MIN 251 - Semi-Directive and Directive Ministry Coaching (1 Credit)

Semi-Directive Coaching

What is Semi-directive?

When the coaching is sometimes directive and sometimes non- directive

Semi -Directive coaching in the Bible

– 1 Corinthians 11.1 Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.

Semi -Directive coaching in the Bible

Matthew 22:36-42

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’

Semi-Directive coaching in the Bible

John 14:12 Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

Why is Semi-Directive coaching needed?

1. Sometimes a client needs a basic amount of directing (learning and information) before being able to take a more active role in the progress towards some goal.

Why is Semi-directive coaching needed?

1. Often, in directive-only coaching the client can lose motivation if the progress to a particular goal is too structured, too directive. Too much motivation is supplied by the coach.

Why is Semi-directive coaching needed?

1. Semi-directive coaching can be more responsive to the clients needs. Directive when needed. Non-direcive when needed.

Why is Semi-directivecoaching needed?

1. Semi-directive coaching can speed up the coaching progress while still maintaining most of the benefits of non-directive coaching

Why is Semi-directivecoaching needed?

1. Semi-directive coaching can supply the Christian Worldview foundation if that is missing in the client