BiblicalLeadership.com writer profile: Scott Couchenour

Scott Couchenour Jan. 28, 2021

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Tell us a little about yourself.

• Married 35+ years. 2 children, now married. 1 granddaughter.
• I'm on the worship team at my local church.
• I enjoy fly fishing, reading, spreadsheets, and coffee—lots of coffee
• I have an Instagram account called Coffeeprops which I enjoy curating.

Describe what kind of work you do, and what you've done in the past.

I spent over 25 years as COO and CEO of a multi-million dollar national family-owned business that coordinated the design and construction of churches. I have since left that field to pursue my coaching/consulting business (www.servingstrong.com).

I work with entrepreneurs and executives and deal in two specific areas with my clients: clarity and execution.

The clients I work with are high-energy, high-movement people. They always have a lot of ideas running around in their heads. They have a lot going on - a lot of noise. For the most part, many of these leaders/entrepreneurs have it pretty much under some sort of control. I work with the ones whose noise is at a level that impacts their effectiveness.

After we gain clarity in the moment, we work out a plan for the pieces of the noise that need action. I then act as a sort of project manager for them. Nothing ever gets done unless there is execution.

What was your first-ever leadership role?

Youth and music ministry when I was first married.

How has God grown you as a leader over the years?

He's shown me the importance of:

• Humility—that I do not have all the answers
• Hustle—that I can't just pray and sit and expect to presume on God
• Centering—that I must meditate on his Word

What's the hardest leadership lesson you've ever learned?

It doesn't matter if you're leading a noble organization, cash flow must be positive at all times.

What advice would you give to Christian leaders?

Always, always, always remember that God will forever be bigger than you can comprehend!

The moment you think you have Him figured out, you're already waist-deep in quicksand.

Most meaningful Scripture:

I have two:

• "Apart from Him I can do nothing." —John 15:5
• "For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you." —2 Chronicles 20:12

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Scott Couchenour has a combined 30 years of experience in ministry, business and entrepreneurship. He has the perspective any leader needs to grow further in their personal and professional life. Scott served as COO and CEO for a national multi-million dollar family-owned business. He has served in his local church as worship leader and various leadership positions. He serves as Trustee on the Nazarene Foundation Board, the Nazarene Theological Seminary Board, and Harmony Village Board. Learn More »

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