What is Barnabas Coach Training?
The Barnabas Coach Training course is in its 7th year of training coaches to serve at Vineyard Northwest. It is designed for those who are seeking to make a kingdom impact through developing skills that enable you to come alongside others in a way that helps them create and reach goals in any and all spheres of life. It is being offered in two tracks, bi-annually: fall and winter/spring. Both tracks teach the skills that will last a lifetime and equip you for ministry, leadership and interpersonal relationships
When is this?
Course dates will begin on February 16, 2021, for 10 weeks on Tuesdays on site, and by zoom call if necessary. The class will be held from 6pm to 8pm. The coaching and practice coaching phases of the training which are included in Track Two of the course must be completed within 6 months of beginning to practice coaching.
How much is this course?
Application requirements: Regular attendance at Vineyard Northwest services, Vineyard Basics Class, in process within the same year as the course or complete School of Kingdom Ministry.
What to Expect
Classroom Training – Coaching 101 by Bob Logan & various handouts The reading assignments and handouts are designed to prepare you for the classroom instruction. The reading, instruction and field assignments instill practical understanding of foundational principles, best practices and provide activations during the classroom instruction.
Personal Coaching experience: In addition to the training sessions you will each be assigned a skilled Barnabas trained coach. You will meet with them for 6sessions at times you agree upon for one hour.
Practice Coaching Experience: After the classroom training you will begin to coach someone for 6 sessions and be mentored in monthly meetings in a cohort with your trainers and fellow students.
FAQs
What is Coaching?
Coaching at Vineyard Northwest is defined as “a way to come alongside people to help them sort out what God wants them to do so they can do it.” (Logan & DeVires, 2014, p. 3). This ministry and process fits well with the strategy to establish a strong community of growing disciples at Vineyard Northwest. The Barnabas Coach Ministry will enhance and support this process and will help develop leaders in any of our ministry areas.
What is the training process?
To become a Barnabas Coach, trainees will complete a 10 week course to assimilate the following skills through teaching, activations and practice, or a three tiered approach:
Training Outcome
• Learn and practice effective listening skills, including asking “powerful questions” • Learn what coaching is and what it is not and when it is appropriate • Learn to establish a coaching relationship
• Learn and practice a coaching process using the online tool mycoachlog • Experience being coached first hand
• Practice coaching process and skills in triads and fishbowl exercise in class • Coaching experience by coaching someone else under supervision!
Next Steps after the training course
Once an individual completes the Barnabas Coach training, they may be invited to continue in the ministry as a certified Vineyard Northwest Barnabas Coach. Core Barnabas Coach will:
• Apply to be certified and join the Barnabas Coach Ministry
• Participate in once a month Barnabas Coach Cohort gathering • Agree to coach one Vineyard Northwest ministry leader or individual Barnabas Coach trainee twice a year