VIBE Coaching Network
The acronym “VIBE” stands for Victory In Breaking Ethnocentrism. The vision of the VIBE Alliance is to bring senior pastors together to equip and empower them to lead their churches toward racial, ethnic, gender and socio-economic reconciliation. This is consistent with the goal of Salter McNeil & Associates (SMA), which is to “train leaders and transform communities” that are characterized by intercultural integrity.
The VIBE Alliance is distinctly different from other coaching networks because of Salter McNeil & Associates unique ability of assessing the spiritual environment, understanding the needs of the people and facilitating a powerful, spiritual experience so that true reconciliation can occur. SMA knows that this type of long-term, transformational change takes at least 3-5 years to accomplish. Therefore, through the VIBE Alliance, we develop the context for a multi-year relationship with pastors and churches to design and nurture a customized process to help them reach their goal of becoming a multiethnic/multiracial Christian community.
The 3 Core Values of the VIBE Alliance are:
Mentorship – Personal mentorship is fundamental for the VIBE Alliance. We realize that without a serious dedication towards mentorship, VIBE Alliance will not be effective in leading churches around the US to be third culture.
Fellowship – One of the main purposes of the VIBE Alliance is to connect like-minded third culture people together. We hope that through the gathering events and mentorship, lifelong friendships will emerge.
Ownership – Each participant in the VIBE Alliance will be held accountable to put into practice the things that they are learning from the coaching process. Ownership is required in order to be a part of the alliance. Ownership will be measured by attendance, participation and completion of assignments.
What You Receive
During your first year SMA:
- Organizes and prepares four cohort meetings
- Provides principle-centered coaching and training
- Creates a context for peer mentoring
- Ensures that the pastor owns the vision and is prepared to provide up-front leadership
- Helps pastors develop church-assessment skills based on the Reconciliation Cycle Model
- Clarifies the next steps that are needed to become a church of intercultural integrity
- Exposes pastors to resources and different models of multiethnic church ministry
- (**Extra service - Individual Coaching) Invests in the pastor’s personal, spiritual & professional growth thru individual coaching
Space is LIMITED and, unfortunately, we cannot accept everyone who applies. This network is not for everyone. Only those pastors who are serious about and ready to move forward in racial, ethnic and socio-economic reconciliation will be considered.
- You must be the Lead or Senior Pastor of a church who is currently leading a multi-ethnic congregation or in the process of planting a multi-ethnic church.
- Participate in all coaching sessions: Dates To be Determined (TBD). Sessions will begin with dinner on the first night from 4-9:00 PM. The second coaching day begins at 10:00 AM and ends at 4:00 PM.
- You will be notified of acceptance by phone and E-mail. Upon acceptance you will be responsible for paying for the first two coaching sessions in advance.
Investment
The cost for the VIBE Alliance is based upon a Value Based fee structure, which means that SMA offers a wide menu of services and is paid for the value added and our unique expertise.
Please contact us if you have any questions or would like more information about VIBE.