
Groups
Master the art of second-chair leadership
in a new an interactive an immersive coaching experience.
What are
Coaching Groups?
Leading Second Coaching Groups are for executive pastors, campus pastors, and lead team members. These groups are for you if you want to…
Upon completion of this semester of Coaching Groups, you will be empowered to better lead & serve your church and have a supporting network of leaders to help you run strong for the Kingdom.
Coaches &
Contributors
We’ve gathered some of the best second-chair leaders from across the Church to be a part of this immersive coaching experience. You’ll learn mastery of your skills and be pushed to be your best.




He has been married to Jennifer for 25 years and has 2 amazing boys, Blake 23, and Brady 15. He loves fishing, rides through the Texas Hill Country with old school country music playing and always has a book (or 3) that he is reading.



Jennifer has been happily married to Matt for 25 years. She is a mom to two incredible boys. Brady, their 15 year old has been serving the church since before he started elementary school and Blake, their 23 year son, is recently married to Anna Kate and works in full time ministry at Church of The Highlands.

Nick is passionate about building leaders who build the church, he is a Dallas Cowboys fan and a wannabe foodie! Nick and his wife, Liz, have been married since 2003 and have three incredible children.

Why Coaching
Groups?
The Church needs healthy, thriving second-chair leaders. Coaching is often the difference between good and great. Leading Second Coaching Groups are the environment we will use to equip you to walk in your God-given calling and bring excellence to your unique role.
Through this 12-month coaching journey, our commitment is to walk alongside you and help you to grow in your leadership in the second-chair. Our heart is to see you begin to thrive in your leadership and give you the tools to maintain strength as you lead.
Leadership doesn’t have to be lonely. Our prayer is that you would see that you’re not alone. We see a collective of peers in passion. Peers who also want to get it right for their pastors, for their churches, and ultimately for Jesus. We are creating an atmosphere for leaders to come together, be challenged and stretched, and develop deeper relationships that will help them to stay the course in ministry.
Your 12 Month
Leadership Journey
- Monthly teachings from some of the finest second-chair leaders across the Church
- Practical tools to help carry the load of ministry with your pastors
- Interactive exercises with feedback from your coaches to stretch your leadership capacity
- Monthly in-depth coaching calls with your cohort
- Community building through a private online platform
- 3-day leadership summit in Phoenix, AZ in late November-early December, 2023
What Will You Gain
In These 12 Months?
Over the course of 12 months, you will walk through teaching and training specifically designed to stretch and strengthen you. By completion of this semester of Coaching Groups you will be better equipped to…
- Know how to get more done in less time
- Develop a personal dashboard to create stronger self-awareness
- Gain the practical tools to lead your team to their highest capabilities
- Confidently know how to carry the vision of your pastor while staying true to your unique calling
- Receive a renewed clarity of your purpose in the second-chair
- Understand how to build relationships, reduce team stress, and defuse conflict
- Develop proven practices for leading from the middle
Schedule
Group meetings happen once per month on Thursdays.
Dates for 2023/2024 will be released in May.
Coaching Summit
Exclusive 3-day leadership retreat in Phoenix, AZ for Coaching Group participants.
Late November-early December.
Pricing Information
We offer two pricing plans to choose from:


1. Pay in full comes at a discounted rate.
2. The two payment option will be two payments of $1,050.
Interested in Joining
Leading Second Coaching Groups?
Applications for our 2023/2024 groups will open in early May. To stay the most connected, fill out our digital connect card.
FAQ
What are Leading Second Coaching Groups?
Leading Second Coaching Groups are a 12-month leadership development program for church leaders featuring monthly coaching sessions and a retreat for Coaching Group participants in late November-early December, 2023.
Do I have to work at a church to apply for Leading Second Coaching Groups?
Leading Second Coaching Groups are for leaders in church ministry. Paid or volunteer staff members are welcome to apply. Our cohorts are designed for Executive Pastors, Campus Pastors, and Lead Team members. We believe that anyone serving their church can lead second. When stating “second-chair”, we are referencing the spirit of leading second, not just a leader sitting in the second seat on the org chart.
When are the meeting times for Coaching Groups?
Monthly Meeting Schedule:
Group meetings happen once per month on Thursdays.
Dates for 2023/2024 will be released in May.
How many leaders are in each cohort?
Each cohort will be intentionally small with a coach dedicated to just their cohort. We are creating a space for leaders to grow deeper relationships and have the ability to be coached on a personal level.
When are the next cohorts happening?
Leading Second Coaching Groups are launching in May.
What is needed to apply to join a Leading Second Coaching Group cohort?
Before applying to join Leading Second Coaching Groups, please review the following requirements for applications:
– 3-5 minute video testimony
– Completion of the coaching groups application including a 500 word essay
– 2 References
– $25 nonrefundable application fee
When will I know that I’ve been accepted for Coaching Groups?
Once your application and non-refundable application fee have been received, you will receive final notice of the status of your application via email within 3 weeks.
What are the time commitments for being in Coaching Groups?
Participants can expect to spend 4-8 hours a month on Coaching Groups. Each month (besides December due to the in-person summit) will feature a teaching lesson, a 90-minute coaching session, and tools & practices to put into action in their leadership. There will be an in-person leadership summit in Phoenix, AZ in late November – early December, 2023. Participants will be expected to travel to Phoenix and be present for this summit.
Can I choose my coach or cohort?
Coaches and cohorts will be assigned at the discretion of Leading Second. We will be praying and applying wisdom to best match leaders to the cohorts and coaches that will benefit them the most. All decisions on coaches and cohorts will be final.
Are there sponsorships or scholarships available?
Many churches have special budgets for pastoral staff to attend conferences and buy reading materials to develop their ministry skills. If Leading Second Coaching Groups sound like something that would be a great fit but you’re not sure how funding would work, consider writing an email to your supervisor or elders and ask if there might be a ministry development fund that could be applied towards this program.