TCL 63 Mission Exec Professor Rev Dr William Utech pt 1

This 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.

In 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

In 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 

Rev 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

In 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  

In 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

In this first part of our interveiw with Rev Dr William Utech we learn about his journey of life and ministry. He shares his mission lessons learned through the lens of a pastor, professor and mission executive who works with manycongregations. Stay tuned for part 2 where we will continue the conversation and the learning. You may find his journal articles on his Linkdin profile and contact him at his email [email protected]  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 [email protected]  

In this episode of The Coaching Leader Podcast we welcome Florida Georgia District President James Rockey. In this, the second part of the interview, we mission and purpose as Christians and as the church and how we can actually carry that out in practical ways. We invite you to learn more about the new LCMS coaching network at lcmscoaching.com where you can find a coach, learn about coaching and network and learn from other coaches. You can learn more about Scott at scottgress.com and connect with him at [email protected]

In this episode of The Coaching Leader Podcast we welcome Florida Georgia District President James Rockey. In this, the first part of the interview, we learn about James and his history and background, his journey of faith and his approach toward ministry. We especially focus on his leadership as a mission planter pastor. We invite you to learn more about the new LCMS coaching network at lcmscoaching.com where you can find a coach, learn about coaching and network and learn from other coaches. You can learn more about Scott at scottgress.com and connect with him at [email protected]

We welcome back to the podcast Dr Vanessa Seifert for part two of our interview. In the first episode she shared her background and her story and how she got into coaching and leadership development - but also how she got to know Jesus - and serves the Lord Jesus and her current work of leadership development. But in this episode we get into other aspects of working with groups and individuals and name some of the specific leadership development challenges for pastors and church leaders and others - and she identifies the missing link that is needed for leadership development - I really think you’re going to appreciate what she brings to us in this episode. You can contact her at http://www.vanessaseifert.com/ and learn more about her there. We invite you auto check out LCMScoaching.com  - to connect with other coaches and find a coach for yourself or your ministry or project.  Learn more about us and how we can support your leadership growth at scottgress.com