Reclaiming Integrity as a Ministerial Identity: Conceptualizing T.R.M. Coaching as an Approach

Reclaiming Integrity as a Ministerial Identity: Conceptualizing T.R.M. Coaching as an Approach

Marc A. Crowley | 2022

Abstract

The rough terrain of the Church environment over the past decade has withered the public ministerial vote of confidence. The acts of God have taken precedence over the ways of God, resultantly, each successive generation moves further from the One foundation upon which the Church is built. The news stories of ministers who “fall from grace” have inundated and decimated community perception, decreasing the effectiveness and progress of the Church. The deafening decibel of cries to reclaim integrity as a ministerial identity ripple through churches and communities.

Coaching is an approach to reclaiming religious integrity. Foundationally, integrity is an adherence to moral and ethical principles. Integrity, also expressed as soundness, unimpairment, and in perfect condition. This manuscript explores, demonstrates, and proves the necessity of ministerial coaching on two levels: self and spiritual identity. The minister, through coaching, closes gaps in moral and ethical outcomes, as well as discerning, understanding, and applying their God-given spiritual identity in the execution of duties. Mastering the combination of natural morality and spiritual identity produce ministers as credible witnesses, worthy of being heard, followed, and restored to the ways of God.

If Christians win the world for Christ, it will only happen as ministers are exposed to and pursue self and spiritual soundness. The relevance of the Church is waning. Coaching is an approach to overturn the downward spiral and restore reverence and respect to ministers, the Church, and God.

Keywords: Minister, Fivefold Ministry, Coaching, T.R.M., Integrity, Leader Development