In the cross-cultural ministry world, many field leaders and workers hold to the Expert Theory. This theory says that if a person hasn't become fluent in the local language, planted an indigenous church, or out-performed and out-lasted others in ministry, then they are not qualified to lead others.
Some try to use the Expert Theory to determine who is qualified to coach others.
My perspective is different. Read the whole article here, then leave a comment below.
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One of the main reasons people believe that leaders, mentors, and coaches should be experts is that these roles are viewed as someone will tell, teach, or consult.
If one's paradigm is that a leader (or coach) will be directive, advice-giving, and task-focused, then maybe an expert would better serve the need.
But from what I'm seeing, people are looking for leaders (and coaches) who empower others, listen well, work together, grow their staff, bring out the strengths in each person, and get things done in the process. Expertise in doing a task doesn't necessarily translate into these qualities.
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