Issachar Coaching Clusters Growing In Intimacy With Jesus Christ Year 1 Session 1

Issachar Coaching Clusters How has God been blessing you? Prayer

Issachar Coaching Clusters “…men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do…” 1 Chronicles 12:32 NIV

Practical Benefits Affirmation- Powerful affirmation is generated as short term wins (30 day goals) are celebrated and one’s thoughts, feelings and assumptions are validated by one’s peers. Hopefulness- Many times there is a sense of “breathing in hope.” The expression “I can see light at the end of the tunnel” becomes a reality and takes on new meaning.

Practical Benefits Clarity of thought- Having two peers actively listening, asking questions, coming alongside to assist in providing clarity to one’s ideas, theories and plans is a powerful experience. It has been described as “an island of clarity in a sea of confusion.”

Practical Benefits Broadening horizons/perspectives- Often individuals are only able to see one or two possibilities to any given situation. Coaching triads bring to the individual two other unique perspectives and other possibilities. Many times there are “aha” moments of “I did not realize there were so many other options.”

Practical Benefits Focus- A sense of clear focus is derived as each coaching session ends with an action plan consisting of several SMART goals (S-specific, M- measurable, A-attainable, R-relevant, T- time frame). The action plan provides focus by knowing: What to do next… Why it should be done… How to bring it to fruition…

Practical Benefits Traction- The feeling of “spinning one’s wheels” is vanquished as one’s sees progress in one’s self and in the work of the ministry.

Practical Benefits Confidence- Meeting together with peers can create a sense of shared ego strength. Solomon said, “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken” Eccl 4:12.

Foundational Dynamics Focused spiritual formation Learning & Applying God’s principles & concepts (Special & Natural Revelation) An environment of trust, confidentiality and mutual respect Intentional intimate peer relationships Personalized coaching

Foundational Dynamics “Top Three Evangelism Prayer List”- “Follow me and I will make you a Fisher of Men”

Growing Spirit-filled Christ-like Servant Leader Spiritual Health Leadership Competency Emotional Health Coaching Cluster Dynamics & Coaching

A primary objective of the WPA District is to produce Growing Spirit-filled Christ-like Servant Leaders at every level in the Local Church.

Coaching Cluster Covenant

Subscription to Coachnet.org The District will pay $20 toward your $50 Coachnet subscription.

Typical Regional Meeting Agenda 8:00-8:15 AM Coaching Facilitators 8:15-8:30 AM Fellowship and refreshments 8:30-10:00 AM Introduction of principle/concept 10:00-10:15 AM Break 10:15-11:45 AM Triad clusters wrestle with principle/concept (groups of 3). 11:45-12:15 Wrap-up closure- share learning/observations and focused prayer. 12:15-12:45 PM Lunch/fellowship

Typical Regional Meeting Agenda 12:45-1:00 PM Debrief & Coaching Facilitators 1:00-1:15 PM Fellowship and refreshments 1:15-2:45 PM Introduction of principle/concept 2:45-3:00 PM Break 3:00-4:30 PM Triad clusters wrestle with principle/concept (groups of 3). 4:30-4:45 PM Wrap-up closure- share learning/observations and focused prayer.

Confirm Coaching Cluster Meeting Dates Thru May

CEU Credits Official workers who participate in the Issachar Clusters will receive two (2) CEU credits for every cluster meeting attended.

Top Three Evangelism Prayer List Who Are The Individuals The Lord Desires Me To Befriend?

Growing Spirit-filled Christ-like Servant Leader(ship) Core Competencies Model

Abiding In Jesus Christ Competencies: 1-Growing in Intimacy with Christ 2-Crucifying Self 3-Claiming God’s Armor 4-Exercising Spiritual Disciplines 5-Practicing Sacred Pathways

Growing Spirit-filled Christ-like Servant Leader(ship) Core Competencies Model Empowering by Holy Spirit Competencies: 1-Claiming the Promise, Presence & Power of the Holy Spirit 2-Obeying the Holy Spirit -Quench Not -Grieve Not -Resist Not

Growing Spirit-filled Christ-like Servant Leader(ship) Core Competencies Model Empowering by Holy Spirit Competencies: 3-Being filled with the Holy Spirit 4-Manifesting the Fruit of the Holy Spirit 5-Exercising the Spiritual Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Growing Spirit-filled Christ-like Servant Leader(ship) Core Competencies Model Thinking Strategically Competencies: 1-Defining Realities 2-Providing Direction 3-Facilitating Action 4-Thinking Divergently 5-Thinking Convergently

Growing Spirit-filled Christ-like Servant Leader(ship) Core Competencies Model Leading Self Competencies: 1-Developing Christ- like Character 2-Establishing Christ-like Priorities 3-Maximizing God- given Abilities 4-Establishing Healthy Relationships 5-Sharpening the Saw/Learning for Life

Growing Spirit-filled Christ-like Servant Leader(ship) Core Competencies Model Leading a Team Competencies: 1-Building Trust- filled Relationships 2-Communicating Effectively 3-Unleashing People to Act 4-Cultivating Effective Teams 5-Developing Leaders

Growing Spirit-filled Christ-like Servant Leader(ship) Core Competencies Model Leading the Ministry Competencies: 1-Cultivating God’s Preferred Future 2-Managing Change 3-Executing Strategy 4-Adapting Organizational Structures 5-Administrating the Ministry

Abiding In Christ Growing in Intimacy with Christ What stands out as you read? Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. John 15:4-8

Abiding In Christ Intimacy With Christ What stands out as you read? “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.” Phil 3:10-11 NIV "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment.’” Matt 22:37-38 NIV

Abiding In Christ If a “Passion for Jesus” thermometer was thrust into your soul, what color would it register? Why? Let’s ask the Holy Spirit to reveal what it would take to raise our passion to the next level.

Abiding In Christ What are some expressions of walking in intimacy with Christ Jesus: A moment by moment awareness of Jesus An acute sensitivity to sin and a power to resist temptation Interacting with Scripture Deepening honest dialogue with God Experiencing awe and worship of God Scheduling Regular times of Solitude seeking Jesus Consistent times of Fasting

Abiding In Christ What are some expressions of walking in Intimacy with Christ Jesus: Intentionally saying “NO” to selfishness & “YES” to humbly serving others in the small things Memorizing & meditating on Scripture Listening, "Be Still & Know…” Establish regular DAWG days (Day Alone With God)

Abiding In Christ What are some expressions of walking in Intimacy with Christ Jesus:

Abiding In Christ Resources What resources/practices have assisted you in deepening your intimacy with Jesus? Pursuit of God- Tozer Experiencing God (workbook)- Blackaby Journaling my devotions Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership- Barton & Ford Cultivating Life- Neil Cole (see CoachNet) The Rest of God- Mark Buchanan Leading on Empty- Cordeiro Repentance- Roberts

Abiding In Christ Resources What resources/practices have assisted you in deepening your intimacy with Jesus? Thirsting After God- Price The Deeper Christian Life- Murray God Is Closer Than You Think- Ortberg

Abiding In Christ On a 1 (Low) to 10 (High) scale how would you rate your intimacy with Jesus? What is maintaining you at that level? What actions could catapult you to a greater level of intimacy?

Abiding In Christ In response to the Holy Spirit’s leading, what specific action/step(s) can you take in the next 7 (30, 90, etc) days which will catapult you to the next level of intimacy with Jesus?

Abiding In Christ In groups of two, share what the Holy Spirit revealed and pray for one another. Record SMART Goals that the Holy Spirit reveals If able, make a commitment to pray every day for each other until the next coaching cluster meeting. At that meeting check with each other to see how the Lord has been blessing!

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Abiding In Christ Anyone have an “a-ha” or “oh-no” they are able to share? Closing Prayer Our next meeting is… Fellowship…..