SGC Mentoring and Coaching Proposals

Among the many things I have and continue to love about SGC is the relationships and care we share as pastors.  Creating a BCO has served to create a greater structure for those elements, especially through regions and regional leaders.   In addition to these, we have developed a coaching program for our church planters that, from all I’ve heard, has had a big-time effect in preparing them to plant and in supporting them in the first year of planting.  We recently expanded that coaching program to serve our international pastors.

Last year, one of the solo pastors in the mid-south region asked if he could get some coaching help as well.  Both Mike Seaver (who leads our coaching) and I thought it would be worth a try and if it went well could be a model to serve pastors in similar situations.  Well, I’m happy to say it went very well.  And because of that, I’m writing to let you know about two opportunities for coaching/mentoring that SG is making available. 

Based on his experience with all our coaching, Mike has created an opportunity for some pastors to receive coaching.  In addition, Tim Kerr, who has vast experience and success in mentoring pastors in Canada, has also offered to make his mentoring available to U.S. pastors.  I have the greatest respect for both these men and, if this sounds interesting, I’d encourage you to check out their programs (I don’t like this word but can’t think of a better one!!) on the Church Development Website.

If you have any questions after checking these out you can email Mike at mike.seaver@risenhope.church, and Tim at newtimkerr@gmail.com.

Mentoring Ministry Introduction (Tim Kerr)

Coaching Proposal for Existing SG Pastors (Mike Seaver)