The Crucified Coach

The CRUCIFIED Coach

The Crucified Coach is not defined by wins, trophies, or applause. In Galatians, Paul writes that true coaching is about guiding others to grow through faith in Christ. He urges us to trust in God’s grace for spiritual growth, not a legalistic checklist. Coaching from the cross means dying to self, so that our influence points athletes to the Lord rather than to our own success.

This study will guide you through the essential truths of Galatians, equipping you to not only lead on the field but also foster deeper maturity and Christlikeness in your life and the lives of those you mentor, preparing them for challenges both in sports and in life.

The Crucified Coach calls us to live lives that reflect the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ, challenging us to grow in wisdom, humility, and love. Through this study, may you come to understand better the sanctification process of putting off the old self and putting on the new self in Christ.

Josh Thiessen, son of longtime coach and Kingdom Sports founder Gordon Thiessen, understands the influential role coaches play and the need to equip them with the wisdom of the Word of God. As the teaching pastor at Providence Bible Church near Omaha, NE, Josh is passionate about teaching and explaining Scripture verse by verse. He is married to Ashley and the father of four active boys. A graduate of The Master’s Seminary (M.Div. Th.M.), Josh is completing his Ph.D. at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.