Recently I was interviewed by YouthMin.org about working with teenagers and also about my Coaching Network (that you can be a part of by simply applying [here] -- today is the deadline!) I'll include a couple of questions here that I was asked and then you can go [here] for the rest.[YM] What led you to create the Coaching Network? [Terrace] I feel like God has been nudging me to Coach youth workers for a few years now but I never did it. I've seen a great need in the world of youth ministry for people who are just starting out to have someone to help guide them in building youth ministries from scratch. Over the course of the last year a couple of close friends asked me why in the world I wasn't coaching. EJ Swanson is one of those people who talked with me about this. After our last talk I spent 3 weeks of focused prayer about it and knew that I should follow-through. So early last year I founded the Youth Worker Coaching Network designed for youth workers who have been in the field for 5 years or less.
[YM] What's something about the Coaching Network that you have enjoyed the most?
[Terrace] Being 17+ years deep in youth ministry, you forget about what things were like in your first few years. It's been wonderful to be able to help rookie youth workers walk through the challenges of just starting out and to help dream with them and inspire them in their journey.
Labels: coaching, coaching network, Resources, Site Shout, Youth Pastors, Youth workers
One of the things that makes great leaders is knowing what your resources are and knowing how to use them. I think that many leaders just don't know what is available to them so they encounter obstacles (more often than not) in their journey when they could have made things easier for them just by knowing the right people, having the right tools, and knowing how to use those tools.
I've created what I think is a great resource for youth workers, but unfortunately many people aren't aware of it. Last year I founded the Youth Worker Coaching Network designed to help youth workers who have only been in the field for 5 years or less. It's a 6-month process where I come alongside and coach rookie youth workers in ministry.
Shoot me a link (by email or on twitter) to your tweet, blog, or facebook mention and I'll be glad to retweet you.
RSS Subscribers: there is video [here]
I've created what I think is a great resource for youth workers, but unfortunately many people aren't aware of it. Last year I founded the Youth Worker Coaching Network designed to help youth workers who have only been in the field for 5 years or less. It's a 6-month process where I come alongside and coach rookie youth workers in ministry.
I'm just about to start my second round of Coaching and I'm looking for 10 leaders who are in need of a coach. That's where YOU come in... Would you help get the word out about this great opportunity? Perhaps you don't need a coach but you know someone who does? If you have a blog, facebook or twitter, would you mention it for me?
I'm including a couple of things you can use to share this news with others:
Tweet This! Been in #YouthMin for 5 years or less & need a coach? Apply to be a part of @terracecrawford's network by January 18th http://t.co/MX4XyROD
Here's a promotional video (including several testimonials) you can share with leaders:
Labels: coaching, coaching network, Resources, Youth Pastors, Youth workers
8 Benefits of Joining My Coaching Network
1 Comments Published by Terrace Crawford on 1/6/12 at 8:24 AM.
I've nearly finished my first round of coaching and its been a very rewarding experience. I've had a great time providing help to youth workers who have been in the field for 5 years or less.
Perhaps you'd like to join my next group? Let me tell you a bit about it...
My coaching network will offer everything you might get from a conference, but it will be a semester long (approximately 6 months).
Here are 8 benefits of joining my Coaching Network:
1. I'll be your personal coach and cheerleader for 6 months.
2. You'll get practical guidance and personal counsel.
3. You'll get a weekly phone call with yours truly.
4. You'll get encouraging but constructive feedback.
5. You'll get occasional free books from publishers.
6. You'll get the shared experience with other network participants.
7. You'll get chat sessions with notable thought-leaders.
8. You'll get other free resources too.... and other fun surprises!
I'm limiting the network to only 10 participants, so you'll want to apply [now]!
The application form will be LIVE until Friday, January 20th.
I'll carefully review the applications and announce to all applicants who will be participating in the first round of my network on or just after Friday, January 20th.
If you don't need a coach, perhaps you know someone who does. Would you please spread the word for me?
Additionally, if your organization or corporation would like to partner with me to invest in youth workers nationwide please feel free to contact me about becoming a sponsor.
RSS Subscribers: there is video [here]
Labels: coaching, coaching network, Youth Pastors, Youth workers
Coaching Network Learns from Greg Stier
0 Comments Published by Terrace Crawford on 10/20/11 at 12:25 PM.
One of the special elements I've intentionally programmed into my Coaching Network is some online meetings where I bring together all the participants to meet with me. For a few of these I'm inviting some special guests to join us. Last week I was stoked to have my friend Greg Stier share with us about reaching teens who don't know Christ and ministry to local school campuses. It was awesome! I just love Greg's passion and so appreciated his time with us.Pictured above you see a few of the guys I'm currently coaching that logged on to the webinar. We also had a few people listening in by phone. Gotta love technology!
Greg Stier is the founder and president of Dare2Share Ministries. You should check out his latest blog post about reaching students in your local schools. Also, on the Dare 2 Share website you'll find a ton of free resources to help equip you & your students!
Hope you can join me for my next Coaching Network, which launches in January 2012!
If you want more information about how you can join my next Coaching Network group just drop me an email with your interest and I'll contact you!
Labels: coaching, coaching network, Leadership, Resources, Youth Pastors
