{"id":30273,"date":"2023-01-19T17:41:15","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T01:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/dlgp\/?p=30273"},"modified":"2023-01-19T17:41:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T01:41:15","slug":"mining-for-gold-in-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/dlgp\/mining-for-gold-in-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Mining for Gold in the Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

After reading Tom Camacho’s book, Mining for Gold<\/em>, my mind is full of thoughts of coaching. While I ran track and cross country in school, and so know something of coaching from that standpoint, I know very little of coaching from the author’s point of view. Basically, God as a refiner, and transforms us until we reflect His own image. [1] We as leaders in turn need to see the value of people around us. [2] I found lists throughout the book, in every section. These were included to help the reader make application of the material given. In one of the sections there was a list on building a coaching leadership culture. It is this list that I have chosen to focus on for this blog, and to apply these items to teaching young people. [3] I have chosen to do this because it is the most applicable to my own situation.<\/p>\n

Pray<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this item, the author recommends praying over your own life and those of the people around you, in my case, my students. [4] This is something I do regularly. It is in fact common practice for me to lay hands on the desks of my students before the day begins and pray by name for each of the ones that will sit in those desks during the day. Scripture encourages us to pray for all people in 1 Timothy 2:1.<\/p>\n

Depend on the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/p>\n

The author states, “The Holy Spirit is constantly at work in the lives of people.” [5] There are several passages about spiritual gifts, and I think 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 makes it particularly plain that they are given through the Holy Spirit. In thinking about my students, I know that those that are believers have been given spiritual gifts as well. And I know that those that are not yet believers have the Holy Spirit at work in their lives because “it is not God’s will that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9) [6] In working with them, I must depend on the Holy Spirit in all I do.<\/p>\n

Be Real<\/strong><\/p>\n

If anyone can see through you, it is teenagers. They know when you are being fake with them. They know if you genuinely care about them, or if you are just putting on a show. Camacho advises us to be honest about who you are. [7] I would add that when working with young people, be honest with them as well. They already know the truth. Don’t pretend.<\/p>\n

Be An Example<\/strong><\/p>\n

This one makes me think of the times in Scripture where Paul will say “imitate me as I imitate Christ” such as in 1 Corinthians 11:1. I strive to live my life in such a way that my students, and my co-workers, will see Christ in me. I believe that is what this point is all about.<\/p>\n

Be Patient<\/strong><\/p>\n

Camacho says, “Let God work out His will in His way and in His timing.” [8] Patience can be tricky working with middle school students. If you’re not careful, everything could become a battle. You have to take a step back from the situation at hand, take some deep breaths sometimes, and give it to God. You have to do exactly what Camacho is saying here… Let God work it out.<\/p>\n

Mine For Gold Everywhere, All Of The Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love this step – see every individual as a treasure! [9] Don’t be guilty of lumping them all together as a group or a class. Think of them individually, even as someone’s child. Know their parent, and the family they come from. Know where they live and their homelife. Then see beyond that. Allow them to thrive with you! [10]<\/p>\n

Build A Culture Of Grace<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 Corinthians 12:9 reminds us that God’s grace is made perfect in our weakness. [11] Camacho says that God’s grace is His supernatural power to change everything. [12] I’m so thankful for His grace in my own life, I can’t help but extend it to my students when they need it.<\/p>\n

Allow All The Gifts To Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

I need to allow my students to express whatever gifts they have to bring to the table, not only the gifts that I relate to me the most. [13] It doesn’t need to be just about what I most enjoy. [14] I need to keep in mind that the gifts of the Spirit are many, and my gifts are few. All of them need to be welcome in my classroom.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

In summary, this book taught me much about coaching and leadership, which I was unfamiliar with. I was able to apply it to my role as a teacher, and I enjoyed that.<\/p>\n

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[1] Camacho, Tom. 2019. Mining for Gold: Developing Kingdom Leaders through Coaching<\/i>. First published. Nottingham: IVP, p.1.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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[2] Ibid, p.26.<\/div>\n
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[3] Ibid, p.78-79.<\/div>\n
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[4] Ibid, p.78.<\/div>\n
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[5] Ibid, p.78.<\/div>\n
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[6] Crossway Bibles, ed. 2007. ESV: Study Bible: English Standard Version<\/i>. ESV text ed. Wheaton, Ill: Crossway Bibles, p.1540.<\/div>\n
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[7] Camacho, Tom. 2019. Mining for Gold: Developing Kingdom Leaders through Coaching<\/i>. First published. Nottingham: IVP, p.78.<\/div>\n
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[8] Ibid, p.79.<\/div>\n
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[9] Ibid, p.79.<\/div>\n
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[10] Ibid, p.79.<\/div>\n
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[11] Crossway Bibles, ed. 2007. ESV: Study Bible: English Standard Version<\/i>. ESV text ed. Wheaton, Ill: Crossway Bibles, p.1463.<\/div>\n
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[12] Camacho, Tom. 2019. Mining for Gold: Developing Kingdom Leaders through Coaching<\/i>. First published. Nottingham: IVP, p.79.<\/div>\n
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[13] Ibid, p.79.<\/div>\n
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[14] Ibid, p.79.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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