COACH = MAKE DISCIPLES
At VCF, our goal is for disciples to:
GROW IN CHARACTER
To become more like Christ with characteristics that include loving God and loving others; understanding how to study the Bible, pray, and serve; knowing how to share your faith and walk in forgiveness; confidence in your identity in Christ; walking in freedom from flesh patterns.
GROW IN COMPETENCE
Know the Word. Display leadership ability.
GROW IN CONFIDENCE
Lead others through the spiritual process themselves.
DESCRIPTION
A coach is someone who:
EXPECTATIONS
Coaches create opportunities to engage with an individual (disciple/apprentice) by arranging times or places to meet at least twice a month. This can be face-to-face, via phone, or virtually (Zoom, Facetime, etc.). Depending on the situation, engagement can average from 6-12 months or longer - let your relationship and their maturity/need be your guide. The ultimate goal is to see them as a productive member of the body of Christ, and ideally reproducing by leading and coaching someone else.
Go through any of the resources VCF suggests or what you have used for yourself to grow in Christ’s character. Decide together on a spiritual study plan.
If you are coaching someone for a serving position, use the Coach Tools.
COACH TOOLS
ONE
I do. You watch. We talk
After the apprentice observes the coach in action, meet together and discuss “What worked?” “What didn’t work?” and “How can we improve?”
TWO
I do. You help. We talk
In this step of development, the coach gives his apprentice an opportunity to help lead part of the group meeting. This should be followed up with a one-on-one debrief between leader and apprentice.
THREE
You do. I help. We talk…
Now apprentice transitions from helping coach to taking on most of the leadership responsibilities for the group/ministry leader. The Coach will be there the whole time. The apprentice has watched enough and feels comfortable leading and the coach is gradually releasing responsibilities to his new, developing leader.
FOUR
You do. I watch. We talk
The apprentice process is almost complete as they grow increasingly more confident in their role as a leader. The coach has them lead the entire meeting each week while he watches, and he gives them the responsibility. With both leader and apprentice debriefing after meetings, they begin to plan whether the apprentice will take over the group or lead a new group, and what the coach will lead next.
FIVE
You do. Someone else watches
This is where the process of multiplication comes full circle. The coach now asks the apprentice if they have started to think about who they can mentor and repeat this process with. The coach continues to work with the apprentice and other leaders in a coaching capacity.
RESOURCES
NEW BELIEVER
Smallcircle.com has “NEXT” printable study/downloadable for new believers. “Xchange” printable study/downloadable is for deeper one-to-one discipleship. App availability with extra resources/videos (app tutorial)
GOING DEEPER
Freedom in Christ (10 weeks). Available as: book (VCF has copies), RightNow Media videos Android App, iPhone App, (App has extra resources, can unlock extra films on app for $1.99).
The Grace Discipleship Course workbook (12 lessons); The Advanced Grace Discipleship Course workbook (12 lessons), a mini 4 lesson packet is also available from the office
TOPIC RESOURCES
RNM = RightNow Media
VCF Handout = get from the church office
Articles = check out online
Books = get from the church library or public library.
HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE
PRAYER
SHARING YOUR FAITH
FORGIVENESS
SERVING
IDENTITY
FREEDOM FROM HURTS/ HABITS/ HANG-UPS
