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Today we look to John Chapter 11-:38-44 for the story of the raising of Lazarus from the dead. This story serves as a metaphor for what we do as pastors and coaches. In this passage of scripture, Jesus models three things for us:

1)      WE CARE

We read that “Jesus wept” at the tomb of Lazarus.” In ministry, we work from a place of concern and respect for the individual. Caring is in our being; it’s part of our DNA.

By creating a safe space for others and meeting them at their own personal tomb, we demonstrate that we care.

What is your “caring quotient?” What is the relationship between the caring that you receive from others and your ability to genuinely care for others? What are three simple ways you can care more for others?

2)      WE CALL FORTH

The first thing Jesus does is have the rock removed from the opening to the tomb. I love this about Jesus. He wasn’t afraid of what might be in tomb. He was willing to endure “whatever came out of the tomb.”

Just as Jesus called for Lazarus to come out of the tomb, we also, empowered by God, “call forth” the greatness in people.

What keeps you from calling forth? Who “calls forth” greatness in you? When was the last time you “called forth” the greatness of another person?

3)      WE UNBIND

When Lazarus came out of his tomb, he was still bound by the burial clothes. Jesus ordered them unloosed. Jesus invites us to help people get “unbound” from their old “cloths.” Their old cloths could be: limiting beliefs, self-defeating behaviors, additions, etc.

Jesus also invites us to help others put on new clothes, such as new perspectives, new ways of being, new actions to take, etc. We do this by:

• Asking powerful questions
• Creating new awareness
• Clear up the view with our own version of “Windex”

As we close this study of coaching lessons from the Scriptures, I invite you to remember your own stories.

When have you felt empowered to peel off an unflattering label someone else gave you, as Jacob did when he called himself Esau?

When have you chosen to ignore someone else’s advice and use your own innate wisdom and strengths, as David did?

When have you felt as dead and buried as Lazarus did, and how did God via a coach, pastor, chaplain, professor or spiritual director bring you into new life?

I also remind you that YOU have important work to do also. There is at least one more Lazarus in your world, waiting for you to care, call forth and unbind.

In 1 Samuel 17:38-40, we find the story of David preparing to fight the giant Goliath. Saul, with good intentions, dresses David (a boy) in his (adult-size) armor. David recognizes that this won’t work and removes the armor. He chooses instead to use his sling, which he is skilled at. David proceeds to defeat the giant.

Saul’s story is a common story. With the best of intentions, we attempt to fix each other all the time, by telling someone else what to do or passing along prescriptions of what worked for us. In most cases, these suggestions do nothing to help move the person forward or succeed.

Saul’s actions in this story give us several powerful coaching questions:

When are you most like Saul? What’s your track record with telling and fixing? Be honest. How might Saul have been more helpful? How can you be more helpful?

David’s choices give us even more gold. David’s insight – his “aha!” moment – is what I really want for you. David became aware of the skills and abilities he already had that would work for him in this situation. He recognized that God had been preparing him for years for this very moment.

What skills and abilities are already being perfected within you? How do you see that God has prepared you for today’s challenges and opportunities?

Now turn your attention to those you influence, lead, pastor, coach or mentor. Who are the “Saul’s”? Who are the “David’s”? How can you help each of them to live out the lessons in this ageless story?

Faculty: Trigena Halley, PCC

When: Tuesdays – November 6, 13, 27, 2012

Time: 12pm – 2pm EST

Investment: $375 per person

This workshop will equip coaches with key skills for working with groups and individuals as they incorporate coaching, consulting and professional expertise to effectively serve their teams, clients, and congregations.  Participants will learn through both content and a lab environment.   Participants will learn:

• The Cosulting Model
• How to wrap coaching around the consulting and expert roles
• Techniques for identifying when to coach, consult or share expertise
• Practice the Cosulting model

Note: Recommended as an advanced course, participants should have experience coaching

Faculty: Trigena Halley, PCC

When: Mondays – June 4, 11, 18, 2012

Time: 12pm – 2pm EST

Investment: $375 per person

This workshop will equip coaches with key skills for working with groups and individuals as they incorporate coaching, consulting and professional expertise to effectively serve their teams, clients, and congregations.  Participants will learn through both content and a lab environment.   Participants will learn:

• The Cosulting Model
• How to wrap coaching around the consulting and expert roles
• Techniques for identifying when to coach, consult or share expertise
• Practice the Cosulting model

Note: Recommended as an advanced course, participants should have experience coaching

Faculty: Trigena Halley, PCC

When: Mondays -September 3, 10, 17, 2012

Time: 12pm – 2pm EST

Investment: $375 per person

Stop thinking about starting your own coaching practice and starting doing it!  If you are you ready to put the pieces together to start your own business enroll now in the Charting Your Path Forward workshop.  In this group you will meet others who are on the same path as you, share best practices and leave with tangible documents and processes for a strong start to your business!

At the completion of this group you will leave with the following:

•  Business Name/Tagline

•  Website Outline

•  Welcome Letter Packet

•  Business Agreements/Contracts

•  Business Support Documents

•  Networking/Key Contacts

•  Services and Fee Structure

Faculty: Trigena Halley, PCC

When: Mondays – May 7, 14, 21

Time: 12pm – 2pm EST

Investment: $375 per person

Stop thinking about starting your own coaching practice and starting doing it!  If you are you ready to put the pieces together to start your own business enroll now in the Charting Your Path Forward workshop.  In this group you will meet others who are on the same path as you, share best practices and leave with tangible documents and processes for a strong start to your business!

At the completion of this group you will leave with the following:

•  Business Name/Tagline

•  Website Outline

•  Welcome Letter Packet

•  Business Agreements/Contracts

•  Business Support Documents

•  Networking/Key Contacts

•  Services and Fee Structure

Faculty: Trigena Halley, PCC

When: Mondays - November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012

Time: 1pm – 2pm EST

Investment: $350

This workshop is designed to support you in achieving success in 2012.  Participants will focus on their vision and goals for 2012 and help leverage their strengths to achieve peak performance.  Participants will:

• Utilize 2011 successes and key learnings to inform your 2012 goals.
• Leverage personal strengths.
• Determine YOUR key roles and priorities within those roles.
• Identify goals and success measurements.
• Develop a plan for accountability.
• Write your Success Letter for 2012.

Faculty: Trigena Halley, PCC

When: Mondays – October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2012

Time: 1pm – 2 pm EST

Investment: $350, plus $20 for the cost of conflict instrument – $370

Take your conflict skills to the next level! Learn what your personal conflict style is via the Thomas-Kilmann (TKI) Conflict Assessment. Get an in-depth look at your personal conflict style and skills and how that impacts your coaching. Participants will learn effective questioning and coaching techniques for each conflict style. If you are ready to raise the bar and increase your ability to coach conflict with teams and individuals this course is for you!

Participants will:

• Understand their Conflict Style via the TKI assessment
• Learn effective techniques for coaching different conflict preferences
• Determine how their conflict style impacts their coaching

Faculty: Trigena Halley, PCC

When:  Thursdays - March  1, 8, 15, 22, 2012

Time: 1pm – 2pm EST

Investment:  $350, plus $20 for the cost of conflict instrument – $370

Take your conflict skills to the next level!  Learn what your personal conflict style is via the Thomas-Kilmann (TKI) Conflict Assessment.  Get an in-depth look at your personal conflict style and skills and how that impacts your coaching.  Participants will learn effective questioning and coaching techniques for each conflict style.  If you are ready to raise the bar and increase your ability to coach conflict with teams and individuals this course is for you!

Participants will:

• Understand their Conflict Style via the TKI assessment
• Learn effective techniques for coaching different conflict preferences
• Determine how their conflict style impacts their coaching