Coaching
Tarrant Baptist Association now offers life coaching to individuals and church staff teams.You can contact the Association office and request a coaching session with one of TBA's certified staff members.
Staff Coaches:
Becky Biser -
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; 817.927.1911, ext. 222
Gary Crowell -
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; 817.927.1911, ext. 213
Jay Harris -
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; 817.927.1911, ext. 215
Skye Bryant --
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; 817.927.1911, ext. 201
A Coach is Someone Who:
Comes alongside
Observes carefully
Asks questions wisely
Communicates resources & options
Holds accountable
How Does Coaching Work?
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It is a 30--60 minute session where YOU set the agenda and focus, either in person or over the telephone.
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It is a safe (high confidentiality), non-threatening space where you can think out loud and discover options or opportunities to move you or your church/ministry forward.
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It is a place where you will be heard, encouraged and challenged to move forward with what is important to you.
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It is discovery driven.
What Coaching is NOT
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It is not counseling or therapy, which is recovery driven.
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It is not consulting, which is expert driven.
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It is not mentoring, which is follow-my-example driven.
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It is not athletic coaching, which is performance driven.
When would someone work with a Coach?
There are many reasons to work with a coach. A big reason for those in ministry today is to have someone who will really listen and help them think through issues and options. Below are a few of the reasons someone would choose to work with a coach:
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Really wants change and has been unsuccessful in the past.
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Requires a big stretch.
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Needs a course correction.
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Notices that what used to work isn't working anymore.
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Needs to make decisions and doesn't know what to do.
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Realizes that work and life are out of balance.
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Desire for life to be simpler and less complicated.
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Wants to improve relationships with family, ministry staff, and church members.
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Wants to think more creatively.
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Unable to see the BIG picture and distracted by other things.
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Feels stuck.
- Exhibits an unrealistic need to please people.
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Is seriously considering leaving the ministry all together.
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Feels overly responsible for most of what needs to be done.
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Feels overwhelmed with all that is expected.
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Feels isolated and disconnected.
What is the process of coaching?
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A person would normally contact one of our certified staff members and set up a session either over the phone or in person.
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If the person being coached feels that continued sessions would be beneficial, the coach and coachee will set up following appointments.
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During each session, the coachee can expect to be valued, listened to, and encouraged. The coach uses questions and reflective listening to help draw solutions and new awareness from the coachee.
How do I set up a coaching appointment?
Call or email one of our coaches to set up a coaching appointment.
- Becky Biser - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; 817.927.1911, ext. 222
- Gary Crowell - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; 817.927.1911, ext. 213
- Jay Harris - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; 817.927.1911, ext. 215
- Skye Bryant -- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; 817.927.1911, ext. 201

