Making a Lasting Impact

Coaches intentionally leave behind a lasting legacy

Would you like to leave a lasting impact long after you’re gone? Coaching is one of the most effective ways to accomplish this task. You see, powerful coaches and mentors leave lasting legacies.

Take Barnabas for example. Early on, he was relatively unknown, a Levite from the island of Crete. It wasn’t until his passion to encourage and coach others kicked in that he became a respected voice to the young and burgeoning New Testament church.

He left such a mark on the first century church that even today, being called a “Barnabas,” is a complement. His coaching legacy lives on.

So you ask, “What can I do to leave a legacy through my life and ministry?” Here are a few things Barnabas did that you too can put into practice.

1. Barnabas saw potential in others

Barnabas believed in people. Coaches do too! When no one would touch the newly converted Saul, Barnabas took him in and methodically coached and encouraged him to greatness.

When we choose to believe in others, they automatically rise to the level of our beliefs about them. What do you see when you look at others? Is it negative traits, problems? Or do you see potential?

Everyone has potential in Christ – we just have to learn to see it.

Barnabas believed in people

2. Barnabas understood the power of meaningful relationships

It’s a fact that you can never become all God wants you to become without others in your life. All great people have great people in their lives.

Barnabas took time to build authentic, transparent relationships with others. It was he who sharpened and honed Paul through a meaningful relationship.

Coaches are relationship oriented.

3. Barnabas was a “linker.”

If Barnabas couldn’t help you, he’d personally connect you with someone who could. Coaches are like that! They naturally connect like minded people. It is a passion for them.

Who are you actively working to link? Many are waiting for that divine “connection.” Waiting to be discovered or initiated to ministry.

Coaches think in terms of “us” rather than “me.”

Conclusion:

Want to leave a lasting legacy, one that outlives you and your lifetime? Then begin to think like a coach. Get some training if needed and develop the heart of a coach.

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Coach John

Works Cited: Clinton, J.Robert, Connecting

Comments

[Wade Thompson]

Great article John, Barnabus was a team builder, He exemplied the traits of a leader who always took someone with him! I want to leave a legacy like Barnabus.