The Forward-Looking Coach

The Forward-Looking Coach explores Ecclesiastes’ timeless wisdom through the lens of coaching. This ten-week study will equip coaches with profound insights and practical tools to enhance their leadership and personal growth. Each chapter explores key themes from Ecclesiastes, presenting them in a way that is accessible and relevant to today’s coaching challenges.

From recognizing the limits and seasons in life to focusing on giving, listening before speaking, and knowing one’s limits, this study provides a comprehensive journey through the biblical text with implications for the modern coach. As you progress, you will learn to appreciate the simple things in life, be proactive, remember your purpose, and ultimately live your life with the end in mind. By the conclusion of this study, you will not only have a deeper understanding of Ecclesiastes but also a renewed perspective on your coaching. The Forward-Looking Coach is an essential guide for any coach seeking to lead with wisdom, purpose, and a forward-looking mindset.

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 currently completing his Ph.D. at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.