Overview of the KALEO NetworkThe KALEO Network, originally established in 2003 as the Missions Prep Network, was developed as a strategy of the Missionary Mobilization Team of the North American Mission Board. The Network provides Southern Baptists with a framework for developing emerging leaders to successfully answer God’s call to any ministry leadership role.
Just like major league sports franchises, the KALEO Network serves as a farm system for the next generation of Southern Baptist leadership. These emerging leaders are introduced to networks of existing ministry leaders, coached in such a way that their God-given uniqueness is drawn out and are empowered to step into real-world leadership responsibilities in order to gain experience... (read more)
Intro to the Five Step Coach-Mentoring ProcessIn order to provide a framework for the coaching relationship, the following is a suggested guideline for meeting with the emerging leader. The coach should tailor and personalize one-on-one meetings to meet his/her leadership style and based on the needs of the emerging leader. The relationship should be purposeful and set within defined boundaries.
Step 1: Introduction meeting
Step 2: Preparing for the first coaching session
Step 3: The first coaching session
Step 4: Monthly coaching sessions
Step 5: Coaching Session Review & Evaluation
IMPORTANT: In order to protect both the coach and the emerging leader, private or unsupervised coaching sessions should be avoided. Coaching someone of the opposite sex should be avoided. If not, take any necessary steps to build in accountability with another adult during the coaching session, regardless of how “safe” the coach may feel with the emerging leader. Coach/mentors should model the importance of protecting your reputation and ministry for the emerging leader.