The Coaching Leader Podcast

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The Coaching Leader Podcast is about coaching, leadership and leading through coaching. We interview coaches, leaders and thought leaders and present material that will help leaders make a difference for their organizations in order to live into their preferred future.

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September 4, 202613 min

The Third Shift for Church Revitalization - From What We Want to How May We Serve?

If you are looking to bring your congregation to be healthy and revitalized, first you need the gospel of Jesus Christ. Then there are five shifts that are needed in attitudes, assumptions and their related behaviors. The third shift is to move from a consumer (what I or what we want) to a mindset of how may we serve and bless others? The mindset or assumption of how a church operates will have devastating effects that may go unnoticed. There is an old sermon illustration that explains how that happens that is shared which is also used as a way to examine what you do on Sundays. Afterward there are practical ways shared in which you and your church can intentionally make the shift. Reach out to us if you would like to continue the conversation: https://scottgress.com scottgress@me.com

June 4, 202617 min

The Second Shift for Revitalization - From "I'll just do it myself" to "Intentionally involving others

If you are looking to bring your congregation to be healthy and revitalized, first you need the gospel of Jesus Christ. Then there are five shifts that are needed in attitudes, assumptions and their related behaviors. The first shift may be found in the previous episode and the second shift as described here is shifting from the "I'll just do it myself" approach to intentionally involving others. The result is a healthy sharing of responsibility and leadership but even more than that a way in which people can participate and grow in their faith. Research and our own experience shows that those who are involved attend worship more often, invite people more often and give more faithfully. Reach out to us if you would like to continue the conversation: https://scottgress.com scottgress@me.com

April 6, 202616 min

TCL First Shift for Healthy and Revitalized Congregations

There are five necessary shfts for healthy and revitalized congregations. In this episode we share with you the first shift and how it can impact your congregation's health and revitalization. Reach out to us to continue the conversation. scottgress@me.com

February 21, 20268 min

TCL Why Revitalize? What's Your Motivation?

You could just close your church and sell the property. That would be the easiest thing. So why do you want to revitalize? It will be hard and it will not be the same when it is stronger, healthier and with more people. So what is your reason for doing it? What will give you the grit to continue when it gets really hard? Hopefully this episode will help you answer that question. Check out previous episodes in this series: Why Church Decline? https:scottgress.com scottgress@me.com

February 7, 202617 min

TCL Why Church Decline?

The answer is that it is complicated and there are a lot of layers. In this episode we explore the research and the complicating assumptions and miss-steps made in attempting to turn a church around. Let us know what you think and reach out to us if you would like to continue the conversation.

January 19, 20263 min

TCL We're Back

We're finally back and looking forward to sharing some insights we've learned training, consulting and coaching. Reach out to us with your thoughts, insights, and feedback. https:scottgress.com scottgress@me.com

January 21, 20251 hr 8 min

TCL 69 What is Coaching? A Coaching Conversation with LCMS Coaching Network members Heath Luehmann and Joshua McArthur

This is a conversation among three members of the LCMS Coaching Network. They answer questions and talk about: what is coaching? What makes coaching different from other helping skills? Who is a good candidate for coaching? How can coaching help and support pastors, churches and others? Host: Rev Scott Gress PCC Panelists: Heath Luehmann, Joshua McArthur https://lcmscoaching.com Go to the coaching directory to learn more about Scott, Heath and Joshua and their coaching.

April 30, 202433 min

TCL 68 Coaching Skills for Leaders Brent Hafele

In this episode we welcome Coach to CEO's Brent Hafele, the president of Vibrancy Unlocked. With his enthusiastic gift of communicating he shares with us stories and tools for not only understanding coaching but how leaders and managers can use coaching. In this way they can increase ownership, empowerment, engagement and develop people and grow their business all at the same time. Reach out to Brent at VibrancyUnlocked.com Reach out to us for Our Leadership Discovery Process and coaching for teams and individuals at scottgress.com

April 1, 202448 min

TCL 67 Lessons for Christian Leaders Rev Bill Wilson

In this episode Scott interviews Rev William Wilson "Pastor Bill" who began his career in Agricultural Business and then attended Concordia Seminary in St Louis to become a pastor. He served as a pastor for many years in St Louis and most recently has been serving in the seminary as the director of Resident Field Education. This is where seminary students get hands on practical ministry experience beyond the classroom. Listen in as we discover how Bill develops students for ministry and how he expands the ministry and mission of a congregation. Contact Pastor Bill at Pstor123@gmail.com to continue the conversation. Be sure to check out https://lcmscoaching.com to learn more about coaching, find a coach and network with other coaches. Reach out to Scott here https://scottgress.com and scottgress@me.com

December 28, 202323 min

TCL 66 Real School Outreach Part 2 with Rev Dr Dan Prugh

Rev Dr Dan Prugh serves at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Tampa Florida. In this second part of our interview he continues to unpack the question, "how do you meet all these people and bring them to baptism?" He shares how they work with people to create spaces for them to grow closer to Jesus and not leave it to chance. Dan says that if people are bringing their children to you then they want to hear from you. So they intentionally create space for folks to interact with the faith. Dan also spends time talking about what the congregation does that works so well. Thanks for tuning in to The Coaching Leader. https://holytrinitytampa.org https://LCMScoaching.com https://scottgress.com