An simple platform for discipleship

There is a CHAMPION within every

child of God!!

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What is it?

Coaching Disciples

Behind every champion there is a good coach.

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together…but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV

FAQ's

What is coaching?

You may be surprised to find out that we’re not talking about sports. Coaching originated in the academic world in the 1830s, when one student came alongside another student to help them prepare for an exam or pass a course.

How does it work?

Think of it as an ongoing, progress-oriented conversation that flows naturally around a loving connection, offering accountability, help in staying focused, and providing encouragement (CAFE). Coaching Disciples is one disciple helping another disciple in their quest for growth and progress, to hear Christ say one day, “Well done.”

Coaching Disciples draws not only from how Christ asked questions to determine interest, create awareness, facilitate understanding, and promote ownership but most importantly as our model for discipleship. His platform for discipleship was His relationship with His disciples.

Why should I consider Coaching Disciples?

It is simple. Anyone, from teens to senior adults, can do this with minimal training. You do not have to be a gifted teacher, just a willing friend. It is not for the lazy, however. It is designed to be both a learning resource and a coaching handbook.

It is user-friendly. The format is easy to navigate and you’ll work through it at your own pace.

It contains everything you need. We offer optional workshops to develop skills and become more effective, but everything you need is contained in the notebook. The material is divided into two sections, the Learning Guide and Coaching Helps to help you get started on a life-long and fulfilling journey helping others become champions for Christ.

It is effective. Coaching is a proven dynamic (i.e. a force or factor that influences change, growth, and/or action). And for all the reasons mentioned above, Coaching Disciples is platform that is already seeing lives changed by providing a Christ-centered connection, accountability, help in staying focused, and encouragement. After all, Jesus is real, His Word is alive and powerful, and the Holy Spirit guides us into truth.

It follows the model of Christ. Jesus' platform for discipleship was His relationships with His disciples. Coaching Disciples is an intentional, ongoing conversation in the context of a relationship. It moves discipleship from a classroom to a coffee shop and from a course or curriculum to a conversation.

It fulfills Christ's command to "love one another". Coaching Disciples is not intended to undermine or replace the roles of shepherds and teachers within the Body of Christ, but rather to augment them. In keeping with Christ’s command to love one another, it leverages the skills of coaching: listening, asking good questions, and pressing for action. Most importantly, it is a great way to fulfill "law of love" mentioned by the Apostle Paul and stir up one another to love and good works.

How much does it cost?

The cost is only $24.95 for the notebook or $10 for the PDF version. It is a one-time purchase that will provide a lifetime of benefits. In addition, the cost includes membership in the Coaching Disciples Network, which will hopefully be up and running by summer, 2025. The network will include a member’s forum, access to professional coaches when help is needed, and future training opportunities at a reduced cost.

Psalm 24:6 describes a generation that follows God and seeks His face. Would Christ consider them to be champions?

Coaching is the discipleship platform to help the next generation of disciples become champions for Christ!

The Story behind coaching disciples

What will it take to make Jesus smile?

From the author -

You might say that the concept of coaching disciples originated in early 2023 while coaching a bright young church planter. After we had caught up with each other, I asked him what he wanted to work on during our conversation. He replied, "I'd like to find a way to provide a coach for every new believer and every new member in our church."

In many ways, however, this project began more than three decades ago. As a young pastor, I realized that despite offering all the courses and classes available at the time, the majority of my congregation was not growing in faith and increasing in love. At that time I began to search for a more effective method of discipleship. The answer eventually came with the awareness that all the people who were growing and serving Christ had one thing in common. They were "in" His Word, rather than just "under" His word. This verifies God's promise that if seek, we will find, and rewards those who do.

There are two questions to be explored,

1.) What will it take to hear Christ say, "Well done" - to make Him smile?

2.) What would happen if every new believer or anyone who wanted to live to please Christ had a coach - someone who would regularly connect and ask the right questions to hold them accountable, help them stay focused on Christ and His will, and encourage them to stay faithful?

Coaching Disciples takes discipleship from a classroom to a living room, from a curriculum to a CAFE, to help others discover God's will for their lives and become Champions for Christ.

Considering His commands to love one another and produce disciples, do you believe helping others become champions will make Jesus smile?

- Jeff Mann, author

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Workshops & More

Coaching Forward

Shepherding With Skill

Skill Building

Highly interactive and specifically designed for those who want to maximize their ability to help others. The workshop will focus on coaching skills, techniques, and tools.

Completion of the Coaching Disciples material is required.

"And say to Archippus, "See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord."" Colossians 4:17 ESV

Shepherding With Skill

Leadership

Most pastors agree that ministry is more difficult than ever, reporting the lack of workers as a top concern. In addition, most leaders deal continually with stress, frustration, and disappointment.

Shepherding with Skill is a specialized workshop for pastors and ministry leaders who want to take their ministry capacity to a new level in making disciples and advancing the kingdom.

Learn how combining a simple change of perspective with a few simple skills can not only result in more committed volunteers, but can help reduce stress and frustration, and ultimately restore the joy in your own ministry.

Completion of the Coaching Disciples material is required.

"With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them with his skillful hand." Psalm 78:72 ESV

Coaching Children

Shepherding With Skill

Coaching Children

Coaching Children

An interactive learning event for parents and those involved in children's ministry, who want to see children become the Champions God intends for them to be. Topics will include how children learn, how coaching can facilitate ownership, goal setting, and forward thinking.

Completion of the Coaching Disciples material is not required.

"...Jesus said, "Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 19:14 ESV

Consulting

Speaking & Motivation

Coaching Children

We offer free consulting for leaders and churches who want to incorporate or make Coaching Disciples their platform for discipleship.

Individual Coaching

Speaking & Motivation

We offer individual and team coaching services to help others think forward, set goals, develop plans, and find solutions to problems.

We will work together to create a customized plan to enable you to become the Champion you want to be.

Speaking & Motivation

"Jeff is deeply committed to the truth of God's word and is a uniquely motivational speaker whose style has been described as "walking alongside". His passion for Christ, Scripture, and coaching comes together in an inspiring call to seek God and follow His will for our lives."

Mike Foreman

Senior Pastor

FBC, Arab, AL

He is available to speak to churches, groups, and teams.

Meet the author

About the Author

Jeff Mann is a long-time veteran of ministerial leadership, overseeing both large and small organizations comprised of staff and volunteers. He holds degrees in Civil Engineering and Theology and describes himself as an "unapologetic Biblicist". His coaching training has come through the SEND Network of the North American Mission Board and through Creative Results Management through which he completed the Coaching Mastery Certificate Program. He serves as a consultant for churches and associations and in a contractual relationship with the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, he trains coaches and oversees a network of coaches who coach church planters and other leaders.

Other works he has produced include The Locker Room: A Biblical Paradigm of Church, D52: Journey at the Feet of Jesus, and The Door: A Short Novel. You can find out more at www.willownet.org

An simple platform for discipleship

Coaching Disciples

Behind every champion there is a good coach.