Self-Scouting

Self-Scouting

A few weeks ago I had the unique experience of chatting with Green Bay Packers’ head coach Mike McCarthy, in his home.  Long story, but I was given an on-field pass before the Packers/Broncos game, watched the victory with the coach’s family in their luxury skybox,...
Find a Mentor

Find a Mentor

I met with my mentor yesterday.  Bryce Jessup, President Emeritus of William Jessup University, has kindly been my mentor for many years.  There are three other men who mentor me as well,  my Dad, Roger Gibson, senior pastor during my first full time church ministry,...
Coaching Quickstart – Part 2

Coaching Quickstart – Part 2

Last month I introduced you to coaching, with the first of two key acronymns:  WAIT.  If you want to learn about WAIT, see this blog post:  Coaching Quickstart – Part 1.  This month I’m giving you the second acronym:  GROW.  I learned this from John Whitmore’s...
Coaching Quickstart – Part 1

Coaching Quickstart – Part 1

If you’re a church planter, you’re a coach.  Your ministry days are filled with helping others succeed in their work—both as volunteers and as staff—in the life of your church.  This month and next I’ll teach you two quick acronyms which can help increase your...