Ongoing coaching follows initial training and is vital for applying learning over time and sustaining growth. While training initiates learning, coaching offers continuous support and motivation. Coaching sessions focus on the three key aspects of Looking Back, Looking Up, and Looking Ahead.
In the Looking Back phase, participants review past disciple-making experiences, considering both successes and challenges, and extracting valuable lessons learned. Questions like "What is going well?", "What challenges are you facing?" and "What are you learning?" can guide this reflection.
Looking Up entails active engagement with Scripture. This phase offers various options, such as sharing a mission-oriented passage discovered during devotional time, conducting a passage-by-passage review of a book of Scripture with special emphasis on disciple making application, or exploring upcoming stories from DBS Story Sets. Groups may also explore Teach as a resource, designed for group gatherings following the rhythm of DBS.
The Looking Ahead phase focuses on identifying concrete actions moving forward. Participants are encouraged to pinpoint their next steps by answering the question, "What is your next step?" It's vital to wrap up coaching sessions with participants sharing their "I will" statements, emphasizing the significance of these commitments within their discovery groups. Encourage people to write their own "I will" statements on their personal device. Leaders should lead by example by exemplifying this practice themselves. Finally, conclude with prayer, inviting God to enable the continuation of these practices and empower deeper understanding of Himself.
Coaches must be dedicated to advancing the disciple-making journey by taking whatever steps are necessary to propel the multiplication process. This involves modeling behaviors, revisiting teachings, and providing additional training as required.
Leadership Development: As coaching advances, it's beneficial to leverage the array of resources available:
In the Looking Back phase, participants review past disciple-making experiences, considering both successes and challenges, and extracting valuable lessons learned. Questions like "What is going well?", "What challenges are you facing?" and "What are you learning?" can guide this reflection.
Looking Up entails active engagement with Scripture. This phase offers various options, such as sharing a mission-oriented passage discovered during devotional time, conducting a passage-by-passage review of a book of Scripture with special emphasis on disciple making application, or exploring upcoming stories from DBS Story Sets. Groups may also explore Teach as a resource, designed for group gatherings following the rhythm of DBS.
The Looking Ahead phase focuses on identifying concrete actions moving forward. Participants are encouraged to pinpoint their next steps by answering the question, "What is your next step?" It's vital to wrap up coaching sessions with participants sharing their "I will" statements, emphasizing the significance of these commitments within their discovery groups. Encourage people to write their own "I will" statements on their personal device. Leaders should lead by example by exemplifying this practice themselves. Finally, conclude with prayer, inviting God to enable the continuation of these practices and empower deeper understanding of Himself.
Coaches must be dedicated to advancing the disciple-making journey by taking whatever steps are necessary to propel the multiplication process. This involves modeling behaviors, revisiting teachings, and providing additional training as required.
Leadership Development: As coaching advances, it's beneficial to leverage the array of resources available:
- The Tools section on this site to propel further development.
- Furthermore, it's recommended to encourage participation in Experience Life's comprehensive, free, 8-week, DMM training. This approach fosters continual growth and equipping of leaders throughout their disciple-making journey.
- The Leadership Set in the DBS Story Sets.
- Readings found in the DMM Library are a source of insight and inspiration.