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Deciphering Certification by Linda Hedberg

You've probably received SPAM in your email box that announces you can receive a Bachelors Degree or even a PhD with no substantial educational requirements.  You are invited to just "call the number," pay the…
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Getting started in Missionary Coaching, by Tina Stoltzfus Horst

On the bulletin board in my office are the photos of missionaries I coach. Each of their faces tells a story of sacrifice, passion, determination and service. Years of hard-won experience have polished these leaders'…
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A Crash Course in Christian Coaching

In A Crash Course in Christian Coaching (originally presented as a conference speech) well-known coach Chris McCluskey defines coaching, traces the development of the coaching model, and in the process highlights the key principles that make coaching effective...
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Coaching for Christian Leaders by Linda Miller and Chad Hall

Linda Miller and Chad Hall have produced a helpful introduction to Christian coaching. The strength of the book lies in its balance of explaining coaching skills, benefits, and uses of coaching in Christian ministry. The "how to" section of the book is roughly half the book...
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Why Faith-Based Professional Coach Training? by Keith E. Webb

Dr. Keith E. Webb, coach trainer and cross-cultural leader with Creative Results Management, builds the case for faith-based professional coach training. Many in ministry call themselves a "coach" or describe their ministry function as "coaching." In…
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Seven Introductory Coaching Resources by Linda Hedberg

Here are seven great resources - a starting place - for the prospective Christian coach.  Learn what coaching is.  Learn about Christian coaching specifically.  Learn what is going on in the field.  Start your journey by…
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How Do I Become a Coach?

Coaching is a unique discipline with a set of skills and values all its own. The biggest challenge for people entering the field is learning not to "tell". We've all grown up helping people by…
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Are There Different Types of Coaching?

Coaches specialize in many different areas. For instance, just among our group of moderators there are coaches who focus on: Coaching ministry leaders Helping you discover and live your life purpose Coaching women Working with married couples Coaching health and…
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Bringing Coaching to the Church, by Tony Stoltzfus

Coaching has enough of a buzz surrounding it that it seems to be cropping up all over the place in today’s church. While that’s exciting news, it also means that people are being called “coaches” when they aren’t even sure what coaching really is.
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