Seven Tips for Effective Free Coaching by Tony Stoltzfus

If you are coaching as part of a staff role, working in the ministry arena or just starting out as a professional coach, you’ll probably do some free (or pro-bono) coaching. No-fee coaching relationships present…
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Coaching Tools for Clarifying Your Life Calling by Tony Stoltzfus

For a variety of reasons, an individual’s calling seems to be the least understood and tapped facet of life purpose. I define calling as a commission coming from outside yourself, to serve something bigger than…
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Coaching Versus Mentoring: What’s the Difference by Tony Stoltzfus

       Coaching and mentoring are one-on-one relationships that use support, encouragement and accountability to grow people toward a better future. A mentor is a more senior individual who imparts wisdom, opportunities and counsel to a…
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Believing in People by Tony Stoltzfus

The gift of relationship is the linchpin of God’s strategy for transforming people. Therefore, if we’re working at change, it would make a lot of sense for us to imitate God’s approach. Coaching does exactly…
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Structuring Life for Eternal Rewards by Tony Stoltzfus

A practical way to work with a Christian coaching client at their allegiance to Christ is to invite them to structure their lives for eternal rewards. In other words, figure out what God rewards, and…
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Where is Your Focus by Michael J. Pfau

The Bible has a lot to say about our thought life. For example, Romans 12:2a, “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” 2 Corinthians 10:3-5…
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Is Your Goal a Winner or Loser? By Jane Birr

Last time, in our quest to motivate and inspire each other to live on purpose in great health for the glory of God, we developed our life vision as well as goals we want to…
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Does Your “Say” Match Your “Do”? by Jane Birr

Does your “say” match your “do”? Are you living what you truly say you value? Many of us are good talkers, but are we good walkers?
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Energize Your “Love to do” List! by Jane Birr

Who needs some energy? Well, I have good news! We can create some quite easily today and have fun in the process.
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From Employee to Entrepreneur: Four Key Mistakes to Avoid by Michael J. Pfau

Many people who enter coaching come from a background of being employed either in a corporate environment or small business. Often the mindset of an employee is very different than the owners when it comes…
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