It’s good to talk
I have been involved in Christian ministry for almost fifty years and over that period my passion has centred around two key themes – Christian discipleship and spiritual formation. Mentoring brings these two together, a key tool in helping people
The Jesus Model of Discipleship
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘discipleship’? Do you think of people sitting in a seminary lecture or maybe a Youth Leader out for coffee with one of their youth? I think for many of us, ‘discipleship’
Learning from Elephants
The rogue elephant, which they had darted from the helicopter, fell to the dusty ground. The ground team rushed forward to put on the GPS collar and carry out their medical procedures and scientific measurements. Just before giving him the
Getting comfortable with power
Coaching gave me my power back! Are you comfortable with power? Prior to July 2014, you won’t catch me having coaching conversations with anyone, either face to face or online. I grew up living life as a victim, constantly reacting to whatever
Virtually Possible
Over the last couple of months, I have hosted three online retreats for groups of my mentees/coachees and other ‘associates’! In total, thirty folks have engaged, and all the feedback has been positive. The theme for these virtual gatherings has
Grandparents in lockdown
The lockdown is of indeterminate length. I am a grandparent forever. My enforced Coronavirus sabbatical has provided me with the opportunity to reflect on life in general and three of my key roles in particular – husband, father and grandfather. The
Some Reflections on Psalm 1
1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like
From Coaching to Coach
It was a cold wet Wednesday evening as I loaded the car with all the kit for the under 15’s football training. If I’m totally honest, I’m not completely sure how I ended up coaching the team, but what could
The Importance of Supervision for the Christian Coach & Mentor
Being a trainer of mentors and coaches, I am well aware of the importance of looking after ourselves as well as our clients. It is no secret that what we do and how we act often carries more importance than
Leaving a Legacy for Future Generations
This summer I had an experience that suggests that when we engage in mentoring – intentional relationships, then it is not just helping the person in that relationship, but it is leaving a legacy for many years to come. In 1985
