Coach Training For Leaders

Full Training Catalog

Following the completion of Module 1 (see below) participants in the Coach Training for Leaders program may choose (mix and match) modules that most closely relate to their specific area of interest.

  • NOTE: Each module includes individual sessions (scheduled separately) with coaching demonstration and competency assessment, as well as asynchronous learning through outside resources.
  • Each module may be used for CEU requirements and/or movement toward the next level of certification.
  • 10 hours of mentor coaching are required for certification. See description below.

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Module 1:   Coaching Foundations  (20 hours)
(This module or equivalent is required as a prerequisite for all other modules.)

The coaching foundations module equips the coach with the skills and coaching methods for successful leadership and coaching practice.

Training includes conversation around the book Co-Active Coaching (4th Edition) by Laura Whitworth, Karen Kimsey-House, Henry Kimsey-House, and Phillip Sandahl.

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Module 2: Coaching for Leadership (20 hours)
This module partners with pastors and church leadership to provide development of leadership skills and practices.

* Training includes group conversation around the books Leadership and Self-Deception, Fourth Edition: The Secret to Transforming and Unleashing Results (by The Arbinger Institute) and Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory (by Tod Bolsinger).

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Module 3: Coaching for Congregational Transformation (20 Hours)
This module introduces the coach to a clear process for partnering with local congregational leaders/pastors in congregational redevelopment. Includes an extensive toolbox of assessment tools and best practices for effective ministry.

* Training includes group conversation around the book Shift 2.0: Helping Congregations Back Into Effective Ministry and Shift 2.0 Activation Guide by Phil Maynard.

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Module 4: Discipleship Coaching (10 Hours)
This training equips the coach to assess and support the development of maturing disciples, utilizing a coaching approach.

* Training includes group conversation around the books Membership to Discipleship: Growing Mature Disciples Who Make Disciples by Phil Maynard and Disciple Like Jesus: Making Disciples Like Jesus Who Make Disciples Like Jesus by Phil Maynard and Eddie Pipkin.

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Module 5: Discipleship Pathway Coaching  (20 Hours)
This module provides a model for leading local church discipleship teams/pastors through the building of an intentional discipleship process and the development of discipleship coaching skills.

* Training includes group conversation around the books Membership to Discipleship: Growing Mature Disciples Who Make Disciples by Phil Maynard and Disciple Like Jesus: Making Disciples Like Jesus Who Make Disciples Like Jesus by Phil Maynard and Eddie Pipkin.

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Module 6: Advanced Coaching Skills (20 Hours)
This module builds on foundational coaching skills to support coaches as they work with groups and teams.

* This module includes conversation about the book Beyond Beliefs: Transformational Coaching with Heart by Vicki Escude, MA, MCC. 

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Module 7: Servant-Based Leadership (10 Hours)
This module equips coaches to support a servant style of leadership.

* All training materials are provided including: access to Readiness 360 survey, Real Discipleship survey, PDF versions of several books, and an extensive toolbox of assessment tools and planning templates.

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Module 8: Adaptive Leadership (20 Hours)
This training supports coaches in working with leaders to adapt to an ever-changing world.

* All training materials are provided including: access to Readiness 360 survey, Real Discipleship survey, PDF versions of several books, and an extensive toolbox of assessment tools and planning templates.

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Module 9: Coaching for a Culture of Hospitality (10 Hours)
This training equips coaches to support the development of a culture of hospitality in local congregational settings, as well as personal discipleship.

* All training materials are provided including: access to Readiness 360 survey, Real Discipleship survey, PDF versions of several books, and an extensive toolbox of assessment tools and planning templates.

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Mentor Coaching
We offer the 10 hours of mentor coaching as a group experience at least twice per year. Seven of the 10 hours are in a group setting over three months with each person coaching once and receiving in-depth feedback in a collaborative, appreciative, and dialogued process to increase the coach’s capability in coaching. There are three one-hour individual sessions with one of our mentor coaches, one of which is focused on a recording and transcript of a coaching session done by the student.

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2024 Fall Mentor Coaching Groups

  • THURSDAY, August 15th; TUESDAYS, September 10th, October 8th, and November 12th, 2024
    • 10:00 am-12:00 pm

*Additional groups may be added if the need arises; you may indicate interest in another option on the registration form.

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