What does it take to be a mature disciple? A mature disciple is dedicated to the great commandment: to love God and to love each other, and they are committed to the great commission to share the good news…

Last week, we introduced three foundational qualities needed to become a Christian mentor, professional supervisor, or coach: Mature Discipleship, Seasoned Christian Leadership and Healthy Well-being. Each is essential to the work, and in the coming weeks, we will look at the behavioural expressions of each of these qualities, beginning with Mature Discipleship and the expression Love God with Wholehearted Intentionality. This is a great place to start because a sincere love for God guides most Christian leaders to becoming a coach/mentor/supervisor in the first place. It is the cornerstone of why we do what we do…

As we continue exploring what it means to be a Mature Disciple, I want to chat today about the importance of curiosity. Curiosity is an often underrated quality in a leader because leaders often fall into the trap that they have a deeper understanding of the world, people, and God than those around them. Without curiosity, a leader can become arrogant, and their growth can be stifled…

Christian leaders spend a great deal of time reading the Bible, studying scripture and applying it to their daily lives. We return to Scripture for obvious reasons: we read it primarily to hear God’s word, and also for instruction on how to live like Christ, be a better disciple, and be a better leader. Daily reading also helps us with personal discipline, the practice of reflection and a reminder of God’s great love for us. Reading the Bible and applying its words can bring transformation…

What are the most essential qualities of a mentor? There are, of course, an abundance of skills and competencies that are required to work in the field of professional mentoring or supervising, but there are a few that stand out as foundational…

A New Cohort is Opening! If you are a professional mentor/supervisor (or are considering the path to becoming one) do you ever wonder if you have the proper foundation for the work ahead? Do you want to ensure you have the essential competencies needed for this job? Well, there is good news… Verve Lead is excited to offer a new opportunity. We are opening a new cohort meant for you…

At Verve Lead, we are big believers in the concept that what we do outside of work is as essential to our work as what takes place within our office walls and our work hours. The way we treat ourselves in our personal life will impact our work life…

People who have worked in ministry for much of their lives often struggle with addressing their finances in a straightforward and honest manner. This is not due to a lack of integrity or honesty in their past work, but rather because they are used to providing services without charging for them. They also may have the Biblically-based philosophy that they should focus on the good of their community rather than financial gain. It can be a difficult transition to begin a business and recognise the necessity of charging an appropriate amount for services. There may even be some guilt for being paid appropriately…

The Christmas season is meant to be one of peace and hope, but that can be difficult for mentors or professional supervisors to find in the midst of our work. So much of what we do revolves around the intense emotions of others, and engaging with our client’s anxiety, anger or depression can be draining. We are constantly reminded of how difficult life can be, and just because it is the season of Jesus’s arrival, life doesn’t stop throwing new challenges at us. In fact, the societal pressures that come with the Christmas season can even add more stress. So, how can we make the holidays peaceful for ourselves and the people around us…