Category Archives: Ministry

Difficult Conversations

Difficult conversations confront us every day. Sometimes we wake up at night thinking about a conversation we need to have but put it off.  MindTools web site gives some practical guidance to prepare – good ole role play!  Check it … Continue reading

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2012 – Make it a Year of Gratitude

Happy New Year from Bob Anderson! New Years Eve – 2012 is but hours away now and it struck me that one way to approach the new year is using my own personal success strategy – Practicing Gratitude. There is … Continue reading

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Steve Denning uses story to the max! His new book is available soon at Amazon.

Many of my coaching clients are ministers and management in the religious “non profit” can be quite a challenge. For a chance to explore some creative thinking from Steve’s new book check out the video clip below. You can pre-order … Continue reading

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“Being”

Conscious Awareness of God – Albert Edward Day In coaching others for effective living, one of my discoveries is that I often to not live with conscious awareness of God. I think that is because I am not always “consciously” … Continue reading

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Coaching for Ministry Professionals

Rev. Dr. Bob Anderson Leadership Coach and Transition Ministry Specialist An emerging field for ministry leaders today is what is often called “clergy coaching”. Coaching is a process whereby the coach assists the client to determine what he or she … Continue reading

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Coaching for Value Added Ministry

In my own leadership as interim transitional leader in congregations and governing bodies, I hear members tell me repeatedly, “we are not getting value” from our pastor’s leadership. Then, my coach asked me how I was adding value in my … Continue reading

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