Does coaching work only in Egalitarian societies?
This question emerged from discussion around cultural differences in social structures of societies. In the USA and the Netherlands, for example, inequality is viewed as not good…
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In Florence, Italy I walked down narrow, cobble-stoned lanes, lined with centuries-old buildings looking for a famous stationary shop at Via Toscanella 29.
On Via Toscanella I found #29. I stood right in front…
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How can coaches respond and help with natural disasters like the earthquake in Haiti? There are many ways, from giving and going to coaching from home. Lessons learned from the 2004 Asian Tsunami can help…
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When it comes to coaching missionaries, a certain picture of a missionary comes into focus for me. Who comes to your mind?
There is one group in particular that we often miss – the…
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–preliminary survey results from on-field workers
Does what we are doing as missions coaches really make a difference? How would you answer that question? How do you respond when asked about coaching’s effectiveness by…
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“Discovery”
This word conjures up my mind ancient maps, compasses, sailing ships, dug out canoes gliding down a river, pith helmets, and Indiana Jones. I love discovery. It’s no wonder that I love living…
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Missions coaching is a new and exciting part of the Christian Coaching movement, with great potential to support the expansion of God’s kingdom around the world. We have an opportunity, as missions coaches, to cooperate…
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Keith Webb wrote in “Coaching Tip: A 3 Questions Debrief”, that “the true value of coaching comes through reflecting and learning from what we do”. As missions coaches, we may make transitions from culture to…
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Here is a list of basic resources for the missions coach, including: Organizations, Recommended Books & Articles, Events & Trainings, Newsletters and Websites. If you have suggestions for our resources list, please share them!
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There’s a gigantic gap between pre-field and on-field support for missionaries. An average of 21% of missionaries do not complete their overseas assignments. Why do so many leave early?
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The world is rapidly changing and impacting the work of frontline missionaries. To meet the challenge they require a level of support, encouragement and accountability that most understaffed mission organizations are not able to provide.
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