The Role of the Coach
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by Jim Smoke

Unfortunately, in some churches the professionals in ministry like to keep their people in the role of spectators. These church pros like to appear all-wise, all-skilled, and all-trained while subjugating the laity to subservient and menial roles in the life of the church. I have often wondered why bankers, engineers, and other professionals are given no more responsibility in some churches than ushering. I wonder why educators in daily life become spec…

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