Spiritual Leadership Coaching: Connecting People to God's Heart and Purposes

by Richard Blackaby, Bob Royall

Spiritual Leadership Coaching integrates the life-changing biblical insights from Experiencing God with training in twelve essential coaching skills that will enhance your ability to have transformational conversations with those God brings alongside you. Learn how to listen deeply on multiple levels, ask Spirit-led questions, and move people onto God's agenda.

Genres: Leadership

304 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2018

About the author

Richard is the president of Blackaby Ministries International where he works with his father Henry, brother Tom, and other family members to help people experience God. Richard speaks internationally, working especially with leaders of churches, organizations, companies, and families.

Richard earned a B.A. in history from the University of Saskatchewan. He has an M.Div and Ph.D. in church history from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and an honorary doctorate from Dallas Baptist University.

Richard served as a senior pastor at Friendship Baptist Church in Winnipeg, and then as the president of the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary in Cochrane, Alberta Canada for 13 years. He continues to serve as the seminary’s Chancellor.

He has authored and co-authored over 30 books.

Reviews

[Joe DeGraaf · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting take on professional coaching that seems to combine spiritual direction and life coaching with an emphasis on leadership development. Key points include God being a central speaker in the conversation with coach and client along with intentional reflection on the Spirit’s movement in the client’s life and work. Worth the read for any Christian coach.

[DL (Donna) Rudd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blackaby is such a phenomenal teacher. I found myself underlining so much of this book;
if you are a coach, this is a definite MUST read! Much to learn, as you grow into the coaching world. As a coach I always read and update myself with Godly guidance from good teachers Like Blackaby. Without giving away all his teachings, I would simply say, grab the book yourself and have a notebook with a highlighter - pray and let God guide as you continue to learn how to reach people !!!

[Shawnte Barr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Informative

I couldn’t understand why God lead me to get a Master of Science in Psychology with a focus on Life Coaching and to start a business but struggle to gain clients. I wasn’t ready to coach anyone from a spiritual perspective. God wanted me to know that coaching isn’t about leading women to heal through celibacy but connecting with Him is the only way to heal. This book has brought so much clarity to me regarding my niche coaching.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reading Experiencing God was transformational for me in discipleship, so I had high expectations for this book. While there good principles are clearly explained, I felt like my expectations weren't met. Good spiritual coaching is described as listening well, asking questions and speaking intentionally with as few words as possible.

[Brian Virtue · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent resource and guide to Christian coaching in the ministry context. Good overview of coaching, but really good in the ins and outs of spiritual discernment in the context of a coaching relationship.