TCL First Shift for Healthy and Revitalized Congregations
Release Date: 04/06/2026
TCL First Shift for Healthy and Revitalized Congregations
The Coaching Leader Podcast
There are five necessary shfts for healthy and revitalized congregations. In this episode we share with you the first shift and how it can impact your congregation's health and revitalization. Reach out to us to continue the conversation. scottgress@me.com
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TCL Why Revitalize? What's Your Motivation?
The Coaching Leader Podcast
You could just close your church and sell the property. That would be the easiest thing. So why do you want to revitalize? It will be hard and it will not be the same when it is stronger, healthier and with more people. So what is your reason for doing it? What will give you the grit to continue when it gets really hard? Hopefully this episode will help you answer that question. Check out previous episodes in this series: Why Church Decline? https:scottgress.com scottgress@me.com
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TCL Why Church Decline?
The Coaching Leader Podcast
The answer is that it is complicated and there are a lot of layers. In this episode we explore the research and the complicating assumptions and miss-steps made in attempting to turn a church around. Let us know what you think and reach out to us if you would like to continue the conversation.
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TCL We're Back
The Coaching Leader Podcast
We're finally back and looking forward to sharing some insights we've learned training, consulting and coaching. Reach out to us with your thoughts, insights, and feedback. https:scottgress.com scottgress@me.com
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TCL 69 What is Coaching? A Coaching Conversation with LCMS Coaching Network members Heath Luehmann and Joshua McArthur
The Coaching Leader Podcast
This is a conversation among three members of the LCMS Coaching Network. They answer questions and talk about: what is coaching? What makes coaching different from other helping skills? Who is a good candidate for coaching? How can coaching help and support pastors, churches and others? Host: Rev Scott Gress PCC Panelists: Heath Luehmann, Joshua McArthur https://lcmscoaching.com Go to the coaching directory to learn more about Scott, Heath and Joshua and their coaching.
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TCL 68 Coaching Skills for Leaders Brent Hafele
The Coaching Leader Podcast
In this episode we welcome Coach to CEO's Brent Hafele, the president of Vibrancy Unlocked. With his enthusiastic gift of communicating he shares with us stories and tools for not only understanding coaching but how leaders and managers can use coaching. In this way they can increase ownership, empowerment, engagement and develop people and grow their business all at the same time. Reach out to Brent at VibrancyUnlocked.com Reach out to us for Our Leadership Discovery Process and coaching for teams and individuals at scottgress.com
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TCL 67 Lessons for Christian Leaders Rev Bill Wilson
The Coaching Leader Podcast
In this episode Scott interviews Rev William Wilson "Pastor Bill" who began his career in Agricultural Business and then attended Concordia Seminary in St Louis to become a pastor. He served as a pastor for many years in St Louis and most recently has been serving in the seminary as the director of Resident Field Education. This is where seminary students get hands on practical ministry experience beyond the classroom. Listen in as we discover how Bill develops students for ministry and how he expands the ministry and mission of a congregation. Contact Pastor Bill at to continue the...
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TCL 66 Real School Outreach Part 2 with Rev Dr Dan Prugh
The Coaching Leader Podcast
Rev Dr Dan Prugh serves at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Tampa Florida. In this second part of our interview he continues to unpack the question, "how do you meet all these people and bring them to baptism?" He shares how they work with people to create spaces for them to grow closer to Jesus and not leave it to chance. Dan says that if people are bringing their children to you then they want to hear from you. So they intentionally create space for folks to interact with the faith. Dan also spends time talking about what the congregation does that works so well. Thanks for...
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TCL 65 Real School Outreach with Rev Dr Dan Prugh
The Coaching Leader Podcast
In this first episode we meet Rev Dr Dan Prugh who serves Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Tampa Florida. He shares with us his background and personal story and begins to unpack the question, "how do you meet all these people and bring them to baptism?" It is a wonderful story of leadership and teamwork. Be sure to listen to part two where he breaks down more of the details of his ministry of presence and planning and living out God's love in that place.
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TCL 64 Mission Exec Professor Rev Dr William Utech pt 2
The Coaching Leader Podcast
In this second part of our interview with Rev Dr William Utech we talk about raising up pastors and others. We talk about what it takes for a church to reflect the ethnic mix of the local high school and how mature first generation Christians can sacrifice to make that happen. You may find his journal articles on his Linkedin profile and contact him at If you are curious about coaching, learning to coach, finding a coach or joining a network of coaches, take a look at Reach out to us at
info_outlineThere are five necessary shfts for healthy and revitalized congregations. In this episode we share with you the first shift and how it can impact your congregation's health and revitalization.
Reach out to us to continue the conversation.
scottgress@me.com