This course is an essential tool for anyone who wants to learn to coach or improve their coaching skills. It covers basic coaching values and mindset, how to carry on a coaching conversation, and basic concepts like goals and actions. If you are going to get into coaching, this is the course to start with. 


Part One Covers

  • an in-depth look at how coaching fits with the purposes of God

  • key biblical concepts about how God builds leaders

  • an integrated, values-based paradigm for leadership coaching

Part One Covers

  • hands-on, interactive approach to show you how to coach

  • seven key elements of effective coaching

  • each facet of the coaching relationship

What to Expect

All work is self-paced and on an individual basis. Courses are designed to build upon the student’s accumulated knowledge while also instilling confidence for practical application. Once enrolled in a course, you will have access to all content. You will need the required textbook above to begin your studies. A PDF version of the final exam is available if you prefer to complete your test offline. You will need to submit your answers through this website in order for your test to be graded and the course completed. A grade of 85% is considered passing for each of the open book exams/assignments. 


All programs should be completed within 6 years. The student that is not able to complete their program of study within the time limit may be dropped from active student status unless they apply for an extension. Extensions for hardship cases may be applied for in writing.



Leadership Coaching: The Disciplines, Skills, and Heart of a Christian Coach

by Tony Stoltzfus

Written by a top Christian coach trainer, it is filled with real-life stories, practical tools and application exercises that bring coaching techniques to life. Part I is an in-depth look at how coaching fits with the purposes of God. Starting with key biblical concepts about how God builds leaders, this book goes beyond proof-texting to present an integrated, values-based paradigm for leadership coaching. Part II uses a hands-on, interactive approach to show you how to coach. Utilizing the seven key elements of effective coaching as a framework, each facet of the coaching relationship is explained in detail. Then follow-up Master Class sections help you internalize the key concepts and try them out in real life. Leadership coaching is a great introduction to a powerful way of helping others grow.
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This course is required for:

Certified Christian Life Coach program

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