to dig into seven coaching approaches, which also serve as seven mental models or attitudes of a coach. Each chapter is illustrated with useful case studies of coaching situations that take the book from theory to real life. The seven are:

1. Leveraging strengths
2. Provide clarity and focus
3. Instill confidence
4. Catapult learning
5. Foster intentional progress
6. Coach others
7. Encourage God-sized goals

These seven may not sound particularly unique, they are not, what is unique is the way Creswell illustrates how coaching accomplishing these things in a non-directive way and integrates these with Scriptures. As such, this book is helpful to learn the mindset and approaches of a good coach. Both potential coaches and clients would benefit from reading it.

Christ-Centered Coaching adds to a growing library of coaching books for Christians.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Christ-Centered Coaching Helps Everyone, June 2, 2006

By	David Hayes - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A well-written book which appears to be targeted towards men and women who serve on the staffs of churches, it also provides valuable insights into how coaching works and how it can benefit everyone. It is organized in a manner that makes it easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to refer back to. I recommend it for everyone's library.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Insights for Coaching, July 18, 2006

By	W. Bandy (Savage, MN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I believe "Christ-centered Coaching" is a great book both for those who coach and those are coached. It gives clarity as to what coaching is and is not and what it can strive to attain. The book is easily understood, even by the novice to coaching. I would recommend this book as one to be read first by those who are just beginning to explore coaching.