Courses
Course Calendar & Registration
Our training courses are very interactive and taught live online via Zoom in a variety of formats: 2-day, 4-week, 6-week, weekly sessions, or individual meetings with an instructor. Each course provides 15-20 hours of ICF approved coach-specific training. Due to accreditation standards and the interactive nature of our courses, attendance and participation are required to receive credit for each course.
Please Note: All course dates and times are tentative until officially open for registration. *Courses may be canceled if they do not meet minimum registration. All times are listed in Central Time (CT).
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| Course Name | Dates / Times | Instructor | Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Coaching | Sept. 9-30 (4x's Tuesdays 11am-2pm Central Time) | Benjamin Olsen, Paula Sutherland | Reg. Closed |
| Coaching Supervision | Sept. 11-Nov. 13 (class meets on first & last day 2:30-4pm + 4 one-on-one sessions scheduled w/Instructor) | Jessica Clark, Benjamin Olsen | Reg. Closed |
| Advanced Mentoring & Competencies Assessment | Sept. 11-Nov. 13 (class meets on first & last day 6:30-8pm + 4 one-on-one sessions scheduled w/Instructor) | Benjamin Olsen | Reg. Closed |
| Coaching for Spiritual Formation | *Sept. 19/20 (11am-5pm Central Time) | Paul Thome | Reg. Closed |
| Defining Your Coaching Practice | Sept. 25-Oct. 30 (6x's Thursdays 7-9pm Central Time) | Marissa Gleason | Reg. Closed |
| Building a Dynamic Coaching Relationship | Oct. 7-28 (4x's Tuesdays 11am-2pm Central Time) | Paula Sutherland, Jackie Adams | Reg. Closed |
| Introduction to Coaching | Oct. 17/18 (10:30am-4:30pm Central Time) | Benjamin Olsen, Jessica Clark | Reg. Closed |
| Group Mentor Coaching | Oct. 20-Nov. 24 (6x's Mondays 8-10pm Central Time) | Benjamin Olsen | Reg. Closed |
| Exploring Language in Coaching | Oct. 24/25 (11am-5pm Central Time) | Benjamin Olsen | Register |
| Introduction to Coaching | Oct. 30-Nov. 20 (4x's Thursdays 11am-2pm Central Time) | Benjamin Olsen, Paula Sutherland | Register |
| Coaching the Change Process | *Nov. 7/8 (10:30am-4:30pm Central Time) | Jessica Clark | Register |
| Coaching Through Conflict | *Nov. 15 & 22 (Saturdays 11am-5pm Central Time) | Bill Graybill | Register |
| Introduction to Coaching | *Dec. 6 & 13 (2 Saturdays 10am-4pm Central Time) | Benjamin Olsen | Register |
| Course Name | Dates / Times | Instructor | Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credential Re-up: 40hrs continuing ed. training, and 10 mentor hours | Takes place over the course of the trimester. Contact us for details. | Benjamin Olsen, Various Instructors TBD | Register |
| Credential Re-up: 40hrs continuing ed. training | Takes place over the course of the trimester. Contact us for details. | Benjamin Olsen, Various Instructors TBD | Register |
| January-April 2026 Courses | (Dates & Times to be posted in October) | Various TBD | Reg. Closed |
| Coaching Supervision | Jan. 21-Mar. 25 (meets on first & last day 3-4:30pm CT + 4 one-on-one sessions scheduled w/Instructor) | Jessica Clark | Register |
Course Descriptions
Discover Coaching – Free 45-Minute Discovery Event
Join our free online 45-minute Discover Coaching info session and Q&A. At the Global Center for Coaching, our training equips you to use coaching in three powerful ways: Enrich Everyday Relationships, Enhance Your Current Role, Expand Your Income & Impact. Explore how to partner with God in the process. Discover how coaching can change lives – including your own.
Introduction to Coaching (Establishing Core Coaching Skills)
This course provides a basic foundation for understanding and practicing coaching skills. Topics include: core coaching skills, coaching conversation models, biblical foundations for coaching, the difference between coaching and other helps, and how you can use coaching in any setting.
This course is a prerequisite for all other courses.
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The environment felt safe and genuine, and material is life transforming and applicable. I will start to incorporate coaching in my relationships and ministries settings. – Mary S.
I have the basic skills necessary to begin practicing and to be confident that I am on the right track. – Khalil B.
Attending the class has helped me to refine my communication skills, become more self-aware, and develop a deeper understanding of my client’s needs. I am excited to see the positive changes it will make as a result. – Sabrina S.
I think the introduction to the coaching mindset and the coach approach to having intentional conversations is the most valuable thing I learned. – Marc P.
I learned that coaching is much more challenging than I thought it would be, but also can be more impactful than I thought it could be. – Cory R.
This class makes me want to coach even more. – Eric H.
The focus on experiential learning was excellent. The content was rich around coaching mindset, language, skills, distinctions and models which were immediately put into practice and refined over the two days. – Abby S.
The flow of the material was especially valuable. The intentionality the instructors brought to every element to assure we connected with the material was terrific. – Cindy S.
The Zoom classroom setting was better than I expected. The interactions with other students and instructors were God appointments. The skill practices really helped me see what I needed improvement on but also gave me hope and encouragement for what’s to come. – Sally R.
The practicing of the skills was super helpful. It’s one thing to learn about something, but so helpful to start applying the skills right away. – Jodi H.
Both the mindset and the skills shared and practiced in class were transformational. As a church leader in senior leadership, I have in just days adjusted the way I try to communicate with those I lead and work side by side with. I so look forward to developing my coaching mindset and skills. Wish I would have heard this years ago. Those I work with would be better off. – Robert J.
The content and peer coaching was fantastic. Practicing the skills we were learning further solidified the process. – Jacob R.
It has already been a great influence on my conversations. I think it is a great tool in my toolbox as a pastor. – Nathan B.
Not having any previous formal education around coaching, it has given me a solid foundation of knowledge and basic skills to coaching. – Naomi L.
A good balance of knowledge and personal stories. Great interaction in the zoom setting. – Thomas H.
It was insightful information with practical learning. I am just learning to be a coach so it’s giving me the tools to begin this journey. – William H.
I am much more aware of what it means to have a coaching mindset and what distinguishes it from other relationships. – Emily C.
Great overview and introduction. It already has made me a more thoughtful listener, observer and question asker. – Jesse A.
It was a very supportive environment to try new skills. The content was clear, carefully chosen and well illustrated with both diagrams and stories. This class gave me confidence to jump in and try coaching. I’m ready for the next class. – Heather S.
Loved all of it! It will influence everything! – Chris L.
The power of inquiry-based models for facilitating change and ownership. The coaching examples, and the invitation to practice with the instructor guidance is crucial at this stage to help understand what is and is not good coaching. – Steve M.
Building a Dynamic Coaching Relationship
This course focuses on building a dynamic relationship with the client. Attention is given to how to set yourself up for a successful coaching engagement. Topics include: developing a curious and client-centered mindset, ethical practices, client compatibility, intake and contracting. Also, you will receive sample paperwork and resources to use from your first interaction to your last.
Prerequisites: Intro to Coaching.
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The ICF ethics discussions provided an orientation and understanding of what the expectations are for coaches. The focus on the client and relationship was powerful. I learned the importance of “intentional” listening. I walked away with a clearer understanding of how to define who I am and the value of coaching. – Barbara J.
I had the mind-shift that coaching is a conversation between the PBC and themselves. Coaching isn’t about getting to a specific point, but about moving forward—getting out of the box. – Marc P.
I received a ton of new ideas and approaches to things I had and had not considered. – John S.
This class has really changed my way of thinking about coaching. Formerly I put a lot of pressure on myself to be a certain coach, but I realize that leaning into skills and what the client brings to the table along with guidance from the Holy Spirit is enough. – Carolyn H.
It’s helping me SLOW DOWN and CALM DOWN, realize I have the confidence to do this. I can let the PBC do the hard work and be there to help them through it. – Andrew W.
I think this class will form the foundation of my coaching business and the foundation of the first few sessions of each coaching client I see. – Gil S.
All of the skill practices, discussions, and real-time feedback from the instructors and peers were valuable. – Laurel B.
This class offered practical tools, like samples of coaching agreements, ample time for skills practice, and really helpful examples from the instructor’s coaching experience. It is easily my favorite class of the ones I have taken so far! – Andrea E.
Gave me more confidence in trying different skills and to start a new coaching relationship. – Dean C.
This class helped me feel more confident and clear about how to start coaching relationships. It was also helpful in reminding me to just enjoy coaching. – Sara B.
Very interactive. I think it helped me realize there are many styles to coaching, not just one perfect way to coach. – Carol C.
Great foundational pieces to build a solid practice with. It gave me freedom to build my practice with good basics but to make it my own—my own voice, agreements, intake process, fees, schedules, just to name a few. – Sally R.
I have more confidence in why I value coaching and how I can serve others through coaching. – Tange T.
Great supportive group and people that stretch us. A very respectful environment where everyone was meant to feel safe and able to open up freely. – Corey S.
The live feedback while coaching was fantastic. I am working hard to “work less” listen more and let my client explore. – Katie L.
It’s foundational and formative. I’m very new to coaching, so this was great timing! – Ryan M.
This class was a turning point where I truly began to see myself as a coach. – Michelle T.
This will influence every aspect of how I approach and maintain the coaching relationship going forward. – Sharmila M.
The most valuable thing I learned is that the coach can lean on their strengths and creativity in their approach to the coaching relationship. I am more equipped to start a coaching practice, and I have more insight on key components of the ICF process than I did before the class. – Alissa H.
This was probably my favorite coaching class so far! I also feel like I am walking away with a more refined idea of who I want to be as a coach and who I want to coach. – Jennifer H.
Sharp focus, easy going, years of experience and anecdotes and materials brought to the table and shared freely. – Steve M.
Coaching the Change Process
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary for coaching people and groups through change, transition, and transformation. Attention is given to understanding different types of proactive change, how to use coaching to initiate positive change, how to support people going through transitions, and how to help people establish themselves in times of deep transformation.
Prerequisites: Intro to Coaching.
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I appreciated the instructor providing a variety of learning activities throughout the classes. I couldn’t count the number of modalities used. The class environment and interactions were supportive and encouraging. The skills practices were focused and helpful. – Susan M.
The definitions were more clear in my mind and I felt like I had the right tools and preparation to coach well in these areas. It was a great balance of information, helpful tools, and practice coaching/feedback. – Deanna B.
Breaking down the differences between change, transition, and transformation was helpful because it allowed me to understand what the PBC might be dealing with, which makes me better prepared to address their needs. – Adeniyi T.
The coaching and feedback was exceptional. I learned more practical skills that I needed. – John S.
I really appreciated the coaching feedback from other coaches and the instructor. I also love the models or tools that can be used as a coach when navigating these scenarios. – Kelly B.
Having multiple skill practices with different people at the beginning helps me to feel connected with others. – David H.
This class gave me so many insights and tools for helping people navigate change well. – Tanya P.
I appreciate the use of the questions and group activities to go into more depth on the content. – Naomi L.
Well facilitated and paced with a good mix of lectures, discussions, and practice times. Lots of space for discussions and practices in big and small groups. – Sharon Y.
The tools provided in this class are essential to the coaching skills and areas I would like to focus on. – Angela W.
Created great flow and expanded learning throughout. Massive help and in an area that has tremendous impact with greater and greater frequency. – Corey S.
Hit the perfect balance between explaining and having us learn through practice. Absolutely knocked it out of the park! I have a grid for pinpointing where people are in the processes of change, transition and transformation. – Ryan M.
Overall, I thought the environment, instruction, activities and skill practices were awesome! I feel better equipped to help someone through a change or transition. – Jenny H.
Facilitation was thoughtful, concise, and helpful. I loved this highly practical and powerful course. – Jared B.
Great refresher for a certified PCC coach and great content to understand the change process on a deeper level. It improved my coaching skills and style – Kris C.
Fabulous! Ample practical application and opportunities to explore material in several ways. – Susan C.
I particularly liked the visual models and the metaphors that were used. I will be able to identify more quickly the transitions that clients are experiencing and coach into those changes. – Gregg P.
I learned ways to help guide someone through a major change in their lives. This class will help me process more with my client rather than trying to conquer the situation. – Patrick C.
Well balanced between new knowledge and application. Understanding the process of change will heavily influence the way I coach. – John Y.
I appreciated seeing models of change and the complexity people experience when they experience change and transition. – Angelina Y.
Coaching the Person
This course focuses on practical tools to use when coaching clients in a wide range of personal, life and family issues. Special attention is given to helping develop the six basic components of personal coaching: goals, tolerations, needs, values, boundaries, and standards. Using these tools helps the person you are coaching to show up to life as the person God intended them to be.
Prerequisites: Intro to Coaching.
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The whole “coaching is helping the client have a conversation with themselves” definitely changed my view of coaching and improved my approach towards it. – Cory R.
This was probably the most helpful class so far! I really appreciated learning the models and then having time to coach around them with direct feedback from the instructors. This has been the most transformative for me in my coaching. Thank you! – Melissa F.
This class has helped me learn how to get my coachees out of their boxes so that they can gain a better perspective on their situations and be able to find the best course of actions in moving forward. – Deanna B.
Everything worked well. I want to utilize more outside-in and value-based coaching to coach the person and their goal/task. – Mary S.
I really liked the different tools and how to bring them in naturally. I’ve already used some in my coaching sessions. – Jodi H.
Group Mentor Coaching
This course helps coaches grow in their skill and demonstration of the core coaching competencies. This allows students to coach and be coached in an environment that includes feedback with the purpose of enhancing their ability to coach with greater effectiveness. Group Mentor Coaching is designed to fulfill the ICF and CCNI credentialing allowance of up to 7 group mentor hours of the 10 required mentor hours.
Prerequisites: Intro to Coaching, Building a Dynamic Coaching Relationship, and more than 15 logged hours of coaching. Full attendance and participation are required.
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It was helpful to hear other coaches coach and to have feedback from many different perspectives. – Brenda S.
Doing coaching with real-time feedback, and later peer feedback, helped me notice valuable things about my coaching. Active listening to the client, and to the Holy Spirit, are both essential to help the client grow. – David B.
This class, along with Competencies, brought the whole program together for me. This summer was life-changing for me in respect to my coaching and as a person. – Sharon V.
The core competencies were always a framework and guide, but the instructor also imparted real-life knowledge and perspectives to help each of us coach with our souls. – Stephanie W.
This class makes me believe that I need a mentor/supervisor whom I can rely on and be vulnerable with through my coaching journey. – Hana C.
This class helped me bring together a lot of the skills learned in other classes. My biggest personal improvement was becoming comfortable with letting the client lead the coaching conversation and letting go of the feeling that I needed to be leading it somewhere. – Mark D.
This class was perfectly drawn up and flawlessly executed. The skills practice was non-stop! An excellent method. – John S.
This class will change the way I coach by allowing me to build confidence that my style can truly be my own. – Melinda K.
The gentle critique of my peer coaching was tremendously effective. This class has taken me from feeling awkward in a coaching conversation to confident comfort. It is the capstone in my training thus far. – Dallas F.
This was an ongoing laboratory for skills development and I saw significant improvement for each of us. I have greater confidence about my base of skills. I have a more relaxed presence with coaching clients. I have better intuition about what question will help the client most. – Randy R.
It helped me ask more concise questions, ditch the script, and I feel comfortable bringing myself into the coach-client relationship. – David H.
This class was extremely valuable for allowing me to practice coaching and receive immediate feedback. I noticed significant improvement in my coaching effectiveness over the 6 weeks we met. – Jason D.
Every class influences how I coach. As I pick up on other people’s strengths, or see how a tool is employed, I try it out on my next coaching session. In other words, the more good examples I take in, the more confident I feel as I try them out. – Dinah S.
1.Learn the knowledge of ICF Competencies, 2.Real practice peer coaching during class 3.Instant feedback by instructors and peers. It’s a safe environment of learning, growing, and supporting. – Jenny R.
Explanation of the competencies at a granular level made it very applicable. The class increased my awareness of the competencies and has strengthened my “coach approach” by utilizing them in coaching conversations. – Jared B.
I cleaned up my language a lot, became more concise and impactful, and tidied my process as a coach. – Nexa A.
Having the instructor “teach” or go over the Core Competencies in the beginning of class was great. Great environment, interaction and skills practice. – Jenelle M.
This class helped me see different coaching styles among the class and learn other ways of asking questions. – Mary S.
I developed a richer understanding of ICF Competencies and what it truly means to embody them in my coaching practice. I received invaluable feedback on my coaching, deepened my understanding of core competencies and had the opportunity to observe other excellent coaches, all contributing to my growth as a coach. – Marc P.
Classmates, as has been the case in almost every coaching course I’ve taken, were amazing. Their passion for coaching and love for Jesus comes through. – Daniel R.
They did amazing at covering content while maximizing engagement and application while managing tie well for a packed full course. Amazing job done! – Corey S.
Exploring Language in Coaching
Prerequisites: Intro to Coaching.
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The content was helpful as we develop skills in coaching and learn core values in Christian coaching. The teachers and peers were very encouraging and offered great feedback. – Ann S.
The content was very practical. It helped me to look at language and communication in different ways. It opened me up to different ways people communicate that reveal thoughts and patterns of thinking and processing. – Min K.
I enjoyed it all. I like the format of how each class tends to flow. The breakout coaching sessions are really helpful. – Jacob R.
This was an incredibly practical course with great opportunities to practice what we were learning. – Darilyn F.
Very tangible content that is easy to implement into coaching. They encouraged and informed well and gave good feedback. – Jesse A.
I can truly say all of the content was valuable and I’ve used the majority of the tools I learned in Language of Coaching within my current coaching practice. – Anna K.
Breaking into coaching sessions right after learning the material was very helpful. It gave us a chance to apply and practice the new skills presented. This class has given me a fresh way to approach the client and things to notice and look for throughout each coaching session. – Donna J.
It will give me much more awareness during my coaching conversations, specifically surrounding the type of language the PBC is using. – Jacob Y.
Exploring different ways to ask powerful questions and make powerful interventions in the process of a coaching conversation was terrific. It already has influenced my coaching in giving me way more freedom to be creative and flexible with the types of questions and interventions I feel free to explore. The results have been great! – Peter N.
A very comfortable environment where we could learn by doing…trying new techniques without fear. I actually now believe coaching is something I can learn and fully utilize. – George C.
I enjoyed the process of learning. Modeling coaching, keeping students engaged, frequent feedback and practice. I feel I have more tools in my bag and I’m excited to start practicing with them. – Steve M.
It brought awareness to my strong skills and well as my to be developed skills. – Claire L.
Top-shelf training, clear material and presentation and pacing with a good mix of lecture and discussions. – Pete D.
Using the skills learned in the class will make me a better listener. – John Y.
This class gave me some practical tools to become more efficient and concise in my coaching and to be cognizant of what really is helpful. Marta G.
All the content was great. This might be the most influential class to date on how I coach and how I listen to the people I minister to in general. Very valuable skills for all areas of life. – Jenny H.
Defining Your Coaching Practice
This course helps students come up with an action plan for how they will implement their skills in their current role, ministry or marketplace setting. Focus is given to knowing yourself as a coach, what you offer, who you serve, how you intend to use your coaching skills, and your strategy for growing your practice and use of your skills. Basic principles for establishing a coaching practice, ethical issues in coaching, and expanding clientele are addressed.
Prerequisite: Intro to Coaching, Building a Dynamic Coaching Relationship, 1 other course, and more than 20 logged hours of coaching.
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It gave me more tools and ideas to help someone hone in on what unique contribution they can make for the kingdom. – George M.
Largely due to this class, I have discovered a niche I’m excited about and have a simple business plan to get started. – Carolyn T.
It was valuable to hear how other students plan to use their coaching. – Tyler C.
It comprehensively covered all the necessary information about setting up and succeeding in a coaching business. The class provided more depth and focus for kicking off my business. It will influence the way I coach in that I walked away with the understanding that I am a business owner, not just someone who coaches to help others. – Brenda S.
The class environment was wonderful; peers were willing and eager to help each other in class and after class. – Hana C.
There was emphasis on key principles to be applied over a wide variety of types of coaching businesses. – Rob D.
The class was great for me for getting my ideas about my coaching business out of my head and into an actual business plan. Concepts to reality! This class, in conjunction with the other two advanced courses that I am taking this semester, just really pulled all of the learning together for me and helped me focus in on the why and the how of what I will do with all of it. – Tori D.
Great mix of group discussion, breakouts, and instruction. I will coach more confidently Knowing the value I bring. – Marc P.
I think the sharing of the learning experiences was valuable. – Robert J.
Class environment was kind, encouraging, and collaborative. – Kellie S.
This class helped me clarify my personal approach to using my coaching skills and mindset in the world. Before the class, I saw myself as one of many in a crowd of faceless coaches; I now see myself as a unique individual who embodies a coaching mindset in service to a particular group of individuals who could benefit from a coaching relationship with me, specifically. This has led to greater confidence and bolder vision as I move forward with growing my coaching practice in my own way. – Heather S.
Gave me courage to be specific about how I am going to use coaching professionally. – Lauren P.
This is about why am I doing this? What is God putting in front of me to honor and to go forward with? The ability to word- smith this idea is very helpful. The interviews with established coaches enhanced my understanding of what coaches do. They actually ‘hold’ people in a special way. – Lisa P.
I thoroughly enjoyed our class environment. All the coach and class interactions were respectful, helpful, and unique. The reading and class discussions have reminded me of the reason I decided to become a helper. It has also given me more courage and confidence to take the next steps in building my coaching practice mainly for my clients and not just for myself. – Carolyn H.
“Who has the Lord made me to be as a coach?” Trusting in His unique design of me, AND how that integrates with good coaching practice. One of my main lessons was discovering some of the vast resources out there to improve my coaching. I see myself as a lifelong learner as I continue to develop as a coach. – David B.
The most valuable things I learned in this class were the nuts and bolts of starting a business. Second, I can get help from other coaches who have already set up a practice/LLC. Third, clarity around messaging. I am more confident about starting a new ministry from scratch with the business and marketing components. – Sergio A.
I was challenged to consider coaching as a business and not simply an opportunity to help others. I am a business-thinking person, but honestly, I hadn’t given this side of the chance for coaching much consideration until now. I now have a plan! – James G.
It has helped me to consider my future in coaching and at least come up with a few short-term goals to help me be intentional about moving forward in this season of pastoral ministry. – Jeremy H.
It has already changed the way I view my practice, and it has helped me to see that I will certainly come across situations that I’m unsure of, but I need to trust the process and the things I’ve learned, and I will be okay. This class gave me the opportunity to talk with other experienced coaches and ask questions that would specifically apply to my practice, and that has been very helpful in building my confidence as a coach. – Robin F.
The Neuroscience of Coaching (elective option)
This course addresses developments in neuroscience as they relate to coaching. Attention is given to practical approaches to growth and change that can generate powerful results in the person or team being coached. Skill development focuses on incorporating the knowledge of a neuroscience informed approach into your core coaching competencies.
Prerequisites: Intro to Coaching, Building a Dynamic Coaching Relationship, 1 other course, and more than 15 logged hours of coaching.
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This class was great. The concepts covered on the brain are foundational to coaching and explain the reason behind methods used. – Melissa F.
I believe this class should be one of the first classes required for the program. I will approach my coaching through the neuroscience lens. – Yolanda B.
The Neuroscience of Coaching will deepen your understanding of how the brain functions under stress, improving your ability to help clients manage challenges effectively. The instructor equipped me with invaluable strategies that integrate neuroscience-based techniques in coaching. This class led to a true kairos moment — a breakthrough in my own thinking about the art of coaching. I highly recommend you take this class! – Pete D.
Great balance of teaching and practicing. – Renate S.
The information was very in-depth but was delivered in digestible bites. It was very applicable and an invaluable resource for holistic coaching. The instructor held a consistent pace, mixed up the delivery of concepts, and kept us on the edge, wanting to know more. – Martin K.
The information and text for study is FABULOUS! A game changer for becoming a REALLY good coach! – Christine M.
The class gave me the tools and mindset to pay attention to the client’s thought movements. – Dean C.
It was fun, extremely informative and helpful not just for coaching but for life and health in general. Definitely going to help with coaching habit formation and moving clients past negative mindsets that ae not serving them well. – Corey S.
It opened new ways to think about how to coach and to look at other possible things to ask about. – KathyGrace D.
The skills learned were excellent. Will completely change the way I coach now. Even the questions that start the coaching conversation. – Sharmila M.
Love the textbooks and how practical the course was. It’s given me more motivation to create psychological safety and then the confidence to push my clients to greater heights. – Katie L.
The instructor allowed for lots of discussion and interaction on the various facts. The brain facts I grasped were very helpful in understanding how people need to attach before they can change. How to use the right questions to overcome fear and the ability for the brain to rewire itself. – Gil S.
It was fun, extremely informative and helpful not just for coaching but for life and health in general. Definitely going to help with coaching habit formation and moving clients past negative mindsets that ae not serving them well. – Corey S.
It opened new ways to think about how to coach and to look at other possible things to ask about. – KathyGrace D.
The skills learned were excellent. Will completely change the way I coach now. Even the questions that start the coaching conversation. – Sharmila M.
Love the textbooks and how practical the course was. It’s given me more motivation to create psychological safety and then the confidence to push my clients to greater heights. – Katie L.
The instructor allowed for lots of discussion and interaction on the various facts. The brain facts I grasped were very helpful in understanding how people need to attach before they can change. How to use the right questions to overcome fear and the ability for the brain to rewire itself. – Gil S.
Coaching Through Conflict (elective option)
This course provides the knowledge and practical skills to help individuals and teams navigate conflict. Attention is given to how people handle conflict, while presenting conflict resolution models and coaching tools to equip the coach to work with confidence.
Prerequisites: Intro to Coaching, Building a Dynamic Coaching Relationship, 1 other course, and more than 15 logged hours of coaching.
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Such great content for cultivating trust and safety with clients. Reminds us that in conflict resolution topics how important it is that we coach the client and not the problem. – Christine M.
The tender, and oft-so present, reality of conflict can be coached—“managed, not necessarily solved.” – David M.
I really liked the class and would not change anything. It’s a “new” way to think about conflict management. – James G.
Loved the small-group brainstorming and brief skills practice. Very fun and helpful! I also developed better relationships with classmates through these activities. – Kelly B.
Normalizing conflict and equipping myself and others to graciously navigate it is an invaluable tool. The content has been very relevant and made me more aware. – Lauren P.
This class has given me tools to use during my sessions to help draw out of the person being coached. I have begun to explore more options during the brainstorm or playground phase, something that was encouraged of us throughout the class. – Laurie D.
It provided a valuable new perspective that I will use not just in coaching clients, but also in my day-to-day life. – Robin F.
I already took away some solid tools that I will use in my practice. – Valerie P.
A fantastic combination of lectures and breakout sessions. – Renate S.
It was very powerful to be guided through and have the tools and models applied to my personal life before being encouraged to utilize them with clients. It not only taught me how to use and apply them, but the impact was so strong that I believe it will help me remember I have these tools and to also use them. – Tracy B.
I have a deeper self-awareness of my own tendencies in conflict and feel better equipped to help clients deal with conflict with confidence. – Marc P.
I have gained more tools for raising self-awareness and managing conflict in my own life, as well as for my perspective clients. – Mary S.
The class environment was open, inviting and conducive for learning. The illustrations, skill practices and course material enhanced my learning and the ability to use skills learned in my personal life and coaching practice. – Barbara J.
I have gained insights and learned skills and understanding on how to approach relational conflicts, and ways to help others who are in conflict. – Michelle T.
I feel confident about coaching through conflict. I will also use these skills in my secular job when conflict arises. – Sharmila M.
Coaching for Spiritual Formation (elective option)
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to apply coaching to faith conversations. Attention is given to how a coach approach can be effective for helping others grow in their relationship with God, how coaching can be expressed in the ministries of a local church or any relationship, and the relationship between coaching competencies and Christian practices.
Prerequisites: Intro to Coaching, Building a Dynamic Coaching Relationship, 1 other course, and more than 15 logged hours of coaching.
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Good questions for moving people onward in their spiritual development. – James G.
It gives me the freedom to know I can use more than one way of coaching. – Josh B.
This class gave me new tools and a greater awareness of how to coach the client, not the problem. Additionally, this course gave me more confidence in my coaching practice. Because of this course, I have practical items I have calendared as a follow-up. – Sergio A.
It gave me a window into how we can take a Christian journey and even coach that. – Tammy R.
I’m excited to incorporate some of the coaching tools I learned about coaching people grappling with paradox and seeking spiritual growth and transformation. – Marc P.
I think this class more than any other has me feeling more confident and capable in coaching. This is the area in which I want to coach (in a ministry context) and the course content, skills practices, and informative feedback was so helpful. I think this is the class I needed to help me move forward in having more confidence in the fact that the PBC has their own answers and that the Holy Spirit is certainly involved and I can rely on Him as I listen actively and intently in helping me form timely and thought-provoking questions for the PBC. – Stacy W.
My skills are sharpened, and I have new tools which will help my coach better! – Kris C.
The authenticity and interaction. Loved it! Excellent! – Jayson N.
This class really showed how the word of God can be broken down and to utilize the strategy Jesus used when talking to people. – Patrick C.
Using Assessments in Coaching (elective option)
Prerequisites: Intro to Coaching, Building a Dynamic Coaching Relationship, 1 other course, and more than 15 logged hours of coaching.
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This was a fun, practical, and helpful class to have assessments in a coach’s toolbox to use with clients.
I especially enjoyed learning about all of the different tools and assessments that are available and how to implement them with my style of coaching. A lot of really applicable content.
I feel more empowered and equipped to move into the next level of coaching.
Overall a fantastic class! The exposure to so many different tools will allow me to dive in as I see fit with my clients.
I feel this will enhance my coaching services. I plan to use a few of the assessments with clients who are seeking more practical and tangible tools.
This class gave me more resources to help clients with self-discovery, blind spots and forward movement. – Yolanda B.
It was good to go through various assessments and tools actually taking time to do them myself. – Melissa F.
The most valuable thing I learned is when and how to use the assessments, especially how to coach around the results. I appreciated the exposure to several new-to-me tools. – Pete N.
I saw the value of the content. I can use these tools with my clients. – Sabrina S.
The class environment was excellent…I thought the tools were an excellent way to enhance growth. – Ferenc S.
The whole class was a great exposure to what is out there as tools for us. Loved the breakout sessions. We have a great base of tools to use. – John Y.
It was great to recognize the launching point or deep dive assessments, inventories and tools provide. It felt like I was equipped with knowledge for how to utilize new tools in a coach approach. – Jared B.
Learning the spectrum and types of assessments and how to coach through them. Recognizing that people come to the table with all sorts of associations and assessments. I feel more confident using assessments in a coaching context. – Katie L.
Coach Approach to Ministry (elective option)
Prerequisites: Intro to Coaching, Building a Dynamic Coaching Relationship, 1 other course, and more than 15 logged hours of coaching.
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The class was truly enriched by the presence of the instructor and guests who were highly knowledgeable and experienced in the field. They brought a wealth of fascinating content that left everyone captivated and engaged. – Sabrina S., Rocklin, CA
Ben is passionate about coaching and cares about his students. His material was organized and arranged in a way that supported learning and practice. Coaching is such a powerful tool to implement within the ministry setting, especially as it pertains to evangelism. I have learned many ways to apply coaching within the church and in my ministry. – Roni S., Washougal, WA
Exceeded my expectations. Learned so much about the coach approach. The coach approach is so helpful in gospel-centered community and evangelism. Very insightful and helpful. – Justin V., Memphis, TN
It caused me to reflect on how Jesus did ministry and how to be a minister more focused on others than on myself. – Jenny H., Lincoln, NE
I had little knowledge of a coach approach and through this semester now understand it to be a vital tool for my ministry pursuits. This course allowed me to see a different perspective on how the Gospel can come to bear in a person’s life. – Jose A., Albuquerque, NM
Enjoyed every discussion, reflection, and insight shared. I loved everything about it. It is evident we all come away with new spiritual growth by the Spirit’s work on us as well. I am more aware that as a coach, I am walking with two partners—one is the PBC, the other is the Holy Spirit. He is doing most of the work to illuminate the PBC. I am a co-laborer, a thought-partner, a listener, a questioner, and an encourager. – Sharon Y., Sunnyvale, CA
There was great benefit to having a class made up of students in ministry. Not only were the conversations more relevant for everyone, it gave a way to envision deeper ways to use what I’ve learned through the program. The framework of the class was also very immersive. The feedback on posts was especially life-giving and useful. – Sharon V., Washington, NH
Good overview of coaching. The course contributed helpful strategies for pastoring and discipling others. – Adam D., Norton Shores, MI
This course very much contributed to my gospel-centered learning. – Bruce D., Saratoga, CA
It caused me to realize that a coach approach to ministry is applicable in almost any ministry context and is others-focused, which fits perfectly within ministry and serving—especially within a discipleship setting. Coaching is all about transformation, as is the gospel, so this course helped me to connect the dots on how I can use a coach approach to help lead others in their transformation and in sharing Christ with others. – Stacy W., Charleston, WV
The most valuable takeaway from this class for me was the opportunity to think and process the tangible application and use of coaching within the local church and its various ministry needs. The class provided just enough accountability and structure to push me to move coaching from theory to practice, to experiment in my own implementation of a coach approach in the church, and to process and reflect with others on what worked or didn’t work. – Jason D., Beaverton, OR
Growing every week with readings, watching videos, classes, peer coaching, questions, and the way to use coaching in ministries are very practical. This class helps me to be a better listener and more curious about others. – Jenny R., Sunnyvale, CA
Coach Approach to Leading and Managing (elective option)
Prerequisites: Intro to Coaching, Building a Dynamic Coaching Relationship, 1 other course, and more than 15 logged hours of coaching.
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The material and resources are extremely well suited to the subject. – Robert J.
Everything was great. My favorite part is real-life examples and stories that bring the material to life, help make the connection, and aid retention. – Renate S.
The lessons and stories impacted me greatly and will remain with me. I will come more prepared for difficult conversations. I will consider the impact a coaching mindset and skills can have on individuals, a team, and an organization. – Donna J.
I enjoyed this class very much, with small sizes, high-quality content, and a high-standard instructor. – Hana C.
I could see immediate applications and it completely updated my understanding of the concept. Evaluating specific responsibilities and development levels was an aha moment. I plan to incorporate this immediately in a project I am doing at work as well as consider it in my individual coaching. – Jim G.
Through the class I learned a good coach is positive, enthusiastic, supportive, trusting, focused, goal-oriented, knowledgeable, observant, respectful, patient, and an active listener.
I will definitely be bringing these tools to my coaching of leaders and teams.
Research Project (elective option)
This course is designed for coaches to research and explore select topics and gain practical and valuable insight from those findings to effect change in the field of coaching. This course helps coaches focus on passion topics that align with their niche, desires, or goals in the field.
Prerequisites: Intro to Coaching, Building a Dynamic Coaching Relationship, 2 other course, and more than 30 logged hours of coaching.
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This project has significantly influenced how I will embody the coaching mindset outside of my sessions with clients. It has also significantly influenced how I will run my business so that I can continue to serve my clients in the ways I love doing. – Caran J.
Very helpful to put together all the pieces and figure out what my next step might look like. – Aaron H.
It helped to process and consolidate various learnings from the whole program, books, media, etc. so that I can be better prepared to start my coaching business. – Carolyn T.
Thinking through key lessons learned from interviews and research and writing the next steps to take to launch a coaching business was most helpful. I have a better understanding of what is involved in starting a coaching business. – Mark D.
It really helped develop my next steps in coaching. – Jill H.
It continues to strengthen my focus on building a coaching business and to shorten some of my learning curve. It opened the door to networking with other more experienced coaches. – Mike T.
I got a lot of personal clarity for my own life and the next steps. – Amy T.
I now have a business plan and a course of direction or path to begin walking. – Jason G.
Both students and instructor were helpful, insightful, and kind. – Brenda S.
It made me digest and think through things in a very thorough way and put a rough action plan together. I realized the value of those who have gone before me in the profession, practice, and business of coaching. I will be very cognizant of, and proactive in, looking to others for guidance, wisdom, and practical ideas on how to approach and run a coaching business. – Randy M.
Coaching Supervision
This course is designed to give the coach individual feedback focused on the being of the coach. Individual challenges are addressed while maximizing the strengths of the coach. Emphasis is given to creating awareness of factors that influence how the coach shows up for the client, along with exploring solutions to increase self-efficacy and enhance personal agency. Upon completion, coaches will take away a rich experience having interacted with a seasoned coach and the confidence to thrive within their ministry or work setting.
Prerequisites: Intro to Coaching, 5 other courses including Group Mentor, and more than 40 logged hours of coaching.
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Made me a better coach. – Aaron H.
This class facilitated my improved coaching presence and confidence. – Brenda S.
Receiving individual coaching feedback from instructors and supervisor coaches has been one of the most helpful parts of the overall program at Western. – Mark D.
I felt that I mattered and was embraced for who I am and encouraged and challenged to keep on growing, learning… getting better and better. I can’t say enough about the strengthening I received with one-on-one mentor coaching. This class set the stage to spring from. I am hopeful… encouraged, and more forgiving of myself. – Sharon V.
It gave me confidence as a coach. – David H.
It has already informed me on ideas I can implement as I build my business and coach. – Mike T.
One-on-one mentoring was so valuable as well as our community class time. – Susie C.
I was on the sidelines as far as, do I want to begin a coaching practice? I have moved to seeing a path to navigate to begin a practice. Very helpful. – Jason G.
Having time with a more experienced coach is always valuable. – Hsiang-En T.
This was possibly my favorite course my entire time at Western. I will carry things I discovered in these conversations with me for a lifetime. – Tori D.
The facilitator did a fantastic job helping clarify my blind spots. She provided helpful feedback on how to deal with tricky coaching situations that arose. Based on the feedback I applied throughout various sessions, I gained confidence throughout the course. I better understand my coaching style and areas of opportunity in which I can grow as a coach – Barbara J.
I was able to take this class at the perfect time for the growth that I needed as a coach, the 1 on 1 attention was invaluable, and I was really able to refine my processes around the actual coaching session themselves. I was also able to cultivate the confidence to transition to taking paying clients – all at the right time for the growth trajectory I’m on! – Lauren P.
This class helped me raise my awareness of my own posture before, during, and after a client session. Not only did I have a place to take all my questions and concerns that came up during my sessions, but I gained so much just from experiencing being in the presence of a coach of that caliber. That is not something you can learn from reading a book. – Heather S.
My coaching supervisor was intentional in listening, prompting me to share specific challenges in my coaching and how to increase self-efficacy and personal agency. – Sergio A.
My supervisor modeled coaching with insight and care, creating a space for growth and confidence. Her feedback was deep and practical, and throughout this class I’ve refined my skills and mindset. Grateful for the process towards accreditation-ready to launch! – Pete D.
I learned a lot about why I love coaching, what type of coaching I want to offer my clients and an increased level of confidence in my abilities as a coach. – Yolanda B.
One of the most helpful courses I’ve had. – Daniel R.
The confidence I feel after this class can’t be overstated. I love learning from others. Today, in my coaching I just listened without taking notes for the first time. I wouldn’t have thought of trying if it wasn’t for this class and the ideas I took from the things my peers have learned and tried. – Dinah S.
This class was most helpful in pushing me to refine and develop my own approach to coaching, especially within a local ministry context. Since I do not have any plans to launch a coaching business and largely keep what I have learned within my current ministry context, the mentored coaching I received was enormously helpful for fleshing out what that means, how that looks, and identify some action steps for developing a coaching culture within my church. – Jason D.
I needed a combination of coaching, instructing, peer sharing, and input on a variety of coaching related topics. After completing this class I believe I will be more authentic in my approach to coaching. I will also approach challenges with curiosity, willing to experiment with different ideas and approaches. – April W.
I have become more aware of my blind spots and how to overcome them. Don’t overthink things and allow the Holy Spirit to move and have his way. – Jayson N.
Advanced Mentoring & Competencies Assessment
Prerequisites: Completion of program requirements and more than 40 logged hours of coaching. Note: This may be taken concurrently with Coaching Supervision if all other program requirements are complete.
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Incredible! …the feedback from the instructors in the 90-minute sessions went above and beyond what I assumed it would be. I felt unambiguously cared for in this class. I think this is the course that unlocked some of my best coaching. My confidence has skyrocketed due to the feedback and the encouragement. – Pete N.
I learned a lot about myself which allowed me to refine my coaching skills. – Jill W.
It was what I truly needed at this point, a back and forth discussion, directed specifically at what I was doing in coaching sessions. That was invaluable. – Dean S.
It helped me to refine and focus my approach… make me even more intentional in how I coach. – Randy M.
This class brought my coaching to the next level. I feel like I can now offer my clients a professional coaching experience, and I have the tools and knowledge to provide a more focused and overall impactful experience for them as well. – Deanna B.
It gave me confidence to improve, and try new coaching techniques. – Carol C.
The personalized feedback was invaluable! – Melinda P.
The direct 1:1 feedback was so helpful and impactful. The instructors did a great job of tying practical feedback to the CTC Competencies. The class has given me more confidence and areas to continue to grow in. – Joshua W.
I grew greatly in this course. My confidence moving forward is much stronger and I learned things about myself and how I coach that will continue to benefit me moving forward. – Tori D.
I think that no matter where you come in as a coach, skill-wise, you will leave a better coach after taking this class. This course is a definite confidence builder. – John S.
It has made all the difference in helping me understand in a concrete way what I need to improve and how I can improve by making changes. Challenging, concrete and applicable. – Brenda S.
This class clarified my strengths and areas for growth, giving me the opportunity to put effort into those areas that could be improved. – Amanda M.
Listening to recordings and getting feedback from experienced coaches was a great experience for refining my skills. It allowed me to iron out a few issues I needed to work on to coach at a higher level. – Josh C.
I chose Western for my coach training because of the ability to incorporate faith practice in coaching. It’s easy to focus on the technical aspects of coaching while losing sight of the primary objective, transformational coaching. The instructors incorporated both quite well. – Bernadette F.
The 1-on-1 mentor sessions with coaches were fantastic! They helped me in real time make meaningful adjustments to my coaching. – Jeremy H.
The instructors facilitation enhanced my learning by providing specific examples and strategies of areas of weakness and how to improve. They celebrated my successes, strength and achievements. – Barbara J.
Getting personalized feedback based on my own coaching was extremely helpful in strengthening my understanding of my own coaching strengths, opportunities for growth, and how to make coaching a more impactful experience for others. – Khalil B.
There are several aspects that I have appreciated: (1) the one-on-one time with the two instructors (2) the 4 recorded coach sessions with personal and instructor evaluations (3) the recommended resources provided by both instructors (4) the expectation for growth in coaching competence and (5) the warmth and encouragement from both instructors. – Ronald T.
I grew leaps and bounds during this class. It gave me insights into my areas of growth and tools to improve. More than anything, I faced my fears of not being a good enough coach and gave me the confidence that I am. – Yolanda B.
I enormously appreciated the wisdom and insight I received. I left all sessions with them, encouraged and ready to apply what we discussed to my next coaching sessions. I believe that this course really helped to solidify the way I coach and pushed me to a whole new level of effectiveness. – Jason D.
To leave the program with this boost of confidence that I truly am at the level that I desire to be with nothing but warm connections and growth in front of me… the foundation to stand on my own. – Lauren P.
Both instructors and the mentor for my 1-2-1 were first class and helped me navigate this transition while also being understanding of the things I was dealing with in my personal life and treating that with grace and compassion is something I am extremely grateful for! – Corey S.
Coaching Concentrations
Life Vision & Enhancement Coaching - Leadership Coaching - Coaching in Ministry
Add a concentration to your certification in either Life Vision & Enhancement Coaching, Leadership Coaching, or Coaching in Ministry. Take Coaching the Person, Coach Approach to Leading and Managing or A Coach Approach to Ministry to determine your path. Choose any other two electives to customize your concentration to fit your unique needs.
Credential Re-up
Credential Re-up — 40 hrs Coach Specific Training, includes Mentor Coaching
This is designed to help coaches fulfill the training hours and mentor coaching requirements for re-upping and maintaining their credential with ICF and/or CCNI. (Check your credentialing organization for specific requirements.) This course package fulfills the 40 required hours of continuing education including core competencies, ethics, and mentor coaching to re-up your professional credential. This represents a savings of $600 when compared to registering for each course individually.
Required Training and Mentor Hours: In this course package, you will choose one course you have not already taken and combine that with 3 one-on-one mentoring sessions, up to 90 minutes each with an eligible Mentor Coach and 7 group mentor hours all spread over a minimum of 3 months, as required by ICF. For the group mentor hours, you will join an existing Group Mentor Coaching course (see the schedule for options).
Credential Re-up — 40 hrs Coach Specific Training, without mentor coaching
This course package is designed to help coaches fulfill the training hours requirements for re-upping and/or maintaining their credential. (Check your credentialing organization for their requirements.) This represents a savings of $400 when compared to registering for each course individually.
Required Training Hours: This course package just fulfills the 40 required hours of continuing education including core competencies and ethics to re-up your credential. This does not include mentor coaching. To fulfill the 40 hours, you will choose two courses you have not already taken and be manually registered for those courses.
Workshops
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I really enjoyed the coaching workshops that you and the others led at Mission Connexion. I felt my coaching motor revving up during each session and I felt like I couldn’t get enough of it. Thanks to each of you for arranging such an interesting and inspiring experience… Admittedly, I was squirming while I was upfront in the coaching hot seat, but it was actually helpful to me… I appreciated your observation about my posture, that I was kind of slumping beneath the burden I was carrying and then standing straight up when I began to declare my hopes for the future. I hadn’t realized that my body was showing what I was feeling. On Monday I had a listening prayer session with a prayer partner and I have since felt a great measure of relief and freedom from the Lord. I feel more confident in following his guidance and more free to pursue his calling. Thanks again for your great help and encouragement! – Jim M.
The Parenting Workshop helped me see how early one can implement a coaching mindset to small children and how sensitive coaching parents can be. – Paxton F.
In The Parenting Workshop, the instructors did a great job of giving just enough instruction, insight, and sharing stories to have them be helpful instead of overwhelming. Perfect amount of activities to integrate learning interwoven into the four hours. – Sara B.
Applying coaching principles to my parenting will enhance the quality of my relationship with my child as well as empower them to make better decisions sooner. – Jan D.
The Parenting Workshop encouraged me to be more intentional and create space for asking coaching questions to my kids. – George M.
Practicing listening without reacting was super-helpful. Making it a point to speak words of encouragement, to build up, not tear down. – Peggy C.
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