Coaching next-generation leaders: Utilizing coaching to enhance personal growth

Next-generation leaders face a crisis that creates formidable challenges for twenty-first century leaders called to work in the church and marketplace. Old hierarchical methods of training leaders and transferring leadership principles do not necessarily fit the DNA of this generation. Authentic spiritual leaders are in short supply, yet society cries for people whose inner compass is anchored in the fear of the Lord and can provide healthy and authentic spiritual leadership throughout their lifetime.;This project conducts an investigative study of next generation leaders at the Oaks School of Leadership in Red Oak, Texas, by providing a fresh look at the unique leadership challenges facing a new generation of potential leaders. It analyzes the data from the Spiritual Leader Trait Assessment (SLTA) and explores relevant theological themes, authentic spiritual leader traits, and the impact of coaching emerging leaders toward healthy leader growth and the ability to design and implement leadership development strategies. The findings provide an applicable resource for individuals who want to minister to the next generation by outlining discipleship and spiritual formation coaching steps to develop and grow formal and informal spiritual communities of authentic healthy leaders. On the basis of solid biblical and psychological research, this investigative study of next-generation leaders provides a conceptual foundation experienced leaders can use to develop healthy and authentic spiritual leaders.