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The Coaching Leader Podcast
Hosted by Scott Gress · EN
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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TCL First Shift for Healthy and Revitalized Congregations
Apr 600:16:38Tap to summarizeThere 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
Transcribe →TCL Why Revitalize? What's Your Motivation?
Feb 2100:08:59Tap to summarizeYou 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
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TCL Why Church Decline?
Feb 700:17:59Tap to summarizeThe 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.
Transcribe →TCL We're Back
Jan 1900:03:06Tap to summarizeWe'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
Transcribe →TCL 69 What is Coaching? A Coaching Conversation with LCMS Coaching Network members Heath Luehmann and Joshua McArthur
Jan 21, 202501:08:22Tap to summarizeThis 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.
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TCL 68 Coaching Skills for Leaders Brent Hafele
Apr 30, 202400:33:03Tap to summarizeIn 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
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TCL 67 Lessons for Christian Leaders Rev Bill Wilson
Apr 1, 202400:48:23Tap to summarizeIn 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
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TCL 66 Real School Outreach Part 2 with Rev Dr Dan Prugh
Dec 28, 202300:23:23Tap to summarizeRev 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
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TCL 65 Real School Outreach with Rev Dr Dan Prugh
Nov 30, 202300:32:14Tap to summarizeIn this first episode we meet Rev Dr Dan Prugh who serves Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Tampa Florida. He shares with us his background and personal story and begins to unpack the question, "how do you meet all these people and bring them to baptism?" It is a wonderful story of leadership and teamwork. Be sure to listen to part two where he breaks down more of the details of his ministry of presence and planning and living out God's love in that place. https://holytrinitytampa.org https://LCMScoaching.com https://scottgress.com
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TCL 64 Mission Exec Professor Rev Dr William Utech pt 2
Oct 14, 202300:26:51Tap to summarizeIn this second part of our interview with Rev Dr William Utech we talk about raising up pastors and others. We talk about what it takes for a church to reflect the ethnic mix of the local high school and how mature first generation Christians can sacrifice to make that happen. You may find his journal articles on his Linkedin profile and contact him at utechw@ofast.am If you are curious about coaching, learning to coach, finding a coach or joining a network of coaches, take a look at lcmscoaching.com Reach out to us at scottgress@me.com
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