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 The Rev. Sharon L. Vandegrift, M.Div, PCC 
 
          Professional Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
                         Endorsed Coach, United  Methodist Church

Growing 

Quote Of the Month

"Sin happens whenever we refuse to keep growing."   
~St. Gregory of Nyssa, 4th Century
Prayer for
The Month

"God of the seed,

who cracks open the earth

and calls new life from what was buried,     

gather us now

and grow in us a faith

to match your wondrous touch,

in Christ. Amen.

"

~John R. Prithcard, Jr.

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 by Sharon L. Vandegrift 
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 With seven strategies formatted as centering reflections to use for your leadership team meetings, or as a personal devotional tool, this is a great gift for your pastors, church staff and volunteer leaders who strive for balance in their lives.  

 

                                       March 2012

Greetings!  

 

In March we are fully immersed in the Lenten season as well as preparing to welcome the first day of spring. So our theme this month will be 'Growing'

    Enjoy!

        ~ Sharon

Growing

Winter can be an opportune time for introspection. It is incredibly useful to take advantage of the season by finding ways to set ourselves apart from our normal, busy rhythms, and be about the work of self reflection and priority realignment. Giving our souls the

chance to delve down deep and re-center on the things that matter lays an essential foundation for future fruitfulness.  

 

Winter seasons give us the chance to ready ourselves for spring. When spring comes, it is time to emerge from the place of rootedness and push out into the open. It is time to grow in visible ways that can be witnessed by others! In the springtime our commitments become evident. It is the season to show up in the world and present our true colors for the glory of God. 

 

Knowing who we are and what we are about is significant spiritual work. Engaging in vital, daily expression of that discovered and defined identity is a sign that we are dedicated to living authentically. Springtime can be the opportune time for action. 

  • Can you identify an area in your life where you are ready to grow?
  • How will your growth be manifested in your personal and/or professional life?
  • Are you ready to show up in the world in a way that resonates with your rootedness? 
 Query for the Coach
 

Dear Sharon,

 

I am writing this late at night after a horrible church meeting. I can't take it anymore. I am exhausted and angry. Worship attendance is down. Our youth program is dying. The church has no money. People are not tithing. I am doing everything I know how to do to help this church keep its doors open, but nothing is working. I feel like a failure. So now what? Do I just give up? What do you think?

 
  For Sharon's response go to Query for the Coach
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