Download or read book God s Coach written by Skip Bayless and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “No football fan will want to miss this one.” —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY “A searing character study…a breathless, can’t-put-it-down read.” —LOS ANGELES TIMES “As savvy, dirt-dishing expose.” —KIRKUS REVIEWS From nationally-acclaimed journalist and ESPN commentator Skip Bayless, the newly updated eBook edition of the classic bestseller GOD'S COACH. First published in 1990, this unforgettable expose tears the metallic blue shine off the legendary star, revealing the truth about ‘America’s Team’ and its beloved head coach Tom Landry, whose much-regaled Christian charity extended to strangers everywhere, yet stopped short of the team who labored under him. From the hangover that led Jerry Jones to buy the team, to the wild ride of the Staubach era, Bayless strips away the image of the team created by the most powerful PR machine in sports, revealed by insiders willing to break their silence. Packed with unparalleled insight into one of the most storied franchises in the history of sports, GOD'S COACH is a compelling revelation about a corrupt football franchise that dared call itself America’s Team. Skip Bayless appears daily as the host of ESPN’s First Take; his commentary appears regularly on ESPN.com. A former columnist for the Dallas Morning News, DALLAS TIMES HERALD, CHICAGO TRIBUNE, and SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, and sportswriter for the LOS ANGELES TIMES and MIAMI HERALD. In addition to GOD'S COACH, he is the author of THE BOYS and HELL-BENT.

Download or read book The Christian Athlete written by Brian Smith and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Christian Athlete is a gospel-centered guide that assists athletes who identify as Christians and are seeking to understand how to practically apply their faith to their sport. Athletes desire—and deserve—a more substantive expression of the Christian faith in the context of sport, but they don’t know what it looks like or where to turn to learn more. Author Brian Smith shares his story as an athlete and coach, and his experience working with high-level athletes in the last decade to help readers better understand how to integrate faith and sport by: Assisting those who want a wide-angled understanding of how to live the Christian faith in the context of sports Walking through the many questions Christian athletes ask about winning, losing, injuries, practice, and everything in between Moving Christian athletes from simply having clichéd spiritual sayings decorating their bodies or t-shirts to actually living out their faith through all the opportunities their sport offers them The Christian Athlete will show readers how to live out a biblical perspective on athletics and urge them to engage in the gifts they are given to glorify God whether they are the team MVP or riding the bench.

Download or read book Lead for God s Sake written by Todd Gongwer and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’ve ever asked yourself why you do what you do, or wondered what your purpose is in life, this book is for you. The lives of an intensely-driven basketball coach, an ultra-successful CEO, and an unassuming janitor all intersect in this captivating parable about leadership, relationships, and the pursuit of success. An unforgettable story packed with profound truths, LEAD . . . for God’s Sake! will challenge you to think deeply about who you are as a leader, what success means to you, and why you do what you do. Whether you’re leading a business, a team, or your own family, this book is the first and most important step to becoming the leader you were meant to be.

Download or read book God Is My Coach written by Larry Julian and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2009-01-05 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business leadership coach Larry Julian helps readers navigate "the gray zone"-those make or break moments of decision making that are filled with uncertainty. There are times when intellectual and business logic are tested beyond one's perceived limits, when important decisions have no correct answers and can only be made by a leap of faith. Our true greatness lies within the gray. Julian shows readers that, with God's guidance, uncertainty is the very catalyst for making wise, impactful decisions that shape destinies. We learn to live and lead in the context of uncertainty rather than becoming paralyzed by it. GOD IS MY COACH is the means to living a significant life and to leading others in an uncertain world.

Download or read book Gospel Coach written by Scott Thomas and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to help pastors and other Christian leaders to lovingly lead God’s flock to Jesus Christ and into God’s mission, Scott Thomas and Tom Wood clarify a process of coaching and shepherding that is rooted in the patterns of the Good Shepherd himself, a process in which leaders stir up the gifts, passion, and calling upon others’ lives. This book addresses the needs of the leader, his or her sinful tendencies, and church leadership issues. It directs the leader to the person and work of Jesus. It provides a system to intentionally shepherd leaders to glorify God in their personal, spiritual, and missional lives. Many ministry leaders serving in churches find themselves overwhelmed, disillusioned, and depressed by the enormous and challenging task of leading and ministering in a congregation. As a result, the ministry suffers, the leaders suffer, and the result is often an unhealthy church existent with little or no Gospel influence. These leaders need someone to shepherd their soul so that they can lead others to the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We suggest that coaching for the church leader looks less like corporate consulting or humanistic psychology and more like biblical-shepherding. We suggest that every church leader needs a Gospel Coach to come alongside with words of truth, wisdom and experience to encourage, admonish, comfort and help—words drawn from Scripture and godly wisdom, grounded in the gracious saving work of Jesus Christ, and presented in the context of a trusting relationship. Gospel Coaching is an intentional relationship to skillfully care for others with four ancient shepherding principles: 1) Know the sheep, 2) Feed the sheep, 3) Lead the sheep, and 4) Protect the sheep. A Gospel Coach both inquires about the personal, spiritual, and missional aspects of a ministry leader’s life in a loving yet focused manner, and also probes the church leader for compulsive unbelief or selfish motivation, or disobedience and sin, and leads the ministry leader back to the Gospel, through belief, repentance and obedience. Churches that desire to be rich in a Gospel application toward their city, their relationships with one another, their communication and worship, as well as their service, will benefit to a greater degree by having their leaders being coached by a Gospel-centered leader.

Download or read book Coach God written by Joseph Lovett and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-08-23 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every sporting moment is a moment of grace. Our God is with us through it all, challenging us to be our best, supporting us through suffering and loss, and calling us to respond to the call of Jesus to live lives of integrity, sacrifice, forgiveness, and love. Sometimes our sporting lives can seem full of overscheduling, selfishness, and pressures that make our participation more burdensome than freeing and life-giving. This is true for parents, coaches, and players alike. Thankfully, Coach God has a game plan for us! Coach God shares the true stories of athletes, parents, and coaches who have demonstrated humility, courage, and openness to enter into the mystery of God's game plan for them. The inspirational stories of Peter Frates, Pat Connaughton, Mark Bavaro, and other famous and not-so-famous athletes witness to the presence of God in their lives. These stories take the reader on a journey of faith in God's Spirit and remind us that we are always in the game and God is always with us. Sometimes God sends assistant coaches-namely our parents, coaches, or teammates-to deliver a message of hope or encouragement. One thing is for certain, as our ultimate coach, Coach God believes that we will be that good until we are that good. We just need to take a knee, look, listen, and believe!

Download or read book The 7 Resolutions written by Karl Clauson and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If self-help isn't getting you anywhere, it’s time for God’s power! Have you grown accustomed to bad habits, written off lifelong battles as unwinnable, or believed that some destructive behaviors can never be altered? Then The 7 Resolutions is for you. This book will teach you how to overthrow old patterns, create new life systems, and take hold of God’s promises. Resolve to: Join God Think Truth Kill Sin Choose Friends Take Risks Focus Effort Redeem Time Never settle for too little. The time is now for humble dependence on God and a plan to walk in His power. It’s time to come alive!

Download or read book Called to Coach written by John Crosby and published by . This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PONDERING THE INTERSECTION OF GOD'S WORD AND YOUR LEADERSHIP? Called to Coach is written for coaches who work hard-sometimes too hard-and know how to quickly size up what is a waste of time. It is for coaches who are looking for something solid. It is for coaches who know that real ministry takes place in the opportunities of everyday life, rather than simply sitting in rows on Sunday morning or around a campfire singing kumbaya. It is for coaches who recognize that the Bible is the greatest source of leadership principles the world has ever known. It is for coaches eager to close the gap between the leader you are and the leader God created you to be. So sit back in your favorite chair and start your week investing a few minutes pondering the intersection of God's Word and your life and leadership. We're confident you'll be glad you did. Endorsements When I started reading Called to Coach I was unable to stop. I felt like I had been hit right between the eyes. I thought to myself, "Wow, my good friend John Crosby has put into words what I had long forgotten, the tremendous influence we coaches have on our players." We coaches, by God's Grace can teach Gods Holy Word in a way that only a coach can. TALK ABOUT BUILDING TEAM UNITY! Every coach everywhere must read this book! Donald Chumley, Athletic Director & Head Football Coach, Savannah Christian Preparatory School, (2011 GA Class A State Champions) I have never read anything more REAL and to the point for busy coaches as the devotional book Called to Coach. I plan to use the book for my coaches' devotionals at Fellowship of Christian Athletes Cheer camps in the summer of 2012 all over the country as well as give a copy to every cheer gym coach that has an FCA huddle in their gym. All coaches want to be more effective leaders and this process of reading, praying, discussing and discerning one principle each week is a fantastic plan. Marilou Braswell, FCA National Director of Cheerleading, Former University of Georgia Cheerleading Coach "Let's come together and make a difference" - Isaiah 1:18. This is exactly the impact John Crosby has been having in the business community through leadership and community development for over 20 years. Now John has brought his leadership gifts to this book to build coaches as they lead and mentor athletes not only in athletics, but in building their spiritual relationships with Christ! In a world where coaches are valued mostly for their statistics, it is imperative to invest and support coaches in building a complete athlete and remember we are here for his glory, not our own. Imagine the impact coaches can have by investing in developing a complete person, not just the talent at hand that is only temporary! Called to Coach is a vital developmental tool for coaches wanting to reach their potential impact in and out of competition! Kerri A. Hanebrink Goodrich, Executive Director, Performance Initiatives, Inc., USA Weightlifting Senior Coach I have found John's short devotions to be loaded with wisdom. Each weekly writing gives a key thought to remember and take with you throughout the week. A great way for busy coaches to start each week. Dicky Clark, Vice President of Field Ministry, Southeast Coastal Region (GA, FL, SC, NC) for Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Download or read book Called to Coach written by John Crosby and published by Ambassador International. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PONDERING THE INTERSECTION OF GOD'S WORD AND YOUR LEADERSHIP This book is written for coaches who work hard sometimes too hard and know how to quickly size up what is a waste of time. It is for coaches who are looking for something solid. It is for coaches who know that real ministry takes place in the opportunities of everyday life, rather than simply sitting in rows on Sunday morning or around a campfire singing kumbaya. It is for coaches who recognize that the Bible is the greatest source of leadership principles the world has ever known. It is for coaches eager to close the gap between the leader you are and the leader God created you to be. So sit back in your favorite chair and start your week investing a few minutes pondering the intersection of God's Word and your life and leadership. We're confident you'll be glad you did.

Download or read book Pastor Coach written by Ondra Waddy and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-01-06 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At a time when today's society needs more positive role models for their student/athletes, Ondra Waddy sets a shining example. Through his passion for the game, an uncompromising faith, and a love for teaching, he galvanizes the next generation of athletes to maximize their God-given talents--on and off the court. In Pastor Coach, he shares his remarkable life story of how Jesus Christ transformed his life at an early age, gave him purpose, and later called him into the ministry and the coaching profession. This book is about how one man's Christian faith, his devoted wife, and his life-changing calling intertwine to bring about God's winning game plan. His incredible journey includes many wonderful testimonies, witnesses, and encounters with people whom God purposely placed in his path--many of whom were young players searching for direction and a sense of purpose. Through reading Pastor Coach, you will learn many effective strategies of servant-leadership, character building, and intentional mentorship while applying God's principles. Whether you are a coach, athletic director, educator, business leader, professor, pastor, or mentor, you will enjoy this work. Nike, one of the largest sportswear manufacturing brands in the world, has a marketing slogan: "Just do it!" As you journey through this book, his prayer is that you will be compelled to accept your individual call, obey His Word, and "Just do it!" when it comes to God's will.

Download or read book The Coach Model for Christian Leaders written by Keith E. Webb and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to the leadership skills you need to solve problems, reach goals, and develop others into leaders themselves. The COACH Model® is a radically different approach to leading people. Rather than provide answers, leaders ask questions to draw out what God has already put into others. ICF Professional Certified Coach and speaker Keith Webb teaches Christian leaders how to create powerful conversations to assist others to solve their own problems, reach goals, and develop their own leadership skills in the process. Whether leaders are working with employees, teenagers, or a colleague living in another city, they’ll find powerful tools and techniques to increase leadership effectiveness. Based on first-hand experience and taught around the world, The COACH Model for Christian Leaders is packed with stories and illustrations that bring the principles and practice to life and transform leaders’ conversations into powerful results.

Download or read book The Sweet Sixteen written by Austin McBeth and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sweet Sixteen was written by Collegiate MenaEUR(tm)s Basketball coach Austin McBeth. With the increase in the popularity of sports, young men and women are learning a great deal about love and authority from coaches in todayaEUR(tm)s culture. The impact that coaches at every level are leaving on their athletes is greater than itaEUR(tm)s ever been. McBethaEUR(tm)s purpose in writing The Sweet Sixteen is to start the conversation about the abusive atmosphere coaches have created, by looking at what the Bible says about love. 1 Corinthians 13:4aEUR"8a talks about sixteen characteristics of love that McBeth breaks down to shine a light on the increasing misuse of such a powerful word and how coaches can begin to love their players in a way that will leave an impact long after their playing career has ended. Love is Patient Kind Does not envy It does not boast Is not proud Does not dishonor others Is not self-seeking Is not easily angered Keeps no record of wrongs Does not delight in evil Love rejoices in the truth Always protects Always trusts Always hopes Always perseveres Love never fails McBeth says, aEURoeRegardless of whether you consider yourself a Christian, the concepts in this book will help you become a more effective leader. The Sweet Sixteen is not only beneficial for coaches, but for parents, teachers and anyone in a leadership position.aEUR Becoming a Sweet Sixteen coach, parent, or leader will be one of the most challenging and rewarding things you will ever do. Be blessed as you read!

Download or read book Holy Spirit My Coach written by Dr. Harrison S. Mungal, PhD. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-10-21 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Working with the Holy Spirit is similar to how the rose progresses from bud to a full fledged flower. Like the gifts of the Holy Spirit each petal unfurls in slow progress veiled from the naked eye, yet progressively shapes its destiny. Each stage signals greater expectations until as a full blown flower, man and the birds, bees and the insects come to enjoy its sweet nectar as the aromatic perfume fills the air beckoning us with the promise we long for. The grandeur of this magnificent beauty does not stay with us for long. If we fail to appreciate this mystical bloom because we are taken up with seemingly important matters of the world, we find in our return only the trace of what was as evidenced by scattered petals and a withered calyx on the stem. The sweet perfume that once invaded the atmosphere has now evaporated with no trace of its ambience. If time will be kind to us we may catch a glimpse of another bloom. This book will take you into another dimension of maturity with the Holy Spirit. You will develop a liking to spend quality time with the person of the Holy Spirit, as He becomes your coach and you become addicted to His presence. Every moment with Him becomes another adventure. You will explore new horizons and experience the joy of being a Christian. As He breathes upon you and fills you with the power and strength needed for each birthing experience, you will never be the same again. He will coach you all the way into birthing new visions and dreams destined by God for your life.

Download or read book Life Promises for Success written by Jim Tressel and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "New York Times-"bestselling author and Ohio State football coach Tressel shares a collection of inspiring readings and Bible promises designed to encourage those seeking to succeed in every area of life.

Download or read book The Freedom Coach Model written by Jill Monaco and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-18 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jill's story is not unique. Having endured childhood abuse, broken relationships and personal failures, Jill found herself stuck in a cycle of shame, fear and rejection. Her own personal pursuit of freedom led her to study with various inner-healing ministries, and she went on to become an accredited life coach with the International Coach Federation. Jill's love for people and her passion to see God set them free led her to create The Freedom Coach Model. This 12 week program was developed to help people meet with God through Jill's Freedom Coaching practice. Her clients encouraged her to create a guide with the tools they used while meeting with her so they could continue their journeys with God between sessions. The book, Freedom Coach Model, blends ministry activations with coaching questions. With over 20 different topics, the prayers in this book will lead you to have a powerful encounter with a loving God so you can have radical freedom in your life.

Download or read book Trinity of Coaching written by DeNeen Attard and published by Attard Coaching and Consulting. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trinity of Coaching: God, You, and Your Life Coach is a practical guide for coaches, coaching clients, ministers, and laypeople. Packed with research-supported techniques, practical advice, and life application lessons, this book is an excellent tool to help you integrate your Christian faith and Biblical principles into your coaching sessions and daily activities.

Download or read book A Coach for Christ written by La Vonne Earl and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-05 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Proven strategies to help one gain the rapport necessary to lead anyone to the Lord” (Brian Simmons, The Passion Translation). Often people don’t understand how to gain the empathy necessary to lead others, A Coach for Christ solves that problem. In it, believers discover how to relate to others so they can lead them on the right path. It is a great resource for parents desiring to help their children get into a true relationship with Jesus and transform their lives. With A Coach for Christ, believers learn the proper communication tools to help others listen to what they have to say. Once accomplished, believers will notice others are being drawn to them as they learn how to bless them in a way that satiates their true desires. A Coach for Christ is very innovative and unique in its approach to bring others into a saving relationship with the Lord. No longer will people be turned off by Christian dialogue as believers will discover new tools that work. In A Coach for Christ, believers will gain:Proven strategies to help one gain the rapport necessary to lead anyone to the LordSecular tools with a Biblical foundation to help bring others to the LordSolid Biblical truth with real tools to help train disciples to bring others to the LordAn understanding of others and the ability to relate to ALL people in order to leadA new inner narration that brings peace and love “La Vonne’s Christ-centered coaching method brings wholeness through biblical based tools to transform our body, mind, and spirit through the Holy Spirit. Through these practices our true godly identity is revealed. She will help you to experience a healthy and blessed LIFE through coming to know Jesus our number one LIFE COACH!” —Rev. Julie Scott, founder of South Pacific Women Empowered Ministry “A fabulous book! La Vonne Earl has written a clear, well-organized guide to assist in gaining confidence as a life coach, or for anyone wanting to speak truth into their own lives or the lives of others.” —Ginger Lehr, certified professional coach