The Difference Between Coaching and Disciple Making

Perfect for: Anyone who is or has been confused about the difference between coaching and disciple making.    Coaching is non-directive, but disciple making is directive.     Disciple making however is directive, but don’t mistake directive with inflexible. Disciple makers are experts/models for what it means to follow Jesus. A disciplee is someone who recognizes his need to learn from the discipler.  Disciple making requires faithfulness to Jesus, coaching requires faithfulness to a process.     A discipler can’t develop someone further than she’s developed. She must not only be a maturing disciple, she must also know how to help another become a maturing disciple.     Coaching however depends on the process of listening and inquiry. This allows a coach to coach doctors without being a doctor or lawyers without being a lawyer. Coaching assumes you know what you need to know, disciple making assumes you don’t.     Disciple making assumes you know some things and don’t know others.   Coaching is primarily self-focused, but disciple making is primarily others centered.      Disciple making relationships begin because the discipler wants to help another grow to maturity.   Takeaway: Coaching and disciple making are not the same.   Action Step: “Take some time to evaluate your disciple making relationship and ask the question, am I coaching or am I making disciples.”      Show Notes: https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/coaching-disciplemaking   Luke 6:40, Matthew 4:19, 1 Cor. 11:1   Justin’s Website Tony’s Website Navigators Church Ministries The Reclamation Podcast