Personal Philosophy Of Christian Coaching

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This course has enlightened my view as to what is meant to be a Christian Coach. Believing God has called me to shepherd his people, now require me to make modifications in the coaching methods I use to coach God people. McGervey and Cosby (2011) shared in their book Coaching Based Ministry that what we are accustomed to when it relates to coaching is what is seen in the field of sports. According to McGervey and Cosby, sport coaching focuses on the coach telling the athlete or team what to do, but the Christian coach empowers the client in a way that the client motivates themselves to change. Coaching in the Christian environment is totally opposite of what is seen in the arena of sports. Stoltzfus (2005) says “coaches …show more content…

Having a heart to see people as God sees them in important in the life of a coach. Stoltzfus (2005) says “The key to the heart of coaching is learning to see people as God sees them” (p. 51). Ephesians 2:8-10 (KJV) says, “ For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them”. If God could provide his grace to me by looking beyond my faults then I should with a willing heart be able to provide that same type grace to others. As I build relationships, I must also see people as God see them and not focus on the outer, but what is on the inside. This is the area where God wants to build and develop the …show more content…

Stoltzfus (2005) says “coaching is based on internal motivation” (p. 115). It is said that the coach can come up with the greatest ideas on how to better a client, but until the client motivates themselves to change then presenting ideas is a complete waste of time. In my past coaching experiences I have set goals for my clients in hopes that they will buy-in and change. This methods according to Stoltzfus is a waste of the coach’s time. My focus going forward will be to allow the client to lead as most are motivated to act on their own

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