Slides: The Causes of the Need for Coaching Part 3

Steve Elzinga

The breakdown of support systems

i.e. Walking with God

Personal devotions

Marriage devotions

Family devotions

Small groups

Church service

The Rise of Affluence

"… give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God." (Proverbs 30:8-9)

Freedom

Choice

Self-absorbed culture

ADD culture

"When he (Jesus) saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." (Matthew 9:36)

Many conflicting voices

"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” (Isaiah 30:21)

Breakdown of family culture

"Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come." (Psalm 71:17-19)

Breakdown of discipline culture

Discipline is the act of delaying gratification in the hopes of a better future reward.

The need for coaching

The coach takes the place of the supportive culture of family, friends, and church that used to help a person succeed in doing what they really want to do.