Dec 10 2024 20 mins 2
Surprise! I’m back with another bonus episode from Flourish Coaching. This conversation between me and Matt is a bit more retrospective and historical. As the Executive Director of Flourish Coaching, Matt Bohling’s personal story and life experience have a deep shaping impact on our ministry. Today I’m sitting down with Matt to hear where and how the idea for Flourish and the coaching playbook came from. And, if you haven’t gotten enough of us yet, you should really listen to Matt tell his personal ministry story from season 1 of the Church Renewal Podcast. We have links to those episodes in the notes below. Enjoy!
What happens when a marine scientist, business analyst, and pastor combines his skillset to revitalize churches? Join us for a compelling conversation with Matt, the executive director and founding member of Flourish Coaching, as he shares his fascinating journey from the ocean depths to the pulpit. Discover how Matt's unique background and passion for process creation led to the development of innovative tools like the Pastor Search model and church health assessment, specifically designed to fill gaps in church support systems, particularly within the PCA. This episode uncovers the origins of Flourish Coaching, from its inception in 2014 to its official incorporation in 2015, and Matt's relentless pursuit of helping churches achieve missionary success and stave off decline.
Walk with us through the evolution of Flourish Coaching's philosophy, sparked by an unexpected client suggestion. Matt reflects on the serendipitous integration of their three core processes into a unified approach that aids churches during transitional periods. Drawing from his formative years with a diagnostician father and his diverse professional experiences, Matt shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of church revitalization. From grappling with church growth questions in his early ministry days to assisting both emerging and established congregations, Matt's story is a testament to innovation and dedication. Tune in to learn how these experiences have shaped Flourish Coaching's mission and philosophy, transforming the landscape of church support.
Some links to help you:
- IPM (Interim Pastor Ministry)
- Vital Church
- Matt’s Story: Part 1 (The Church Renewal Podcast Season 1)
- Matt's Story: Part 2 (The Church Renewal Podcast)
- “Jesus Score Card”
- Missional Mindset
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