I'm just gonna shoot straight. No spin. No excuses. Hmmm... Like that's any different from anything else I've written. I don't write spin. But, if ever I wanted to spin something, this would be it.
Here's the deal. A couple weeks ago I put out the word that I'll be hosting a Guest Services Coaching Network - for pastors, directors, local church team leaders. Bottom-line: only in the last couple days have I had the first, the one, the only response to the opportunity (thank you!). So, I'm mulling over some possible scenarios:
- No one reads the blog. (sniff, sniff...wipe teary eyes.) (Enough. Pity party over.)
- I put the word out way too late for church leaders to assess their calendars and budgets and make this a real win.
- Few churches actually have someone on their staff whose responsiblity is limited to guest services.
I've led two previous coaching networks - both of them more broadly focused on connections: including, but not limited to guest services. Those two coaching experiences encompassed groups, classes, volunteering, all connecting "on-ramps," including, guest services.
So, I'm starting over. With only a month to allow you to apply, be accepted and make travel arrangements for our first two days in early September.
Want in?
If you are a senior pastor or a pastor/director responsible for adult connections or assimilation ministries of any flavor - I'm inviting you to apply for this coaching journey.
- It will be intensely practical. Highly conversational. Interactive. And limited to 12 leaders.
- We will study. We'll read. We'll learn together. We'll explore your specific questions, issues and church dynamic.
- We will get specific about cultivating culture, building teams, casting vision, designing environments for connecting, serving and growing.
Here are some reasons you don't need coaching:
- You don't have, nor you expect to have new people seeking Christ in your church.
- You've already read a book on connecting people in your church. Should be enough.
- You seldom hear another leader lend any value to your leadership, 'cause they just don't know what you're up against.
- You have shelves full of conference notebooks you haven't looked at since you put them there years ago. Waste of budget dollars.
- You have a job description. You know what to do. Nuff said.
- You love working in isolation and don't appreciate the power of collaboration and team.
- You wear a large red cape under your pastor/director suit.
However, if you read this list and think, "Maybe, just maybe, there'd be value in...
- networking with other church leaders who have a wealth of experiences to share."
- identifying with someone else's passion for people seeking Jesus."
- tracking with processes, systems and strategies from, not just one church, but several churches."
- another practitioner listening to my unique setting, challenges, and goals and offering strategic, practical advice."
- getting out of my familiar surroundings to hear and engage fresh perspectives."
No spin. No excuses. I want to help you. Let's help each other.
Okay - let's do this. Right now. Check it out. Download Connections Strategy Coaching Summary. Apply from the link inside the document. No excuses.
