Pairs well with the Coach/Mentor model Let’s say that you’re considering the Service Station model, but you’re feeling somewhat uncomfortable with its transactional feel. In that case, you might want to consider strategically pairing the Service Center model with the Coach/Mentor Connection model right from the beginning. This ministry pairing weds the “wholesale” service model of delivering basic physical neces- sities with the “retail” relational interaction between a coach (often a pastor or other ministry leader) and coachee. These two models can be mutually reinforcing and may actually work better in combination than as standalone models. Here’s why. The Service Station model can meet immediate needs and con- tinue to attract a critical mass of returning citizens. This creates trust and proximity. Then, once trust and proximity are established, the Coach/Mentor model can provide the missing one-on-one relational component for those who are open to it.
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