Developing a coaching model of ministry to mitigate moral drift in Special Operations

Pete Stone

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Developing a coaching model of ministry to mitigate moral drift in Special Operations

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Pete Stone. Developing a Coaching Model of Ministry to Mitigate Moral Drift In Special Operations. Wesley Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/fa99d65d-839f-4120-9894-28ab9327b09b.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

P. Stone. Developing a coaching model of ministry to mitigate moral drift in Special Operations. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/fa99d65d-839f-4120-9894-28ab9327b09b

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Pete Stone. Developing a Coaching Model of Ministry to Mitigate Moral Drift In Special Operations. Wesley Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/fa99d65d-839f-4120-9894-28ab9327b09b.

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Pete Stone

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'Soldiers serving in Special Operations Forces (SOF) live under enormous pressures to perform at the highest levels while sustaining a high, relentless operational tempo. Unless they remain grounded in an identity gives them meaning apart from their SOF profession, that pressure can more easily erode personal values, cause moral drift, and lead to unintended consequences. Chaplains serving in SOF must find effective ways to help mitigate this risk and support a flourishing life. The author received training in a Christian-based personal coaching program and implemented that coaching model with a test sample of five Soldiers serving in SOF to mitigate that risk. The author measured the effectiveness of the coaching process with direct observation, interviews and surveys, and determined that personal coaching effectively reduced the risk of moral drift in the subjects. The author concluded that the coaching model provides an effective way for chaplains serving in SOF to help Soldiers remain grounded in their identity outside of the SOF profession by helping them clarify their values, determine their priorities, and design actions that will align them with that identity. Personal coaching is an effective ministry tool chaplain can use to mitigate the risk of moral drift and support a flourishing life in the lives of their Soldiers.' -- Leaf [2].

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