In today's episode we are bringing you the second half of the “Vetted, Trained, Coached” mini-series. We are going to pick up our conversation about the work that Flourish does as a ministry to train and prepare their coaches to be effective in guiding your church to a healthy landing point. If you haven’t listened to part one you’ll find it linked in the episode description. Go give it a listen and if you’re interested in becoming a coach with flourish, we want to hear from you.

What if the key to guiding a church through challenging transitions lies not just in training, but in the art of effective coaching? Join us as we unravel the intricacies of our rigorous training process for transitional pastors at Flourish Coaching, crafted in partnership with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). You'll discover how a day-and-a-half classroom training serves as the bedrock for preparing pastors to navigate periods of change, leveraging decades of research and best practices. With our unique approach, we ensure only the most adept leaders are at the helm, supported by ongoing training and critical evaluations, so they're always ready to lead churches to healthier futures.

In this engaging episode, we also explore the subtle yet significant differences between training and coaching, especially when dealing with long sales cycles in pastoral placements. Learn why rest between assignments is crucial and how we tailor our coaching to meet the individual needs of pastors. With an eye on the future, we're considering transitioning to cohort-based coaching to further enhance personalized support. We even recommend transformative resources like "Crucial Conversations" and "Who Stole My Church," which aid transitional pastors in steering congregations through resistance to change. Tune in for an insightful exploration into how we equip transitional pastors to be more effective in their vital roles.

More fun links for your aid!

• “Who Stole My Church?”, Gordan MacDonald
• Vital Church training 
• Ken Moberg Intentionality Grid

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