Selah, pause and consider

by | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorized

by Jeff Tunnel I’ve heard people say, “My world is spinning out of control!” This statement stirs me to think,  “This never happens to God!”. HIS control is present and permanent. A falling star, or sparrow, are not beyond His notice. He...

Values become Practices

by | Aug 6, 2020 | Uncategorized

by Jeff Tunnel Our beliefs determine our actions. Our actions demonstrate our values. We practice what we value and value what we practice. When we believe “something happens when I pray, that would not happen if I don’t”, we start consistently praying. When we...

Taking the Time to Coach New Leaders

by | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorized

by Jeff Tunnel Just imagine someone leading a cell group who you are coaching. As their cell group coach, you are visiting the group.  You’ve been with them before, and everyone knows you. They are comfortable with your presence.  In fact, as various people...

Great Leaders are Servants

by | Mar 5, 2020 | Uncategorized

by Jeff Tunnel While reviewing notes from a coach/mentor meeting, I found this: A leader’s job is to: Set the agenda, tone, and framework. Lay out the principles by which we operate. Make decisions based on unchanging principles. Delegate. Articulate vision....

The High Calling of Coaching

by | Feb 21, 2020 | Uncategorized

by Jeff Tunnel Coaching is more leadership than management. Coaching is relational involvement with other leaders of cells.  Coaching is being close enough to other leaders to see their strengths and weaknesses. Coaches speak the truth in love to develop...