Pastors and Preachers exists to help you enjoy living faithfully and leading fruitfully. Join hosts Matt Adair and Tal Prince as they talk about critical issues facing ministry leaders from their perspective as a pastor (Matt) and therapist (Tal).
On this week’s podcast, Matt and Tal share 10 lessons from our first 100 episodes: Investing in your health is non-negotiable (Episode 1) The Enneagram is helpful...until it’s not (Episode 18) Every church will deal with sexual abuse...most churches won’t be ready (Episode 26) Your church needs a counseling network (Episode 36) You need consistent digital detoxes (Episode 46) Make prayer the foundation of your ministry (Episode 54) God will consistently refine your calling (Episode 64) Your sexuality is personal but it is not private (Episode 79) Plan ahead for your next crisis (Episode 84) Get help when you get to the wall (Episode 99)
SUCCESS PATH STEP 11 & 12: FINISHING WELL // On this episode, Matt and Tal wrap up their series on the Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders embrace the true meaning of their lives and leave behind a legacy of generosity. Pastors and Preachers Resources If you know you have a problem and are interested in becoming one of our Private Clients, fill out this quick intake form. Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
SUCCESS PATH STEP 10: TRUST // On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders work hard to build, maintain and rebuild trust with others as they trust God with the unknown outcomes of life. Pastors and Preachers Resources PODCAST: If your church doesn’t have a plan to respond to allegations of sexual abuse, go to pastorspreachers.com/podcast and listen to Episode 26 where Matt and Tal give you a simple way to respond that honors everyone involved. If you know you have a problem and are interested in becoming one of our Private Clients, fill out this quick intake form. Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
SUCCESS PATH STEP 9: INTEGRITY // On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders live with integrity as they respond to the challenges and uncertainties of life and leadership. Pastors and Preachers Resources PODCAST: If your church doesn’t have a plan to respond to allegations of sexual abuse, go to pastorspreachers.com/podcast and listen to Episode 26 where Matt and Tal give you a simple way to respond that honors everyone involved. If you know you have a problem and are interested in becoming one of our Private Clients, fill out this quick intake form.
SUCCESS PATH STEP 8: COMMITMENT // On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders commit to making amends relationally and choosing to do the next right thing. Pastors and Preachers Resources Check out our Pipeline Class and learn 5 secrets of leadership development for churches. If you know you have a problem and are interested in becoming one of our Private Clients, fill out this quick intake form. Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
On this week’s podcast, Matt and Tal talk about the importance of dealing with our wounds and weaknesses as we wrestle with the reality of habitual sin. If you’ve wondered why it’s so hard for you and the people you love to stop sinning, this conversation will expose parts of our lives that most pastors and preachers don’t account for in their lives and leadership.
Brief Overview: On this episode, Matt and Tal talk with @darrinpatrick - Teaching Pastor at Seacoast Church in Charleston, SC. Darrin shares his story of redemption and lessons that any pastor can apply to their own journey. Pastors and Preachers Resources Get more information about the Soul Care Institute If you know you have a problem and are interested in becoming one of our Private Clients, fill out this quick intake form. Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders understand and embrace the risks of living courageously. Pastors and Preachers Resources Check out our Pipeline Class and learn 5 secrets of leadership development for churches. If you know you have a problem and are interested in becoming one of our Private Clients, fill out this quick intake form. Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders live and tell the truth about areas of their life that must improve. Pastors and Preachers Resources Check out our Pipeline Class and learn 5 secrets of leadership development for churches. If you know you have a problem and are interested in becoming one of our Private Clients, fill out this quick intake form. Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
On this episode, Matt On this week’s podcast, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders find people they can trust to help them process their secrets and wrongdoings. Pastors and Preachers Resources Download a copy of our Feedback Loop Check out our Pipeline Class and learn 5 secrets of leadership development for churches. Continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram
Brief Overview: On this episode, Matt shares 5 lessons that he’s learned from helping more than 100 churches build their leadership development system. If you need more of the right leaders, want to maximize the potential of your church or need to carve out more time in your schedule to do your best work, you can’t afford to miss this! Pastors and Preachers Resources Check out our Pipeline Academy Design your customized leadership development system in one month! If you want to watch the video of this presentation, go to Pipeline Class Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders take time to walk through the closets of their life and take inventory of life’s events and what we’ve done to make life all that it is, good and bad. Pastors and Preachers Resources Check out our Pipeline Class if you need more of the right kind of leaders. If you know you have a problem and are interested in becoming one of our Private Clients, fill out this quick intake form. Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
On this episode, Matt and Tal take the next step in our Five Factors Success Path. On this week’s podcast, we talk about why most pastors are great at religion but terrible at spirituality, and give you practical steps to change your story. Pastors and Preachers Resources Check out our Pipeline Class if you need more of the right kind of leaders. If you know you have a problem and are interested in becoming one of our Private Clients, fill out this quick intake form. Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
On this episode, Matt and Tal take the next step in our Five Factors Success Path. Once you accept that part of your life is hard to control, it’s critically important that you understand what’s really going on inside of you and around you. How do you do that? Listen up and follow along as we show you exactly what you need to do. Pastors and Preachers Resources Check out our Pipeline Class if you need more of the right kind of leaders. If you’re interested in our Private Client Group, fill out this quick survey. Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
Brief Overview: On this episode, Matt shares five lessons from a recent leadership retreat in Charleston, SC, including: What to do when you’re afraid The role of your spouse in leadership Your relationship with your church’s staff The importance of defining your church’s culture The benefit of getting away from the front lines of ministry Pastors and Preachers Resources Check out our Pipeline Class if you need more of the right kind of leaders. If you’re interested in our Private Client Group, fill out this quick survey. BOOK: Culture Wins: The Roadmap To An Irresistible Workplace by William Vanderbloemen Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the first step on the Five Factors Success Path. Listen up if you: Want the roadmap to healthy leadership Need to deal with some issues in your life and leadership that feel out of control Can’t afford to keep trying and failing to kick that particularly bad habit or pattern of sin Pastors and Preachers Resources If you’re interested in our Private Client Group, fill out this quick survey. Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
Brief Overview: On this episode, Matt and Tal start a new series that will help you: Know when you’re experiencing stress Learn the difference between reacting to stress and responding to stress (one of those will ruin your life!) Begin to map out a different way to live and lead so you can do great work for a really long time Pastors and Preachers Resources CLASS: How To Surround Yourself With The Right Leaders (Without Wasting Time Doing Stuff That Doesn’t Work) Continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram
Brief Overview: On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about: Using the various platforms you have to create a culture of empathy in a disagreeable world Whether plagiarism in preaching is really that big of a deal How to develop women leaders in your church Pastors and Preachers Resources CLASS: How To Surround Yourself With The Right Leaders (Without Wasting Time Doing Stuff That Doesn’t Work) ARTICLE: The Least Politically Prejudiced Place In America Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
Brief Overview: On this episode, Matt and Tal talk in person about: How to use technology to live out your personal and professional values What it takes to bounce back from a bad sermon Where to focus when you need leaders to take responsibility in your church. Pastors and Preachers Resources CLASS: How To Surround Yourself With The Right Leaders (Without Wasting Time Doing Stuff That Doesn’t Work) ARTICLE: Do Not Disturb: How I Ditched My Phone and Unbroke My Brain BOOK: Digital Minimalism: Choosing A Focused Life In A Noisy World by Cal Newport Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
Brief Overview: On this episode, Matt and Tal have a conversation about preaching that covers: How to describe your approach to preaching Who has shaped you as a preacher The importance of continuing to develop as a preacher How to invest in the next generation of preachers Pastors and Preachers Resources COURSE: Your Best Sermon BOOK: Doctrine That Dances: Bringing Doctrinal Teaching and Preaching To Life by Robert Smith BOOK: Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism by Tim Keller BOOK: Exodus Preaching: Crafting Sermons About Justice and Hope by Kenyatta GilbertNeed more of the right kind of leaders in your church? Read “Multiply: Your Leadership Pipeline Starter Kit” Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
Brief Overview: On this episode, Matt and Tal discuss the recent firing of James MacDonald and the cover-up of abuse in the SBC. We’ll talk about what this exposes about the sexuality of pastors, related to: The use of power in relationships The widespread abuse of children The reality of sexual addiction and anorexia Pastors and Preachers Resources Need more of the right kind of leaders in your church? Read “Multiply: Your Leadership Pipeline Starter Kit” Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the change every leader has to make to lead their church and themselves through seasons of failure or uncertainty. We’ll cover: Leading through lament Leading through leadership failure Leading through the challenges of suburbia Pastors and Preachers Resources BOOK: Recovering From Losses In Life by H. Norman Wright Need more of the right kind of leaders in your church? Read “Multiply: Your Leadership Pipeline Starter Kit” Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
Brief Overview: On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the primary causes of suicide and the steps to take if you have suicidal thoughts. Join the conversation if you: Want to learn how to provide pastoral care to others struggling with suicidal thoughts Are susceptible to anxiety, depression and/or stress Are having suicidal thoughts Pastors and Preachers Resources CALL - National Suicide Prevention Hotline Need more of the right kind of leaders in your church? Read “Multiply: Your Leadership Pipeline Starter Kit” Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
Brief Overview: On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the limits of willpower, what can happen when we focus our energy on growing our church and the reality of trauma in the lives of our people. Pull up a chair and join us if you: Wonder why it’s so hard to do the right thing and so easy to do the wrong thing Don’t like how you feel when you focus on growing your church Want to learn more about trauma and how it hurts you and the people in your church Pastors and Preachers Resources BLOG: Caring or Counting? The Pastoral Dilemma by Karl Vaters BOOK: The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk Need more of the right kind of leaders? Read “Multiply: Your Leadership Pipeline Starter Kit” Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
Brief Overview: On this episode, Tal talks with Matt about “the hardest week of ministry” that Matt has had in twenty years of work as a pastor. This conversation is for the church leader who: Is in the middle of a painfully difficult season of ministry; Has experienced a painfully difficult season of ministry; Knows a painfully difficult season of ministry is coming...sometime (because it will). Pastors and Preachers Resources Need more of the right kind of leaders? Read “Multiply: Your Leadership Pipeline Starter Kit” Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
In this episode, Matt talks with Pastor Scott Sauls about his book, Irresistible Faith, that will help you: Draw closer to Christ Live in community with other believers Care for the poor, integrate faith and work and leave the world better than you find it. Pastors and Preachers Resources PRE-ORDER IRRESISTIBLE FAITH (NOTE: before January 22) BUY IRRESISTIBLE FAITH (NOTE: after January 22) Need more of the right kind of leaders? Read “Multiply: Your Leadership Pipeline Starter Kit” Continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
Brief Overview: In this episode, Matt and Tal talk about Churches who cancel worship gatherings Christians being jerks on social media How leaders build trust in their church and in their community How to improve church leadership meetings Pastors and Preachers Resources Need more of the right kind of leaders? Read “Multiply: Your Leadership Pipeline Starter Kit” Episode 72 - Thomas Beavers on racial justice, pastoral succession and community engagement Continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram Get practical help in our Pastors and Preachers Academy
Brief Overview: In this episode, Tal talks with Dr. Thomas Beavers of New Rising Star Church in Birmingham, AL about: Growing up as an African-American in a largely white context; Leading in a racially and politically polarized world; Developing a holistic vision for his church Pastors and Preachers Resources Continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram Get practical help in our Pastors and Preachers Academy Need more of the right kind of leaders? Read “Multiply: Your Leadership Pipeline Starter Kit”
Brief Overview: In this episode: What churches can learn from Chance the Rapper [ARTICLE] Embracing your limits [ARTICLE] What to do if you get anxious when you’re not working Pastors and Preachers Resources Continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram Get practical help in our Pastors and Preachers Academy We’ll help you preach Your Best Sermon
Brief Overview: In this episode: What leaders can learn from another episode of sexual abuse in the Church [ARTICLE] Advent is really political [ARTICLE] How important is goal setting when it comes to leading a church? Pastors and Preachers Resources Continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram Get practical help in our Pastors and Preachers Academy We’ll help you preach Your Best Sermon Rate & Review the Podcast Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star rating and review.
In this episode: How Christians get Christmas wrong and how to make it right Ministering to the anxiety of always hustling [ARTICLE] The role of a pastor in choosing a therapist for church members Pastors and Preachers Resources Continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram Get practical help in our Pastors and Preachers Academy We’ll help you preach Your Best Sermon Here’s how to build a counseling network for your church
Brief Overview: Matt and Tal are in a therapist’s office this week. But you won’t need to be after this episode that helps you: Understand why the unmarried people in your church aren’t having sex (NOTE: it’s not what you think) [ARTICLE] Make decisions about how your church chooses to disciple children and students [ARTICLE] Quit saying stupid stuff in your sermons about depression and anxiety. Pastors and Preachers Resources Continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram Get practical help in our Pastors and Preachers Academy We’ll help you preach Your Best Sermon
Brief Overview: Matt talks with Dr. Jade Teta about: The physical damage most people incur during the holidays The two toggles you need to work with if you want to get healthy and stay healthy A basic plan for physical health Pastors and Preachers Resources For more from Jade: jadeteta.com Continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram Get practical help in our Pastors and Preachers Academy We’ll help you preach Your Best Sermon
Brief Overview: Matt and Tal are in a therapist’s office this week. But you won’t need to be after this episode that helps you: Understand why the unmarried people in your church aren’t having sex (NOTE: it’s not what you think) [ARTICLE] Make decisions about how your church chooses to disciple children and students [ARTICLE] Quit saying stupid stuff in your sermons about depression and anxiety. Pastors and Preachers Resources Continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram Get practical help in our Pastors and Preachers Academy We’ll help you preach Your Best Sermon
Brief Overview: It’s Thanksgiving Week here in the States! On this episode, we talk about: How to give thanks when you don’t feel thankful Whether you can experience church through a screen Why women are leaving your church Pastors and Preachers Resources Continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram Get practical help in our Pastors and Preachers Academy We’ll help you preach Your Best Sermon Rate & Review the Podcast Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star rating and review. Click here to Subscribe via iTunes Click here to Subscribe via iHeartRadio Click here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click here to Subscribe via Google Play Click here to Subscribe via TuneIn
Brief Overview: How do you know if God is telling you to stop being a pastor? We’ll answer that question on this week’s episode, and also talk about The opportunity American pastors have in light of the US midterm elections Lessons learned at the Advance The Church conference in Huntsville, AL All of this and more from the Pastors & Preachers Podcast recorded in the wild! Pastors and Preachers Resources Continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram Get practical help in our Pastors and Preachers Academy We’ll help you preach Your Best Sermon Rate & Review the Podcast Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star rating and review. Click here to Subscribe via iTunes Click here to Subscribe via iHeartRadio Click here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click here to Subscribe via Google Play Click here to Subscribe via TuneIn
Brief Overview: Are you surprised that you’re a pastor? You should be :-) On this week’s episode, Matt and Tal talk about: How they became pastors Three ways to know you’re called to be a pastor Predictions for the 2018 midterm elections (just kidding...the only thing crazier than being a pastor is trying to predict the outcome of elections) Pastors and Preachers Resources Continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram Get practical help in our Pastors and Preachers Academy We’ll help you preach Your Best Sermon Rate & Review the Podcast Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star rating and review. Click here to Subscribe via iTunes Click here to Subscribe via iHeartRadio Click here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click here to Subscribe via Google Play Click here to Subscribe via TuneIn
Brief Overview: How did you become a follower of Jesus? Matt and Tal share their conversion stories and talk about the following topics: Where Tal has been for the past month; The time Matt lost a job because he’s Presbyterian; Why Baptists and Presbyterians can’t agree on baptism; How doctrine shapes discipleship Pastors and Preachers Resources Continue the conversation on Facebook and Instagram Get practical help in our Pastors and Preachers Academy We’ll help you preach Your Best Sermon Rate & Review the Podcast Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star rating and review. Click here to Subscribe via iTunes Click here to Subscribe via iHeartRadio Click here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click here to Subscribe via Google Play Click here to Subscribe via TuneIn
Brief Overview: Pastors and Preachers are good at setting goals but we struggle to achieve our goals. Why? We’ll show you and give you a simple four-step plan that consistently leads to great results. Resources Mentioned WORKSHEET - pastorspreacher.com/3 CLASS - pastorspreachers.com/class Rate & Review the Podcast Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star rating and review. Click here to Subscribe via iTunes Click here to Subscribe via iHeartRadio Click here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click here to Subscribe via Google Play Click here to Subscribe via TuneIn
If you’re like most ministry leaders, you’re probably doing a lot of things all at once. Between preaching and praying and being with people, your life and work can become overwhelming and drive you crazy. But what if you could figure out how to do less in your ministry while being more helpful and enjoying what you do…
Brief Overview: If you’re like most ministry leaders, you’re probably doing a lot of things all at once. Between preaching and praying and being with people, your life and work can become overwhelming and drive you crazy. But what if you could figure out how to do less in your ministry while being more helpful and enjoying what you do… Resources Mentioned WORKSHEET - pastorspreacher.com/1 CLASS - pastorspreachers.com/class Rate & Review the Podcast Reviews for the podcast on iTunes and greatly appreciated! They help us build awareness for the show, which in turn allows us to bring value to more listeners like you. Not only that, but they help us better understand what matters the most to you so that we can constantly improve. If you received value from this episode, it would mean the world if you could take a moment and leave your honest rating and review. You can do that by clicking here! Click here to Subscribe via iTunes Click here to Subscribe via iHeartRadio Click here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click here to Subscribe via Google Play Click here to Subscribe via TuneIn
Brief Overview: We’re excited to announce that starting next episode, we’ll focus our conversations on helping pastors and preachers enjoy living faithfully and leading fruitfully. . Rate & Review the Podcast Reviews for the podcast on iTunes and greatly appreciated! They help us build awareness for the show, which in turn allows us to bring value to more listeners like you. Not only that, but they help us better understand what matters the most to you so that we can constantly improve. If you received value from this episode, it would mean the world if you could take a moment and leave your honest rating and review. You can do that by clicking here! Click here to Subscribe via iTunes Click here to Subscribe via iHeartRadio Click here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click here to Subscribe via Google Play Click here to Subscribe via TuneInv
Brief Overview: In this final episode in our month long series on prayer, Matt and Tal answer five of questions they are most frequently asked questions church leaders have about prayer: Your Questions About Prayer: When is the best time to pray? What resources on prayer do you recommend the most? How do I fit everything in that I need to pray for? Any recommendations on corporate prayer meetings? What do we think of [approach to prayer that you don’t like]? We Made This For You: In the Five Factors Coaching program, we created a course on how to pray for your church that includes two instructional videos, a Q&A session and an interview with Pastor Alex Early from Redemption Church in Seattle on how he and other leaders in their church have prioritized prayer. It costs a few bucks for more than two hours of content, plus a customizable template to help you pray for your church. Resources: EPISODE - How To Pray For Your Church EPISODE - What Sex Teaches Pastors About Prayer EPISODE - 5 Reasons Pastors Don’t Pray GET HELP: Ask Matt and Tal a Question CONNECT: Five Factors Facebook Group FOLLOW: Matt (twitter.com/mattadair) and Tal (twitter.com/talprince) Rate & Review the Podcast Reviews for the podcast on iTunes and greatly appreciated! They help us build awareness for the show, which in turn allows us to bring value to more listeners like you. Not only that, but they help us better understand what matters the most to you so that we can constantly improve. If you received value from this episode, it would mean the world if you could take a moment and leave your honest rating and review. You can do that by clicking here!
Brief Overview In this third episode in our month long series on prayer, Matt and Tal walk through four critical questions every pastor needs to ask as they create a plan to pray for their church: Questions For Your Prayer Plan: Who am I praying for? When and where am I going to pray for them? What am I going to pray for them? Who else can I develop to pray with me? How Can We Help? Our next episode is a mailbag episode so we’d love to answer your questions about prayer. Let us know how we can help and we’ll answer your question on the podcast or directly via email. Resources EPISODE - What Sex Teaches Pastors About Prayer EPISODE - 5 Reasons Pastors Don’t Pray GET HELP: Ask Matt and Tal a Question CONNECT: Five Factors Facebook Group FOLLOW: Matt (twitter.com/mattadair) and Tal (twitter.com/talprince)
Brief Overview In this second episode focused on prayer, Matt and Tal talk about people’s desire for intimacy, what sex teaches pastors about prayer, and answer questions about counseling and praying for people where sexual attraction is felt or possible. Big Ideas From This Episode Everyone craves intimacy - to know and be known Intimacy and sex are not the same thing Misused sex is a form of false intimacy One vital way to recover true intimacy is through prayer When pastors don’t pray for their people, we leave them more vulnerable to pursuing false forms of intimacy What’s Your Biggest Challenge? After you listen to the podcast, take 10 minutes to pray and write down the most significant challenge you face as you pray with and for the people in your church?
Brief Overview Our work as pastors is profoundly spiritual yet when it comes to prayer, most pastors aren’t putting in the work. What’s going on? Here’s what we’ve seen and heard in our personal experience and in our coaching program with other pastors: Why Don’t Pastors Pray? We don’t believe prayerlessness is a sin. We think we’re smarter than pastors from previous generations. We skip over parts of the New Testament where prayer is the priority. We think we have the power to change people. We don’t know how to pray. What Else? After you listen to the podcast, take 10 minutes to pray and write down what’s going on today that makes it so hard for you to pray. Resources GET HELP: Ask Matt and Tal a Question CONNECT: Five Factors Facebook Group FOLLOW: Matt (twitter.com/mattadair) and Tal (twitter.com/talprince)
Brief Overview All month long, we’ve been talking about the benefits of hiring a coach. This week, we’re answering your questions to help you make fully informed decisions: Questions Answered In This Episode Why has coaching for pastors become so popular? Is there research to back the benefits of coaching? What’s the difference between counseling and coaching? What’s the best question to ask a prospective coach? Why doesn’t coaching work for some people? How does Five Factors Coaching work? What’s unique about Five Factors Coaching? Who is Five Factors Coaching designed to help? What kind of commitment is involved with Five Factors Coaching? Why did y’all start Five Factors Coaching? Resources JOIN OUR COACHING PROGRAM: Five Factors Coaching EPISODE - The Secret of Great Coaching EPISODE - How To Find The Right Coach For You EPISODE - 5 Life-Changing Benefits of Hiring A Coach JOURNAL ARTICLE - Comparing the Effectiveness of Individual Coaching, Self-Coaching, and Group Training: How Leadership Makes the Difference ARTICLE - The Benefits of a Coaching Culture FREE RESOURCE: The Healthy Practices of Leaders, Volume 1 GET HELP: Ask Matt and Tal a Question CONNECT: Five Factors Facebook Group FOLLOW: Matt (twitter.com/mattadair) and Tal (twitter.com/talprince)
Brief Overview When ministry leaders hire a coach, what should they be looking for? Certification helps but in the same way that seminary degrees can’t guarantee the effectiveness of a pastor, coaching certification doesn’t tell you what you really need to know. If you want to hire a great coach, look for these three priorities in their coaching: Priorities of Great Coaches: Clarity - Great coaches help you focus and establish goals where it matters most. Momentum - Great coaches have a clear path of success that leads you where you want to go. Results - Great coaches help you reach your goals that keep you leading well for a long time. Resources JOIN OUR COACHING PROGRAM: Five Factors Coaching EPISODE - How To Find The Right Coach For You EPISODE - 5 Life-Changing Benefits of Hiring A Coach FREE RESOURCE: The Healthy Practices of Leaders, Volume 1 GET HELP: Ask Matt and Tal a Question CONNECT: Five Factors Facebook Group FOLLOW: Matt (twitter.com/mattadair) and Tal (twitter.com/talprince)
Brief Overview “Is that coaching?” “No, that’s not coaching.” “Here’s what coaching looks like.” This is the conversation among church leaders when it comes to coaching, and it’s largely unhelpful. The truth is there are three primary ways to coach leaders and you should choose the approach that is most helpful to you right now. Types of Coaches: Mentor - Coaches who have been successful where you are struggling. Priority is on information that shows you how they achieved success. Pastor - Coaches who care for you as you lead. Priority is on confirmation of God’s love for you and his calling on your life. Trainer - Coaches who put you in the best position to succeed. Priority is on their dedication to helping your reach your goals.
To help church leaders evaluate blind spots that ruin...everything
Brief Overview Call them mentors, trainers, coaches - we all have people who have helped us grow into the best versions of ourselves in different parts of life. But far too many leaders don’t have coaches, leaving them operating at less than full capacity. So on this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the life-changing benefits of coaching and why the smart move for you is to hire a coach. Benefits of Coaching: Great coaches slow you down. Your life is moving fast. Your coach should create space for you to take time to look around and see what’s happening in your life and leadership. Great coaches help you focus. You can’t work on everything today, so your coach should help you determine what matters most right now. Great coaches lock out shame. Your coach should proactively ask how they can help you. Great coaches keep you honest. Your coach should help you know your limitations and what to do when you’ve bitten off more than you can chew. Great coaches play the long game. Your coach should help you clarify and take the next right ste in your life and leadership.
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