The NewThing Network

Coaching Handbook – Life Changing Conversations

The Coaching Guidebook provides a framework and practical details for coaching ministry leaders. The Guidebook includes a detailed explanation of our four part coaching model:

• Relational development
• Equipping Leaders
• Serving Leaders
• Recruiting Leaders

Other chapters on problem solving, casting vision, and leading a leader huddle. Learn how to do coaching in any church ministry setting. The guide is 97 pages. Available as a download, and in hard copy on the eStore.

Adult Small Group Leader Training
“Thriving Lessons – 10 Topics”

Thriving Lessons is a flexible body of content composed of 10 broad topics or competencies. Thriving Lessons can be “turbo” when done as an accelerated apprentice leader development course. Thriving Lessons can be used one-on-one between a coach and a leader or one-on-one between a leader and an apprentice. Thriving Lessons can anchor small group leadership development done on a ministry-wide basis during monthly or quarterly large group sessions. The 10 Topics include:

1. What is Christian “Community”? How to cast a reproducing small group vision, and the role of lay leaders
2. What is coaching, and what is the value of being part of network of small groups?
3. How to find, recruit, and train an apprentice?
4. How to create an inviting group that grows organically?
5. How to prepare for and lead consistently great small group experiences?
6. How to foster a group that does one-another ministry?
7. How to lead your group through challenges?
8. How to encourage your group to serve in the church and in the community?
9. How to help others grow in their commitment to Jesus Christ and His Church?
10. How to lead your group through multiplying itself?

Guide is 91 pages, and is downloadable in Microsoft Word Format on the eStore.