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- [Quick Wins, Lasting Gains, and Getting Stuff Done w/ Curtiss Asbell](https://christiancoachingmag.com/quick-wins-lasting-gains-getting-stuff-done/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.7" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]We sit down with business strategist and author Curtis Asbell to talk about how leaders create real momentum without drowning in a never-ending list. We dig into practical tools like the Most Important Task, 15-minute
- [SUMMER 2026 FULL COLOR FLIPMag](https://christiancoachingmag.com/summer-full-color-flipbook-for-plus-premier-legacy-members/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.7" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"]Enjoy your full color flip-mag! Enter Full Screen mode on desktop computer by clicking on the 'square' next to the magnifying glass. Viewing on a cell phone or tablet? Use 2 fingers to ‘pull’ and enlarge the
- [What If The Real Fix to Leadership Starts In The Mirror w/ Dorothy & Dr. Garland Vance](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-real-fix-to-leadership/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.7" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"]In our latest conversation we sit down with Dorothy Wood Vance and Dr. Garland Vance to unpack why business pain points often trace back to leadership choices and blind spots. We talk through the “leash” feeling leaders
- [SUMMER 2026 Resource](https://christiancoachingmag.com/summer-2026-resource/) - Enjoy your SUMMER resource download! SUMMER 2026 Resource
- [Power Literacy: The Leadership Skill No One Teaches but Everyone Needs w/ Kisha Wynter](https://christiancoachingmag.com/power-literacy/) - We sit down with executive coach Kisha Wynter to name the leadership skill almost no one teaches: power literacy, the ability to navigate organizational power dynamics and build influence without formal authority. Kisha breaks down the mystery of why top performers still get stuck and how plugging “power leaks” helps leaders speak up, advocate for
- [Pioneering the Christian Life Coach Network w/ Dr. Justin Tilghman](https://christiancoachingmag.com/pioneering-the-christian-life-coach-network-w-dr-justin-tilghman/) - https://youtu.be/lA5uhCTxHgQ Dr. Kelly Whelan sits down with Dr. Justin Tilghman of the Christian Life Coach Network and digs into vetting coaches, credibility, collaboration tools, and why Christian coaches can serve churches, nonprofits, and corporate teams without turning every conversation into Christianese. Inside this episode you will find: • the problem of great coaches operating in
- [The Most Expensive Leader In The Organization Is Checked Out w/ Dr. Jamie Hardy](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-most-expensive-leader-in-the-organization-is-checked-out-w-dr-jamie-hardy/) - We talk with Dr. Jamie Hardy about why executive well-being belongs in business strategy, not just personal self-care. We unpack how burnout hides in plain sight, why culture follows leadership behavior, and what it takes to build sustainable high performance without running people into the ground. Learn: • why well-being must be owned at the
- [SPRING 2026 FULL COLOR FLIPMag](https://christiancoachingmag.com/spring-full-color-flipbook-for-plus-premier-legacy-members/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.5" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"]Enjoy your full color flip-mag! Enter Full Screen mode on desktop computer by clicking on the 'square' next to the magnifying glass. Viewing on a cell phone or tablet? Use 2 fingers to ‘pull’ and enlarge the
- [SPRING 2026 Resource](https://christiancoachingmag.com/winter-2026-resource-forming-faithful-disciples-download-copy/) - Enjoy your SPRING resource! Wiater Consulting Group. A Collaborative Co Authoring Resource
- [SUMMER 2026 From the Desk—Editor's Note](https://christiancoachingmag.com/summer-2026-from-the-desk-editors-note/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.7" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]"Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them." — John 7:38 Welcome to Vol. 5 Issue XVI, Renewal, Rest, and the Rhythms of Summer! Summer has
- [SPRING 2026 From the Desk—Editor's Note](https://christiancoachingmag.com/spring-2026-from-the-desk-editors-note/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.5" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"]Welcome to Vol. 4 Issue XV, Conditions for Flourishing! Flourishing rarely announces itself. It doesn't arrive all at once, and it is seldom the result of a single decision, a fortunate circumstance, or sheer determination alone. More
- [Charlie Kirk: Faith, Courage, and Conviction A Tribute to a Visionary Leader Who Stood Firm in Truth](https://christiancoachingmag.com/faith-and-courage-belong-together-a-tribute-to-charlie-kirk/) - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. — 2 Timothy 4:7 A Voice That Still Speaks I didn’t know of Charlie Kirk until his passing—but his courage, steadfastness, and clarity left an imprint that continues to speak long after his earthly voice grew still. Interestingly—but not
- [Leading People the Jesus Way w/ Father Daniel Brandenburg](https://christiancoachingmag.com/leading-people-the-jesus-way-w-father-daniel-brandenburg/) - Together we explore how leadership goes far beyond titles, tracing Father Daniel’s mission work and his new book that measures Jesus against top secular models. Practical steps emerge for building aligned teams, treating people with dignity, and making daily prayer a leader’s edge. • leadership as influence rooted in dignity and mission • lessons from
- [Activating Your Zone Of Genius w/ Victoria Odekomaya](https://christiancoachingmag.com/activating-your-zone-of-genious/) - Join us and explore how mission-driven leaders can show up online without feeling salesy by reframing visibility as service. Victoria shares practical systems for sustainable content, team collaboration, analytics that matter, and why authentic video beats polish. • reframing self-promotion as service to others • using content to show transformation and build trust • focusing
- [Leading with Grace: Flourishing Leaders & Thriving Teams w/ Jeremiah Burke](https://christiancoachingmag.com/leading-with-grace/) - Join Dr. Kelly Whelan with guest Jeremiah Burke to unpack what it means to lead with grace while holding high standards. From self-leadership and honoring a Sabbath to discernment and smart failure, we explore how to move teams from mere compliance to true capacity and flourishing. • redefining leadership as stewardship of influence •
- [Winter 2026 Resource Forming Faithful Disciples Download](https://christiancoachingmag.com/winter-2026-resource-forming-faithful-disciples-download/) - Enjoy your WINTER resource! CCMag WINTER 26 Resource Forming Faithful Disciples
- [WINTER 2026 FULL COLOR FLIPMag](https://christiancoachingmag.com/winter-full-color-flipbook-for-plus-premier-legacy-members/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.5" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"]Enjoy your full color flip book! Enter Full Screen mode on desktop computer by clicking on the 'square' next to the magnifying glass. Viewing on a cell phone or tablet? Use 2 fingers to ‘pull’ and enlarge
- [WINTER 2026 From the Desk—Editor's Note](https://christiancoachingmag.com/winter-2026-from-the-desk-editors-note/) - Welcome to the WNTER issue! For me, winter has a way of clarifying what matters most. It’s a time of reflection, for self-care, and looking ahead. What if we experience this season not as dormancy, but as discernment—a time of growth— looking beneath the surface, exposing assumptions, and testing foundations? The Winter 2026 issue invites
- [FULL COLOR Winter Flipbook for PLUS, PREMIER, and LEGACY Members](https://christiancoachingmag.com/full-color-winter-flipbook-for-plus-premier-and-legacy-members/) - Enjoy your full color flip book here.
- [FULL COLOR Spring Flipbook for PLUS, PREMIER, and LEGACY Members](https://christiancoachingmag.com/full-color-spring-flipbook-for-plus-premier-and-legacy-members-copy/) - Enjoy your full color flip book here.
- [Leading Through Change–Embracing Growth with Faith and Purpose](https://christiancoachingmag.com/leading-through-change/) - Change is inevitable. Whether driven by external forces like market shifts or internal factors such as personal reflection, the ability to embrace change is essential to thriving as a leader. For Christian leaders, growth and change take on a deeper significance, as they often intertwine with their faith, values, and calling. The Intersection of
- [Fall '25 FULL COLOR FLIPBOOK for PLUS, PREMIER, LEGACY Members](https://christiancoachingmag.com/full-color-flipbook-for-plus-premier-legacy-members/) - Enjoy your full color flip book! Enter Full Screen mode on desktop computer by clicking on the 'square' next to the magnifying glass. Viewing on a cell phone or tablet? Use 2 fingers to ‘pull’ and enlarge the magazine.
- [Building People the Jesus Way— A Coaching Lens for Development](https://christiancoachingmag.com/building-people-the-jesus-way-coaching-lens-for-development/) - The greatest need in the church today is the need for mentors. Those words, spoken to me by my brother-in-law—a pastor with more than fifty years of ministry experience—have never left me. Every generation of believers can thrive under mentors who walk beside them, not just teach from above them. But what if those mentors
- [Fall Downloads](https://christiancoachingmag.com/fall-downloads/) - Download your Fall 2025 Resources! *Fillable HARVEST REFLECTION Fall 2025 HARVEST WHEEL
- [Redefining Sales: From Cringe to Connection w/ Alex Gabbert](https://christiancoachingmag.com/redefining-sales-from-cringe-to-connection-w-alex-gabbert/) - What if everything you thought you knew about sales was wrong? Alex Gabbert, Brand Communications Director at Publicity For Good, challenges conventional wisdom by redefining sales as "the transfer of energy and certainty that solves a need." Far from the pushy stereotypes we've come to expect, Alex reveals how authentic sales is fundamentally about
- [Predictable Success: How Measuring What Matters Drives Business Momentum w/ Maritza Davila](https://christiancoachingmag.com/predictable-success/) - Growth strategist Maritza Davila shares powerful insights on using KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to achieve predictable business growth through systematic measurement and accountability. • KPIs serve as "momentum metrics" that measure how well businesses are performing toward specific goals • Nothing is predictable unless it's measurable - weekly tracking allows for timely course correction
- [Slowing Down w/ Tamara Jackson— Decision-Making, Burnout, and Leading with Wisdom](https://christiancoachingmag.com/slowing-down-w-tamara-jackson-decision-making-burnout-and-leading-with-wisdom/) - Join us as we learn from Tamara Jackson about leading with wisdom in a world that rewards speed. She shares the GRASP method for better decision making, how to avoid regret, rework, and relational fallout, and why self-leadership and faith-filled integrity create durable results. • costs of speed culture and why urgency misleads • the
- [Responsible AI for the Modern Leader and Coach w/Colin Cosgrove](https://christiancoachingmag.com/responsible-ai-and-the-modern-leader/)
- [The Spiritual Report Card—10 Biblical Metrics That Measure the Heart](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-spiritual-report-card-ten-biblical-metrics-that-measure-the-heart/) - Imagine standing before God, holding a Report Card that reveals the true state of your heart and walk with Him. What grade would you receive? Would you be surprised by the metrics that matter most to God—the ones you may not have realized He was measuring all along? In Scripture, God outlines key performance indicators
- [Stewarding the Gifts—Leadership as Sacred Trust](https://christiancoachingmag.com/stewarding-the-gifts-leadership-as-sared-trust/) - Too many leaders spend their days managing tasks instead of stewarding gifts. Every person carries unique talents and abilities—gifts entrusted to us by God. These are not accidental strengths, but divine endowments meant to be nurtured and multiplied. As James 1:17 reminds us, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the
- [Identity First and Title Second— Leading from Who You Are in Christ](https://christiancoachingmag.com/identity-first-title-second-leading-from-who-you-are-in-christ/) - There’s a moment most of us know too well— the quick round of introductions at the start of a meeting. Name. Job title. Credentials. Achievements if time allows. I remember rehearsing mine: “I’m Corinne Green, an Adjunct Professor of Communications.” But behind the polished words was a quiet fear whispering, “Will they respect me? Do
- [Shepherding Values—Building Thriving Workplaces on Biblical Principles](https://christiancoachingmag.com/shepherding-values-building-thriving-workplaces-on-biblical-principles/) - In today’s workplace, values are everywhere—whether spoken through a company’s mission statement or quietly reflected in the way people treat one another. Too often, though, organizations forget that values are not abstract ideals; they are deeply rooted in belief systems that guide how we show up at work. Even in secular environments, many of these
- [Enhancing the Coaching Experience for Ministry Leaders](https://christiancoachingmag.com/enhancing-the-coaching-experience-for-ministry-leaders/) - When God first called me to use my coaching to advance His Kingdom, I wondered—what could that actually look like in practice? Ministry leaders are entrusted by God with His children—to teach, preach, support, and encourage them. So, what kind of coaching could strengthen their leadership and ultimately build a stronger foundation for the Church?
- [Pastors Need Care Too—The Call for Coaching and Shared Leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/pastors-need-care-too-a-call-for-coaching-and-shared-leadership/) - Every Sunday, pastors pour themselves out for others—preaching, counseling, leading, and listening. But— who pours back into the pastor? Certainly, there are sacred responsibilities only a pastor can fulfill, yet many others can be shared. When pastors insist on carrying every task, they unintentionally model an imbalanced leadership culture—one that drains both shepherd and sheep.
- [When Calling Collides with Capacity—Coaching Systems for Sustainable Ministry](https://christiancoachingmag.com/when-calling-collides-with-capacity-coaching-systems-for-sustainable-ministry/) - Most ministry leaders I coach aren’t burned out because they don’t care—they’re burned out because they care too much. These leaders are doing great things—but how can we help them make their leadership sustainable? Pastors and nonprofit leaders carry a strong sense of calling and mission. What they often lack is a system that makes
- [Fall 2025 Editor's Note](https://christiancoachingmag.com/fall-2025-editors-note/) - Greetings all—welcome to the Fall issue of CCMag! We look at every issue as an act of formation—shaping ideas, cultivating purpose, and reminding us that growth begins from the inside out. This Fall, our contributors invite you to rediscover what it means to lead, coach, and live with integrity in every sphere of life. You
- [Plus, Premier, Legacy Member Spring '24 Resource-Brainstorming](https://christiancoachingmag.com/plus-premier-member-spring-24-resource/) - Get ready to for a quick and easy brainstorm session with our latest resource for our PLUS & PREMIER members! Brainstorming-for-Goal-Habit-Change-Worksheet
- [FULL COLOR Summer Flipbook for PLUS, PREMIER, and LEGACY Members](https://christiancoachingmag.com/full-color-summer-flipbook-for-plus-premier-and-legacy-members/) - Enjoy your full color flip book here.
- [Plus, Premier, Legacy Member Summer '25 Resource](https://christiancoachingmag.com/plus-premier-legacy-member-summer-25-resource/) - Download your summer resource to help you recharge, reconnect, and radiate this summer! Member Summer SoulCare Guide 
- [Navigating Complex Change: Leading Through the Unknown](https://christiancoachingmag.com/navigating-complex-change/) - Julie Jenkins and Dr. Thomas Anderson II explore how leaders can navigate complex change by embracing curiosity as a way of being rather than seeking stability or rushing to solutions. • Complex change differs from linear change—there's no step-by-step process, only sense-making and educated guesses • Leaders create the "weather" for their teams—their approach to
- [Beyond the Screen: How Digital Dependency Reshapes Developing Brains w/ Kerri Carswell](https://christiancoachingmag.com/beyond-the-screen/) - The digital revolution promised connection but delivered something more complicated. Social media now intertwines with our daily existence, and emerging research reveals disturbing patterns about its impact on developing minds. During our conversation with Keri Carswell, content creator for the Carolina Journal, we explore the neurological reality behind social media addiction. Those seemingly
- [Leading Beyond Yourself: The Succession Planning Journey w/ David Ashcraft, CEO](https://christiancoachingmag.com/succession-planning/) - What happens to your organization when you leave? Dr. David Ashcraft, President and CEO of the Global Leadership Network, tackles the critical yet often neglected topic of succession planning with remarkable transparency and practical wisdom. Ashcraft's leadership journey took an unexpected turn after a pivotal conversation with Jim Collins, who challenged him with a provocative
- [Where Coaching and Psychology Meet for Growth](https://christiancoachingmag.com/where-coaching-and-psychology-meet-for-growth/) - Are you a professional coach looking to enrich your practice by tapping into the powerful intersection of coaching and psychology—two disciplines centered on fostering human capacity for growth and change? If so, you’re in the right place. This article uncovers the core elements they have in common, the distinct value each brings, and the ethical
- [Coaching is for the Client: Pillar of Understanding](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-is-for-the-client-pillar-of-understanding/) - Throughout my years of coaching experience, one overarching and undeniable motivation for those who coach, develop as coaches, or explore coaching as a profession is their desire to help others. We identify coaching as a helping profession. It is a leader and people development tool, process, relationship, and experience. Coaching is a sacred profession of
- [Getting Captain America to (Re)Connect: A Noble Challenge for Coaches](https://christiancoachingmag.com/getting-captain-america-to-reconnect-a-noble-challenge-for-coaches/) - As a nation, we have fallen short in offering veterans meaningful opportunities to share their experiences and reintegrate into civilian life—whether with their families, faith communities, neighborhoods, or workplaces. With nearly two million service members currently on active duty or in the Reserve Component—and just under 16 million veterans, making up about 6% of the
- [Guided by the Holy Spirit: Coaching and Connecting with Others](https://christiancoachingmag.com/guided-by-the-holy-spirit/) - For most of us, it’s difficult to follow someone else’s lead, especially when we cannot see where they are going, what will happen next, or how things are going to turn out. To effectively lead or advise others, we must be willing to be obedient followers of the Holy Spirit. As coaches, leaders, or mentors,
- [Sanctified Silence: The Coaching Tool of Knowing When Not to Speak](https://christiancoachingmag.com/sanctified-silence-the-coaching-tool-of-knowing-when-not-to-speak/) - “There is a time to be silent and a time to speak.” – Ecclesiastes 3:7 Have you ever sat across from a client, and instead of rushing to say the right thing, you simply waited… and something holy happened? One such moment unfolded during a session when a client shared her heart about a strained
- [Which SCARF Will You Wear This Summer?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/which-scarf-will-you-wear-this-summer/) - Summer invites reflection. The pace shifts, routines bend, and space opens up to consider who we are becoming—especially in how we relate to others. As coaches, we constantly navigate trust, change, and transformation. That’s where the SCARF model comes in—two SCARF models, actually. David Rock’s original SCARF model is a neuroscience-based framework for understanding social
- [The Shepherd Mindset: Coaching with Compassion Without Burning Out](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-shepherd-mindset-coaching-with-compassion-without-burning-out/) - As Christian coaches and leaders, we often feel the divine weight of responsibility for those we’re called to guide. We sit across from weary souls, carry the burdens of struggling clients, and pour ourselves out in prayer and encouragement. We lead with our hearts, but if we’re not careful, that same heart can grow weary,
- [Joy as a Leadership Strategy: What Neuroscience and Scripture Agree On](https://christiancoachingmag.com/joy-as-a-leadership-strategy-what-neuroscience-and-scripture-agree-on/) - Joy isn’t just a nice perk of leadership. It’s a necessity. Too often, especially in Christian contexts, we consider joy as purely internal and invisible. It’s a fruit of the Spirit, yes, but not something we typically consider as strategic in our leadership. But what if we’ve been underestimating its impact? Neuroscience and Scripture both
- [Leading at the Crossroads: Cultivating Cultural and Transformational Leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/leading-at-the-crossroads-cultivating-cultural-and-transformational-leadership/) - In a world shaped by rapid change, cultural divides, and generational shifts, the call to lead with both depth and adaptability has never been greater. Whether you are a senior pastor navigating a changing congregation, a nonprofit director reimagining service delivery, or a business executive championing innovation, leadership in this season requires more than mere
- [The Roots of Limiting Beliefs that Keep Us From Transformation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-roots-of-limiting-beliefs-that-keep-us-from-transformation/) - There’s something rejuvenating about repotting a struggling plant, gently removing it from an old container, pulling away the straggling roots, and replanting it into fresh soil. In this new environment, new roots form, stretching out in search of new avenues of nourishment and thriving. How often we, too, remain stuck in old pots—no longer flourishing,
- [Wisdom, Integrity, Bravery, Kindness: Sam Isaacson on Next Generation Leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/wisdom-integrity-bravery-kindness-sam-isaacson-on-next-generation-leadership/) - Sam Isaacson challenges us to rethink leadership through three powerful lenses—as ancestors, humans, and change makers. This framework reveals how truly effective leadership transcends quarterly targets and focuses instead on lasting impact, full humanity, and meaningful transformation. • Leaders should be change makers who catalyze transformation, not just maintain status quo • Thinking of yourself
- [Redefining Leadership: Why We Rise By Lifting Others with Jenny Robinson](https://christiancoachingmag.com/redefining-leadership/) - What if everything we thought we knew about leadership was wrong? Jenny Robinson, a successful Kiwi entrepreneur has discovered something remarkable about how true leadership emerges. When Jenny began her PhD research on leadership, she made a startling realization: despite a century of academic study, we lack a predictive model of leadership. This prompted her
- [Plus, Premier, Legacy Member Spring '25 Resource](https://christiancoachingmag.com/plus-premier-legacy-member-spring-25-resource-copy/) - Our world can use more kindness. Download your Spring Resource to take the 30 Day Kindness Challenge! Enjoy the blank document to create your own.
- [Wisdom & Innovation—The Power of Multi-Generational Leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/wisdom-innovation-the-power-of-multi-generational-leadership/) - Multi-generational leadership is the key to building resilient, forward-thinking organizations that thrive in any climate. By integrating wisdom from seasoned professionals with fresh ideas from younger generations, businesses and communities can unlock a unique synergy that drives growth, creativity, and long-term success. The Strength of Multi-Generational Teams Each generation brings distinct strengths to the table.
- [CCMag Spring Meet Up](https://christiancoachingmag.com/ccmag-spring-meet-up/) - We may have been a small group this time at the Spring Meet Up, but it was mighty! If you are a PLUS, PREMIER, or LEGACY member, be sure to join us for our next LIVE Meet Up!
- [Unlocking the Power of One Word Learning for Leadership Development](https://christiancoachingmag.com/unlocking-the-power-of-one-word-learning-for-leadership-development/) - In the fast-paced and often complex world of leadership, growth doesn’t always have to come from lengthy strategies or multifaceted plans. Sometimes, the most impactful development comes from simplicity—and that’s where One Word learning comes in. What is One Word Learning? One-word learning is an approach that focuses on identifying and embodying a single, meaningful
- [Embracing Transformation—The Journey of Growth in Leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/embracing-transformation-in-leadership/) - Transformation is a central theme in the life of any leader. Whether it's personal growth, organizational change, or the evolution of leadership styles, the ability to embrace transformation is one key to success. For Christian leaders, transformation is not just about evolving in the workplace—it's about aligning their leadership journey with God's calling and purpose
- [Internal Coaching—A Practitioner’s Perspective](https://christiancoachingmag.com/internal-coaching-a-practitioners-perspective/) - Beyond organizational charts, human resource policies, and company mission statements lies the professional coaching challenge of facilitating the growth and development of the company's most valuable asset: its employees. While external individual and team coaches are invaluable to an organization’s well-being, the reality is that coaching sessions make up only a tiny percentage of time
- [Disrupting the Effects of Workplace Hierarchy Through Coaching—Exploring a New Reality](https://christiancoachingmag.com/disrupting-the-effects-of-workplace-hierarchy-through-coaching/) - In professional development circles, we’re often told that we are responsible for our own careers, and there’s truth in that. If we won’t take ownership of our growth, why should anyone else? Expecting others to champion our future more than we do ourselves is unrealistic. This guidance fails, however, in workplaces that ask employees to
- [Overcoming Limiting Beliefs](https://christiancoachingmag.com/overcoming-limiting-beliefs/) - Self-awareness—knowing your strengths, weaknesses, and identity—is essential for personal growth. But without addressing your limiting beliefs, those unseen barriers can quietly undermine your progress, no matter how well you know yourself. Such limiting beliefs act like unseen chains, keeping you bound and preventing you from stepping into the fullness of what God has called you
- [Empowering Growth—The Transformative Art of Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/empowering-growth-transformative-art-of-coaching/) - God’s word aligns perfectly with the process of coaching for creating transformation and empowering spiritual growth. The coaching industry is a billion-dollar industry with over 40,000 coaches worldwide. One of the more relevant coaching scriptures is Proverbs 27:17 which reminds us, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” In this verse, the word
- [Agreed Upon Partnership: A Coaching Pillar Of Understanding](https://christiancoachingmag.com/agreed-upon-partnership-a-coaching-pillar-of-understanding/) - Whether I’m talking to clients, potential clients, or those I’m teaching or training, there are two recurring themes about the coaching partnership that I often encounter and want to address. Several times a year, someone asks, “What if the client is antagonistic and doesn’t want to be coached?” Another common comment—especially from those new to
- [Coaching with Grace—Leading Others Through the Lens of Faith](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-with-grace-leading-others-through-the-lens-of-faith/) - Today, leadership is often measured in metrics—results, performance, visibility, and control. But for the Christian coach or leader, the truest measure of influence is something else entirely—grace. Not the passive kind of grace, but the kind of grace that leads, corrects, lifts, and transforms. It’s this kind of grace that Jesus embodied, and it’s the
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- [LinkedIn LIVE!–Unlocking the Coach Within–Empowering Leaders & Teams for Success](https://christiancoachingmag.com/linkedin-live-unlocking-the-coach-within-empowering-leaders-teams-for-success/) - [May, 2024] Join LinkedIn LIVE Host, Samantha Amit as she and her guest, Dr. Kelly Whelan, explore how integrating coaching into leadership can transform team dynamics by enhancing listening skills and presence. Discover the art of boosting executive presence and foster genuine communication within teams. We'll share how being fully present is a skill that
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- [New Possibilities in Leadership: Shepherding, Stewardship, and Serving](https://christiancoachingmag.com/new-possibilities-in-leadership-shepherding-stewardship-and-serving/) - I revisited the book Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, & Priorities of a Winning Life by Tony Dung for the second time last month. This book is one of my favorites. I probed into the leadership principles with purpose and concentration. When organizations or teams have subpar performance, it is easy to fixate on desperation,
- [Empowering Clients through Full-Range Leadership: Maximizing Individual and Team Performance](https://christiancoachingmag.com/empowering-clients-through-full-range-leadership-maximizing-individual-and-team-performance/) - Contributor: Dr. Daniel McKee The challenge I often face isn't a lack of knowledge but identifying the precise knowledge my clients need. Addressing one issue frequently reveals the interconnectedness and complexity of life and leadership. Our mission as leaders is to bring clarity amidst chaos for our people, and create a vision for the future.
- [Breaking Free: Helping Clients Get Unstuck Through Exploration and Discovery](https://christiancoachingmag.com/breaking-free-helping-clients-get-unstuck-through-exploration-and-discovery/) - I used to have a Jeep Wrangler, 5 speed, rag top. It was a toy. I bought it for fun, primarily to run down to the Outer Banks and drive it on the sand. I loved running it along the edge of the waves and creating a wonderful ocean spray and share the experience with
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- [Working with Teams Using MIQ— Not Taste and Smell](https://christiancoachingmag.com/working-with-teams-using-miq-not-taste-and-smell/) - Contributor: Tyler Hayden My Grandma was a great baker, even though she had no sense of taste or smell. I suppose that was a superpower as she spent a lot of time with her two teenage grandsons who were still learning the importance of deodorant, but maybe not so much when it came to preparing
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- [From Seed to Sequoia: 3 Growth Strategies](https://christiancoachingmag.com/from-seed-to-sequoia-3-growth-strategies/) - What if your leadership journey was encapsulated by a theme song? Imagine the melodies that reflect your current challenges and triumphs. Perhaps it would be a new age techno beat, symbolizing the crucial role of technology in modern leadership. Or maybe a sweet country song, evoking the power of relationships and learning moments.
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- [Navigating my Business (and illness) with Faith, Resilience, and Adaptation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/navigating-the-journey-through-faith-resilience-and-adaptation/) - There I was, once again, eagerly awaiting the review of my latest bloodwork. As my doctor entered the room, his expression conveyed a message I didn't want to hear - it was time to consult a specialist as my condition exceeded his scope of practice.
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- [The Breakthrough Will Come](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-breakthrough-will-come/) - They say that if a person has a 'green thumb' they have “an extraordinary ability to make plants grow well.” I don’t have a green thumb. I never had it and probably never will. However, my mom was different. I think she might have had two green thumbs. She loved gardening. She
- [Planting the Seeds of a New Coaching Business](https://christiancoachingmag.com/planting-the-seeds-of-a-new-coaching-business/) - Do you feel called to start your own coaching business? Do you have a passion for helping others achieve their goals and dreams? Do you want to use your gifts and talents to serve God and others? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. I felt the same way when I launched my coaching business.
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- [Coaching and Consulting that Sprouts Sustainable Success](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-and-consulting-that-sprouts-sustainability/) - Global gardening encourages people to explore different ways to plant and maintain plants in other ways that sustain them. Likewise, I was recently encouraged to change how I think about caring for and promoting growth in workplace women dealing with dilemmas and in pink-collar professionals suffering from social service sector pain points.
- [WINTER '24 Editor's Note](https://christiancoachingmag.com/winter-24-editors-note/) - As we step into the new year, I pray for your abundance, that you prosper, and that each one reading realizes the incredible gifts and strengths you possess. I pray the Lord will use you in the new year to bring you more fully into your calling. As I reflect on the past year, I
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- [Finding Worthiness Through Awareness](https://christiancoachingmag.com/finding-worthiness-through-awareness/) - Contributor: Dr. Melissa Pettigrew In typical fashion, Memorial Day weekend was a total washout. It has become a universal truth that despite the weekend signaling the unofficial start of the summer season, it is rarely a time of fun in the sun - downpours are generally the norm. Resigned to being stuck indoors, I embarked
- [Coach Wellness through the Transformative Power of Forgiveness](https://christiancoachingmag.com/transformative-power-of-forgiveness/) - It snuck up on me, and I heard it through something I said in a conversation – unforgiveness! In an off-the-cuff comment I made about a third party, as I verbalized it, I heard the undertone attitude pop through of "they owe me…" I knew the thought, and accompanying feeling was unforgiveness. In my heart
- [The Succession Blueprint: Achieving Excellence Through Healthy Leadership Transitions](https://christiancoachingmag.com/succession-blueprint-achieving-excellence/) - Contributor: Matthew Henry, PE, ACC Most agree that excelling at leadership succession is vital for any organization’s long-term health and sustainability. So why do so many organizations struggle at best and fail at worst in this area? One key reason is that most organizations view succession as “important” but not “urgent”– at least until some
- [ICF Core Competency # 2: Embodies a Coaching Mindset](https://christiancoachingmag.com/icf-competency-2-embodies-a-coaching-mindset/) - Editor’s note: This article is part of a series in the October 2021 CCMag issue exploring the updated ICF core competencies. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines the second foundational competency, Embodies a Coaching Mindset, this way: “Develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible, and client-centered,” and lists eight ways to accomplish
- [ICF Core Competency # 3: Establishes and Maintains Agreements. Building a Strong Foundation for Our Coaching Conversations](https://christiancoachingmag.com/icf-competency-3-establishes-and-maintains-agreements/) - Editor’s note: This article is part of a series in the October 2021 CCMag issue exploring the updated ICF core competencies. Competency #3 Definition: Partners with the client and relevant stakeholders to create clear agreements about the coaching relationship, process, plans and goals. Establishes agreements for the overall coaching engagement as well as those for
- [ICF Core Competency #4: Cultivating Trust & Safety in a Coaching Relationship](https://christiancoachingmag.com/icf-competency-4-cultivating-trust-safety-mselzer/) - by Mary Selzer, PCC Editor’s note: This article is part of a series in the October 2021 CCMag issue exploring the updated ICF core competencies. Competency #4 Definition: Partners with the client to create a safe, supportive environment that allows the client to share freely. Maintains a relationship of mutual respect and trust. A pastor
- [ICF Core Competency #4: Cultivating Trust & Safety in a Coaching Relationship](https://christiancoachingmag.com/icf-core-competency-4-cultivating-trust-safety-chall/) - By Chad Hall, MCC Editor’s note: This article is part of a series in the October 2021 CCMag issue exploring the updated ICF core competencies. Competency #4 Definition: Partners with the client to create a safe, supportive environment that allows the client to share freely. Maintains a relationship of mutual respect and trust. Recently the
- [ICF Core Competency #5: Maintaining Presence - The Art of Noticing Out Loud](https://christiancoachingmag.com/icf-competency-5-maintaining-presence-adevries/) - By Amy deVries, PCC Editor’s note: This article is part of a series in the October 2021 CCMag issue exploring the updated ICF core competencies. Competency #5 Definition: Is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident Maintaining presence is sitting at a scenic viewpoint together
- [Don’t Be a Walnut-Head: Be Security-Conscious](https://christiancoachingmag.com/be-security-conscious/) - Walnut-Head is a term that I use to describe a hard-headed and careless computer user. My dad used to call people that didn’t read and follow instructions knuckle-heads. Same difference! It is a crazy-bad time out there to be careless in the way you use the internet. I’ve just returned from a 2-week trip and
- [ICF Core Competency #5: Maintains Presence](https://christiancoachingmag.com/icf-competency-5-maintains-presence_dcooke/) - By David Cooke, PCC Editor’s note: This article is part of a series in the October 2021 CCMag issue exploring the updated ICF core competencies. Coach Side: It is a 1 PM coaching appointment. The third appointment of the day. Plus sleep the night before was fleeting because the beloved teenager wasn’t being so lovely.
- [ICF Core Competency #6: The Sacred Energy of Listening Actively](https://christiancoachingmag.com/icf-competency-6-listening-actively/) - Editor’s note: This article is part of a series in the October 2021 CCMag issue exploring the updated ICF core competencies. Competency #6 Definition: Focuses on what the client is and is not saying to fully understand what is being communicated in the context of the client systems and to support client self-expression My whole
- [ICF Core Competency #7: Evoke New Awareness in Your Client](https://christiancoachingmag.com/icf-competency-7-evokes-awareness/) - Editor’s note: This article is part of a series in the October 2021 CCMag issue exploring the updated ICF core competencies. Competency #7 Definition: Facilitates client insight and learning by using tools and techniques such as powerful questioning, silence, metaphor or analogy. Faced with darkness and an unclear path, John watched his surroundings carefully. Sometimes,
- [Awareness of Rank and Power - Interview with Gavin Shaskolsky](https://christiancoachingmag.com/awareness-of-rank-and-power-interview-with-gavin-shaskolsky/) - Rank and Power is part of the backdrop of all our relationships -- in our family, in our society, at work, at church, etc. An awareness of rank and power -- as a coach and in our clients -- is crucial in creating a culture in which individuals of diverse backgrounds and identities can bring
- [Rising Awareness - Interview with Perry Rhue](https://christiancoachingmag.com/rising-awareness-interview-with-perry-rhue/) - CAM Mentor Coach Perry Rhue, PCC, talks to Michael Cheuk about Rising Awareness, a social change movement he’s launching to equip professionals with the skills to effectively navigate through difficult and challenging conversations about racism and related social issues of the past, present, and future. Perry Rhue, PCC, is one of the pioneers in coaching
- [Lessons in Cross-Cultural Coaching - Interview with Keith Webb](https://christiancoachingmag.com/lessons-in-cross-cultural-coaching/) - Dr. Keith Webb is a PCC coach, author, speaker, and consultant specializing in leadership development. He is the founder of Creative Results Management, a global training organization focused on equipping Christian leaders. He talks to Michael Cheuk about the lessons he’s learned about cross-cultural coaching, especially during the years he spent training and coaching Christians
- [Coaching Across Cultural Lines](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-across-cultural-lines/) - *The stories shared in this article are based on real coaching scenarios, but the names have been changed to preserve the privacy of the clients involved. When I took my very first coaching course, I had no idea then, that several years later I would be starting my home-based coaching business while living abroad (beyond
- [Emerging Lessons from a Multi-Cultural Coaching Opportunity](https://christiancoachingmag.com/emerging-lessons-from-a-multi-cultural-coaching-opportunity/) - I lead a coaching ministry called Empower Coaching that is part of the equipping resources offered by the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Last year, Empower Coaching had the opportunity to provide eight to ten coaches who would walk alongside young ministry leaders serving in urban and multicultural settings. These young leaders themselves come from
- [Powerful Questions That Get to Focus](https://christiancoachingmag.com/powerful-questions-that-get-to-focus/) - In coaching, the best question is usually the simplest. With this principle in mind, it’s easy to see why the best question to ask at the beginning of a coaching conversation is “What would you like to talk about today?” Other versions of this question are just as simple and just as effective: What’s on
- [Coaching Someone Through Grief](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-someone-through-grief/) - When my phone rang late one Tuesday evening, I sensed it might be bad news. It was a pastor’s wife I had coached for a few years. With a controlled voice she told me that her husband had died suddenly the previous Sunday morning. “I’m reaching out to you as my coach,” she said, “so
- [Jesus-Shaped Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/jesus-shaped-coaching/) - I was an athlete in middle school, high school, and college. I can tell you the impact various coaches made on my life, but the most significant impact came from the coaches who knew how to play the game, gave me tried-and-true tools to help me progress, and offered concrete examples of what they were
- [ICF Core Competency #1: Demonstrates Ethical Practice](https://christiancoachingmag.com/icf-competency-1-demonstrates-ethical-practice/) - Editor’s note: This article is part of a series in the October 2021 CCMag issue exploring the updated ICF core competencies. Competency #1 Definition: Understands and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards of coaching. “The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings.” Albert Schweitzer The keyword
- [ICF Core Competency #8: Facilitates Client Growth](https://christiancoachingmag.com/icf-competency-8-facilitates-client-growth/) - Editor’s note: This article is part of a series in the October 2021 CCMag issue exploring the updated ICF core competencies. Competency #8 Definition: Partners with the client to transform learning and insight into action. Promotes client autonomy in the coaching process. Has This Ever Happened to You? Have you ever been involved in a
- [The Ninefold Path of Jesus - Interview with Mark Scandrette](https://christiancoachingmag.com/ninefold-path-of-jesus-mark-scandrette/) - Mark Scandrette shows how the beatitudes invite us into nine new postures for life. Instead of living in fear, we can choose radical love. It’s often assumed that the good life is only for the most wealthy, attractive, and powerful. Mark talks to Michael Cheuk about his new book The Ninefold Path of Jesus: Hidden
- [A Spacious Life - Interview with Ashley Hales](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-spacious-life-ashley-hales/) - What is a spacious life? How can limits be good? How can Christian coaches understand their work and their clients’ work in a proper relationship to God-given limits and their own humanity? Dr. Ashley Hales addresses these questions and more as she talks to Michael Cheuk about her new book A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle
- [Updated ICF Competencies Model - Interview with Michael Marx](https://christiancoachingmag.com/updated-icf-competencies-model-interview-with-michael-marx/) - Michael J. Marx, PCC, serves on the ICF Independent Review Board and is a leader of the ICF ‘Global Community of Practice on Ethics.’ He talks to Michael Cheuk about the updated ICF Core Competencies Model that was released in November 2019. The updated Core Competencies is being integrated in ICF-Accredited Coach Training Programs curricula
- [Vocational Coaching Framework - Called 2B](https://christiancoachingmag.com/vocational-coaching-framework-called-2b/) - Editor’s Note: This article is published in the July 2021 issue of CCMag around the theme of “frameworks in coaching” as defined by Chad Hall’s introductory article. Who am I? Why am I here? What is the meaning of life? These are questions that all have to do with calling, or as translated from Latin,
- [A Coaching Framework for Patterns of High Performance](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-coaching-framework-for-patterns-of-high-performance/) - Editor’s Note: This article is published in the July 2021 issue of CCMag around the theme of “frameworks in coaching” as defined by Chad Hall’s introductory article. “SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE + LESS STRESS = CLIENTS WIN” What does doing your best work look like? More importantly, what does it feel like? In his book, Patterns of High
- [A Framework for Marriage Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-framework-for-marriage-coaching/) - Editor’s Note: This article is published in the July 2021 issue of CCMag around the theme of “frameworks in coaching” as defined by Chad Hall’s introductory article. Our Framework Origins “We are not stupid people!” At least that was what we told ourselves for years, but we could not get it together when it came
- [Loss and Discovery - Interview with Russell Linden](https://christiancoachingmag.com/loss-and-discovery-interview-with-russell-linden/) - Russell Linden is a leadership educator, consultant, and author whose book, Loss and Discovery: What the Torah Can Teach Us About Leading Change was just published. In this book, Russ, an active member of his local synagogue, explores Torah episodes, as well as numerous contemporary examples to offer guidance to professional and lay leaders on
- [Going the Extra Mile to Build Trust](https://christiancoachingmag.com/going-the-extra-mile-to-build-trust/) - “The key ingredient to building trust is not time. It is courage.” ~ Patrick Lencioni Trust is a reciprocal relationship; the coach and the client must trust each other for a strong bond to form. In the coaching relationship, the coach must take the initiative to build this trust, and do it quickly. How can
- [Helping a Client Who Is Not Focused](https://christiancoachingmag.com/helping-a-client-who-is-not-focused/) - We live in a world full of distractions. Right now, there are at least seven other things begging for your attention. And even if you’re locked in for a moment, I’m only one buzz, ping, or push away from losing you. This is not only true for us, but it’s true for our clients as
- [Help! My Clients Repeatedly Forget Their Appointments!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/help-my-clients-repeatedly-forget-their-appointments/) - Bittter-Sweet. Good news, bad news. Your coaching client just pulled a no notice, no call, no show! Your reaction? Perhaps there is a part of you that does a happy dance because you welcome the break. Maybe you’re a bit relieved because this client can be a handful. Then again, maybe you just want to
- [Helping People Change](https://christiancoachingmag.com/helping-people-change/) - Book Review: Richard Boyatzis, Melvin Smith, and Ellen Van Oosten. Helping People Change: Coaching with Compassion for Lifelong Learning and Growth. Boston: Harvard Business Review Press, 2019. Although we may have learned clear definitions of coaching that guide us as coaches, we are always seeking ways to build upon those definitions to practice our craft
- [Overcoming Burnout and Improving Well-Being](https://christiancoachingmag.com/overcoming-burnout-and-improving-well-being/) - If you are like me, you have been struggling with some level of burnout this last year. You know that feeling - you go to step on the gas pedal of life, and you feel like you are sputtering. Either there isn't any gas in the tank, or somehow it doesn't translate to feeling empowered
- [Sometimes I talk too much!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/sometimes-i-talk-too-much/) - I don’t necessarily mean to talk so much, but once I get started, it’s hard for me to stop. My words just keep flowing. My coach has told me that it’s not hard to coach me. Once we agree on a topic, she lets me keep going and going. I think sometimes she thinks I
- [Preventing a Client’s Suicide](https://christiancoachingmag.com/preventing-a-clients-suicide/) - If your client was at risk of dying by suicide might you see the signs? If you did, what would you do? Imagine you had a client like mine, let’s call him Shawn, who shows up to the phone session late, is not focused, has no topic, and is exhausted from a hard week at
- [How to "Break Up" with a Client](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-to-break-up-with-a-client/) - So, you and the client started off well. Now, three or four sessions after the good start, it's beginning to get a bit wonky. She no longer shows up on time, her prep form lacks motivation, she complains more than she explores. Is it time for a change? You can: Remind the client of the original
- [The Loquacious Client](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-loquacious-client/) - It felt like I had been swept up in a current taking me further and further downstream with no eddy in sight to regroup and rest. I wish I was on some whitewater systematically moving down the rapids, but I was not. I was in a coaching conversation. A conversation that needed an eddy line,
- [Four Reasons Clients Lose Focus (and how the coach can respond)](https://christiancoachingmag.com/four-reasons-clients-lose-focus-and-how-the-coach-can-respond/) - Several years ago, a pastor hired me to coach him through self-publishing a book for his congregation. We stayed on topic for several sessions. Then in one conversation, he asked to be coached around an issue with one of his staff. I agreed. He did the same thing in the next two conversations. Eventually, I
- [Hand on the Shoulder - Interview with Grant Tate](https://christiancoachingmag.com/hand-on-the-shoulder-interview-with-grant-tate/) - Executive coach Grant Tate talks to Michael Cheuk about his newly published book Hand on the Shoulder: Finding Freedom in the Confluence of Love and Career. Tate reflects on the joys and absurdities of work life and the struggle to find balance between personal ambition and the human need for love. You can learn more
- [Above the Line - Interview with Stephen & Mara Klemich](https://christiancoachingmag.com/above-the-line-interview-with-stephen-mara-klemich/) - Organizational consultant/executive coach Stephen Klemich and psychologist Mara Klemich, PhD, are co-creators of a character development indicator called the HeartStyles Indicator. The Klemiches talk to Michael Cheuk about their book Above the Line: Living and Leading with Heart. The book and the indicator are designed to help readers understand their own behaviors and provide practical
- [Developer Strength Grows a Coaching Network](https://christiancoachingmag.com/developer-strength-grows-a-coaching-network/) - Dr. John Upton, the executive director for the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV), took me aside one day in late 2015 and said, “We need to restructure our staff to meet the growing needs of where our organization is heading and to deal with financial realities we are facing. I want to give you
- [Coaching with Strength](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-with-strength/) - Coach, do you know yourself? Can you help others know themselves if you haven’t yet done that hard work? These are questions we should all be able to answer. I never ask my clients to do anything I have not done myself, and I encourage them to take StrengthsFinder and other assessments to help them
- [Achieving More with Achiever](https://christiancoachingmag.com/achieving-more-with-achiever/) - CliftonStrengths, or StrengthsFinder, is a simple yet complex tool. Each person’s Strengths combinations are unique. Even when two people have similar Strengths, their ways of combining and utilizing those Strengths can be vastly different. My top Strength is Achiever. The Achiever Strength is an Executing Domain Strength focused on getting things done. It’s not so
- [My Empathetic Coaching Superpowers](https://christiancoachingmag.com/my-empathetic-coaching-superpowers/) - Why the obsession with superheroes? Every year theaters flood with the latest saga of a superpowered struggle between good and evil. These epic dramas are some of the highest-grossing films. It seems we can’t get enough of them! Could one of the reasons we love superheroes be their superhuman abilities? They use telekinesis, super strength,
- [How to Rewrite Your Personal “Soundtrack” – and Help Your Clients to Do the Same](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-to-rewrite-your-personal-soundtrack-and-help-your-clients-to-do-the-same/) - As coaches, we are passionate about helping our clients develop new awareness. This matters deeply, because our thoughts carry more weight than we often recognize. We are impacted on a daily basis based on the thoughts we have about ourselves, about others, and about the world around us. And these thoughts can either push us
- [Coaching with Talents](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-with-talents/) - It was December of 2011, and I found myself standing on a bench under a beautiful starry sky in Nicaragua. I was shouting affirmations about myself as loud as I could. These statements felt like lies, but the more I shouted, the more they resonated within me. Deep down, I knew the truth of them.
- [A Mirror Darkly: Rating yourself as different from how you really are](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-mirror-darkly-rating-yourself-as-different-from-how-you-really-are/) - Survey Question: It is 11:30 pm and your son was supposed to be home at 10:00 pm. How do you feel? AngryFrustratedWorriedAwake Well. If you are like me, you probably would feel all four of these. Yet the average self-evaluation test asks you to choose only one. The instructions will tell you to not overthink
- [Lessons and Insights: My Journey as a Coach and Trainer](https://christiancoachingmag.com/lessons-and-insights-my-journey-as-a-coach-and-trainer-2/) - Chad Hall, MCC, is the President and co-founder of Coach Approach Ministries that publishes Christian Coaching Magazine. Chad talks to Michael Cheuk about the lessons and insights he has learned over two decades of coaching Christian and business leaders and in training thousands of people to use coaching to improve the lives of those they
- [Coaching Super-Charged My Pastoral Calling](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-supercharged-my-calling/) - I came to faith in Jesus Christ while serving in the Marine Corps in the early 1970s. As a young believer, I was captivated by Jesus’ charge to make disciples.
- [The Journey to Discovery](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-journey-to-discovery/) - Throughout my journey, I believed I was in control, allowing influences in my life to guide my steps and define my path.
- [Transforming the Leader in You](https://christiancoachingmag.com/transforming-the-leader-in-you/) - Dr. Sheba Wilburn speaks with Dr. Whelan about her 2022 release which is written from a Kingdom principles, neuroscience, and coach approach perspective.
- [It Comes in Threes](https://christiancoachingmag.com/it-comes-in-threes-3/) - As far back as I can remember, my heart was drawn to helping others. I was often the one to lighten the load, give the extra hug, or try to make someone laugh. Sitting together to help others “figure things out” is my jam. I remember volunteering in first grade to write for a girl
- [Going Beyond a Coffee Conversation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/going-beyond-a-coffee-conversation/) - A bit irked, my coach mentor stopped the recording and said, "This is a coaching conversation, not a coffee conversation!" With eyebrows raised, I sat up a little straighter. Surprisingly, I needed to hear these words to help me understand the coaching process. Expresso-ing the Blindspots As a co-regional leader in a non-profit organization, I
- ["Goodnight Coach!"](https://christiancoachingmag.com/goodnight-coach/) - When Charlene left choir rehearsal each Thursday night, she signed off with two words, Goodnight Coach!
- [Answering the Call to Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/answering-the-call-to-coach/) - Are you called to coach? In a recent ICF Global Survey, approximately 87,000 people across the globe are helping others realize their personal and professional goals, dreams, and aspirations through professional coaching. Coaching is many things, including a process that helps people identify their goals and develop action plans to achieve those goals. Coaching is
- [The Top 10 Habits That Will Change the Way You Lead](https://christiancoachingmag.com/10-leadership-habits-that-will-change-the-way-you-lead/) - Join returning CCMag contributor, Dr. Jeff Doolittle talk about his new book, Life Changing Leadership Habits. Dr. Jeff Doolittle has helped business owners and executives of small businesses to global Fortune 50 companies, and his work is taught in university classrooms. He is the founder of Organizational Talent Consulting, a premier executive coaching and business
- [What's Wrong with Changing the World](https://christiancoachingmag.com/whats-wrong-with-changing-the-world/) - We, as coaches, encourage people to dream big, change the world, to make our lives count. Life purpose is our thing, right? After taking a sabbatical and stepping away from coaching after two decades, I wonder if there’s a fly in that ointment.
- [The Future Workplace: Are you ready for Gen Z?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-future-workplace-gen-z/) - Is your workplace ready for Gen Z? Tune into Dr. Shivers-Cole to learn how you can prepare your organization for this upcoming generation of leaders and followers. Dr. Carmellia Shivers-Cole is a character and leadership consulting coach and keynote speaker who speaks at schools, universities, businesses, and athletic programs. Her passion is to
- [Helping Dream Chasers Become Dream Makers in 3 Easy Steps](https://christiancoachingmag.com/helping-dream-chasers-become-dream-makers/) - What keeps people from pursuing their dreams? Their mindset. Often, all it takes is for someone to push beyond their imagination. When the right person asks the right questions, it dares people to dream. However, dreaming is just the beginning. At some point, dreamers must become makers. Life-changing moments come after much thought and contemplation and require courage and boldness.
- [Silence is Golden](https://christiancoachingmag.com/silence-is-golden/) - In November 2018, former First Lady Michelle Obama released a now-bestselling memoir, Becoming. That same month and into December, I hosted an intimate book club experience for women who lead in the marketplace and Christian ministry. For four weeks, we met to discuss our insights and
- [Activating Your God-Given Identity](https://christiancoachingmag.com/activating-your-god-given-identity/) - "Who in this room thinks they are holy?" I asked. As expected, no one raised their hand. With disappointment hovering over them, each participant stated why they thought holiness was unachievable and an attribute belonging only to God. Many felt shame and guilt. Holiness wasn't an attribute they had ever considered for themselves.
- [What's your WORD for the Year?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/whats-your-word-for-the-year/) - And just like that, it's the New Year! Before each of us is an opportunity to make everything new. A chance to reflect on what was and re-image what can be.
- [The 3 Keys to Becoming a Servant Leader in 2023](https://christiancoachingmag.com/becoming-a-servant-leader/) - “Why is life so hard? Why do I get picked on?" " I am a good person. Why don’t I feel fulfilled?” Sadly, these are common thoughts many individuals have become accustomed to. These thoughts act as blankets to cover excuses for falling short. Humans love to make excuses for not completing a task or shifting blame to someone else. Think about it. What would have happened if Jesus hadn't completed His task or shifted blame to someone else? Would history have been the same? What would our world look like today?
- [The 50-year Journey: Becoming a Ministry Leader](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-50-year-journey-becoming-a-ministry-leader/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.20.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"]Rev. Laura Wade joins Dr. Kelly Whelan to discuss her almost 50-year journey from being the 1st alter girl in the Rochester, NY Diocese, to school counselor and pastoring two churches. In the natural,
- [Toward Dreaming Again: The How-to's of Brainstorming](https://christiancoachingmag.com/toward-dreaming-again-brainstorming/) - Coaches are change agents. We are also brokers of hope. Being a coach is a sacred role.
- [How to Help Clients Create Lasting Change in the New Year](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-to-help-clients-create-lasting-change/) - What separates someone who can experience meaningful change and development from someone who wants to live a different life but can't gain traction? Millions of people make New Year's resolutions each year, but only one in ten will follow through on their commitment. Despite the desire to get in shape, start a new habit, or practice better disciplines and rituals, most people will find themselves in the same position one year from now.
- [Part I & II Ask Anything with Coaches Drs. Perdue, Whelan, and Wiater](https://christiancoachingmag.com/ask-anything-with-coaches-drs-perdue-whelan-wiater/) - Join Drs. Perdue, Whelan, and Wiater as they discuss relevant topics for coaches, leaders, teams, and orgs. This 2 Part series of Ask Anything episode shares information on: Appointment lengths, client-coach readiness, contracting, customized collaboration (slack etc). CliftonStrengths, wellbeing, fitness of a coach (skill, certification technology, leveraging talents and strengths), leaders needs. Belem survey results on leader confidence in competence, psychological safety, leaders and overwhelm, communication, psychological safety, a strengths culture, leadership coach and consultant for developing high performance orgs.
- [Accelerating Engagement: Becoming a Coaching Church](https://christiancoachingmag.com/accelerating-engagement-becoming-a-coaching-church/) - Pastors are expected to wear several hats. This expectation is increasingly true as fewer people attend church regularly. According to a 2021 Gallup article, church membership fell under 50 percent for the first time in the history of the United States. At the same time, congregants are steadily demanding more from their churches. Pastors have become accountants, teachers, counselors, technologists, managers, and custodians. These are in addition to preparing and delivering relevant spiritual content each week.
- [Compassionate Coaching for Leadership Influence](https://christiancoachingmag.com/compassionate-coaching-for-leadership-influence/) - My daughter, an aspiring actress, and performer, often brings up the names of famous TikTok influencers. I have no idea who she is talking about 100% of the time, suggesting that I am no longer a cool dad. Our world is chock full of influencers. While some people influence through enormous social media followings and traditional media such as television and news media, others are influencers to those close to them in families, businesses, churches, and communities. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, "am I an influencer?" If you're reading this article, you most likely are.
- [WINTER 2023 CCMag](https://christiancoachingmag.com/winter-ccmag/) - Click here to view a full color display of CCMag.
- [Off the Cuff with Prof. David Clutterbuck Part I & II](https://christiancoachingmag.com/off-the-cuff-with-david-clutterbuck/) - What if everything we knew about coach education was wrong? Tune in to hear Professor David Clutterbuck talk about his cultural curiosities, learnings, and new ventures. In Part I of this two part ser…
- [Coaching & Mentoring in Academia: Connection, Calling, and Coffee | Dr. Ulf Spears](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-mentoring-in-academia-connection-calling-and-coffee-dr-ulf-spears/) - Where is the best place for a university Dean to coach and mentor? The coffee shop! Today's conversation is around mentoring and coaching in Academia with Dr. Ulf Spears. Dean Spears meets with profes…
- [SPRING 2023 CCMag](https://christiancoachingmag.com/spring-2023-edition-ccmag/) - Click here for the full color magazine!
- [Team Coaching: A Complexity](https://christiancoachingmag.com/team-coaching-a-complexity/) - Complexity. In a word, complexity encompasses the challenges coaches face when working with teams. Coaching is a partnership between a coach and an individual to improve performance, reach goals, and…
- [4 Essentials for Working with International Teams](https://christiancoachingmag.com/four-essentials-for-working-with-international-teams/) - I took my first trip to Africa in 2012. I remember how surreal the moment felt as I stood on the other side of the world from where I lived. I was speaking at an international ministry conference in K…
- [The Making of a Team - 4 Musings](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-making-of-a-team/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" theme_builder_area="post_content" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_column _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" type="4_4" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" theme_builder_area="post_content" hover_enabled="0" sticky_enabled="0"]Contributor: Jacqueline Scott To team or not to team. That is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of working in team or to take up arms against a sea of troubles and by
- [Dysfunctional to Dynamic: A Coaching Leader's Team Experience with the VIA Assessment Tool](https://christiancoachingmag.com/dysfunctional-to-dynamic-a-coaching-leaders-team-experience/) - How can I coach and transform my leadership team? How can I help bring them from dysfunctional to dynamic? That’s the question I pondered in my new Executive Director role. I inherited a leadership te…
- [6 Steps to Delivering Effective Team Building Activities](https://christiancoachingmag.com/six-steps-to-delivering-effective-team-building-activities/) - On a scale of 1-10, where do you rate your team building skills? Team building is an important piece to aid with group and team cohesion and relational capital. The Oxford dictionary describes team bu…
- [What to Say When We’re Not OK](https://christiancoachingmag.com/what-to-say-when-were-not-ok/) - “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times…” So opens Charles’ Dickens’ famous novel of contrasts, A Tale of Two Cities. As a team-building consultant, I might describe teams in much the sam…
- [Coaching Mosaic](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-mosaic/) - Living cross-culturally most of my adult life I’ve found that a simple greeting carries many nuances. I fumble with what words to use, to kiss on one cheek, or is it both cheeks? Then there’s the occasional embarrassing miss in between, or the hardy Bolivian abrazo, the Asian avoidance of eye contact and the awkward
- [FALL 2022 CCMag](https://christiancoachingmag.com/fall-2022-pdf-download/) - Click here to download the Fall 2022 Issue of Christian Coaching Magazine.
- [Three Coaching Benefits Worth Every Penny](https://christiancoachingmag.com/three-coaching-benefits-worth-every-penny/) - [et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]If you’re asking, why should I get a coach? How can it be worth the money? You’re not the only one. I ask myself that question from time to time. And thankfully, I am always happy with the answer. There are three areas that always seem to clear up
- [Living a Life of Abundant Impact: 9 Steps to Goal Setting God’s Way](https://christiancoachingmag.com/9-steps-to-goal-setting-gods-way/) - A new year levels the playing field. Each person inherits the same precious gift. An inheritance of time. Three-hundred and sixty-five brand-new days filled with endless possibilities and divine moments. God created you to live abundantly, but you must prepare for it. How are you planning to use this year to move from where you are to where God wants you to be? Benjamin Franklin says, "if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail." Need a game plan? Here's a nine-step goal-setting process to help you dream big, plan well, and live a life of abundant impact in 2023.
- [Early Waves of Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/early-waves-of-coaching/) - Igniting a Movement Professional coaching was in its infancy when I first encountered it around 1996. I was introduced to coaching as a means of helping others live life on purpose. Dr. Joseph Umidi was igniting a movement of training coaches in a biblical transformative process that honors God. His vision was to have tens of
- [Lay Aside the Weights: Coaching by the Holy Spirit](https://christiancoachingmag.com/lay-aside-the-weights-coaching-by-the-holy-spirit/) - “Wow! You look good, you’ve slimmed down quite a bit. How did you do it?” asked an old classmate. My response was simply “I laid aside the weights.” So many compliments and everyone seemed to be asking the same question, “How did you shed the weight?” I sat reflecting on where I once was, a
- [Being the Church to the Millennial](https://christiancoachingmag.com/being-the-church-to-the-millennial/) - It’s a generation that’s fast slipping away from its church moorings, leaving empty pews and an aching hole in our Sunday services. The statistics are revealing—more than half the Millennial and Gen Xers polled in a Barna Group study say they have not attended church in the last six months, and 59 percent of Millennials*
- [How to Draw Out Great Ideas from People in the “No”](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-to-draw-out-great-ideas-from-people-in-the-no/) - It’s easier to just be against new ideas. If I’m honest, I’ve even noticed this in myself. Let me break this down for you. Someone comes to me with an idea. They want me to sign off, contribute, or buy in. The idea presented isn’t necessarily a bad idea, but I’m not sure I want
- [The Authentic Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-authentic-coach/) - As a life coach, I sometimes wonder how to present and promote the types of service I offer. What methods work best with my personality type? How can I avoid the pitfalls of self-promotion while sharing my story? These concerns arise from a desire to be a person of integrity, to honor God in all
- [Spiritual Growth: The Key to Lasting Transformation in Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/spiritual-growth-the-key-to-lasting-transformation-in-coaching/) - Coaching and spiritual growth go together, like peanut butter and jelly. If we want to see lasting transformation within clients we need to facilitate both spiritual and personal growth. In this article, I would like to share a helpful transformation model that emphasizes the focus on intimacy with God, understanding your identity, and aligning your
- [Pastor and Coach:  Wear the Best Hat](https://christiancoachingmag.com/pastor-and-coach-wear-the-best-hat/) - “Pastor, I need an appointment for pastoral counseling. I’ve got a big problem at work.” It was a common enough request for me as a pastor to receive on a Sunday morning. We scheduled a time and I prayed to be able to provide all of the Christian caring and Spirit-led good advice that I
- [Coaching Church Planters for Movement Impact](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-church-planters-for-movement-impact/) - In the world of church planting, coaching is widely considered a best practice. Simply put, church planters who have a coach produce better outcomes than those that don’t. That is why our church planting network, Stadia has made coaching a core part of the services offered to church planters. Not only does coaching get results,
- [A Shift in Denomination Culture –  From Consulting to Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-shift-in-denomination-culture-from-consulting-to-coaching/) - For more than twenty-five years, I have served local congregations, but not as a parish minister. Rather, I am an Associate Regional Minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination. As a middle judicatory leader, I stand between the local congregation and the national denomination and it’s my role to help congregations and their
- [The Relationship of Technology](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-relationship-of-technology/) - Coaching is an extremely relational profession. In coaching there has to be a relationship built between the coach and client in order for the process to work. This relationship must be built on mutual trust. Trust that the coach will keep information provided confidential, trust that the client will be honest and upfront with the
- [REVIEW: What Next? One Powerful Question](https://christiancoachingmag.com/what-next-one-powerful-question/) - A review by Bill Copper In his highly personal, moving testimony of of God’s grace and provision through an exceedingly difficult journey, Craig Burns skillfully balances the story of “living through” his treatment for cancer and “living on” with what comes next. Craig shares a challenging and beautiful experience of how asking (and searching for
- [Coaching Competencies for Living](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-competencies-for-living/) - Coaching Competencies Can Facilitate a Living/Thriving Future On first thought, you may not consider coaching and cancer to be a good fit. But my firsthand experience with both has helped me see how coaching can be a great source of help during a health crisis. Receiving a diagnosis of an incurable, though treatable, stage-four blood
- [Administering Assessments in Conjunction with Executive Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/administering-assessments-in-conjunction-with-executive-coaching/) - “What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are.” CS Lewis[1] As CS Lewis so aptly frames, what we see around us, or in us, is a function of where we are (our perceptual grid), and who we
- [Fences are a Big Deal](https://christiancoachingmag.com/fences-are-a-big-deal/) - Whether you grew up in rural America like I did or not, the value of fences is obvious…they define boundaries. In business districts, suburban neighborhoods, and urban America, fences often serve primarily to keep things out and protect the boundary. In rural America, the opposite is more often true; fences serve to keep things (livestock)
- [Marriage Coaching – A Simple Solution for a Nagging Problem](https://christiancoachingmag.com/marriage-coaching-a-simple-solution-for-a-nagging-problem/) - Dr. Gary Chapman says, “If you are a pastor [or lay leader], I know that you feel the pain when you see couples in your congregation divorce, and all of us have experienced that.” It is an unfortunate fact that depending on the faith tradition between 25 and 50% of couples will experience at least
- [Encouragement for Christian Life Coaches](https://christiancoachingmag.com/encouragement-for-christian-life-coaches/) - A look at the biblical backing of the ICF Core Competencies When I first started developing my coaching practice, I had the notion that I might need to hide my Christian faith so that I did not offend people or turn potential clients away. That lasted about a week! I quickly came to the realization
- [DONE with the Church: A Coach Approach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/done-with-the-church-a-coach-approach/) - For some time I have been grieved with the decline of congregations. It has burdened me with a deep desire for understanding the dynamics. Postmodernism has been my suspicion for the larger background. It’s a complex subject that has no one resolution. The church is a powerful conduit of the gospel, yet it seems to
- [The Secret Sauce to Securing Clients](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-secret-sauce-to-securing-clients/) - “How do you find and secure coaching clients?” is THE question we are most often asked by our mentor coaching clients, aspiring coaches, and our coaching colleagues. As our firm continues to grow, we are learning more of what it means to be a great marketer of coaching services. Though we are still honing our
- [Coaching with Mindfulness](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-with-mindfullness/) - Both of my sons play baseball. They’re still young and finding out if this is the sport for them, but for now they love it. I never played much baseball as a kid, but I’m learning from my sons and from other coaches and I’m even assisting as a coach sometimes. One of the things
- [Curiosity Killed the Cat….But it Could Give Life to Your Coaching Conversations](https://christiancoachingmag.com/curiosity-killed-the-cat-but-it-could-give-life-to-your-coaching-conversations/) - “Curiosity is a quality related to inquisitive thinking such as exploration, investigation, and learning, evident by observation in human and animal species. Curiosity is heavily associated with all aspects of human development, in which derives the process of learning and desire to acquire knowledge and skill.” Take a look at that definition… what stands out
- [Discipleship Coaching: Changing the Outcome of Discipleship](https://christiancoachingmag.com/discipleship-coaching-changing-the-outcome-of-discipleship/) - It was meant to be a complement, but the truth of what she said shook me to the core. She was the mom of a young man that I had discipled years before who is now faithfully serving the Lord. What she said of her son was, “He’s always using “Neil-isms,” phrases that I always
- [Tips for Running a Successful Coaching Practice](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tips-for-running-a-successful-coaching-practice/) - A coaching practice can be complicated but it does not have to be. There are many moving parts that can distract you but not all of them are essential to running a successful practice. Since all coaches are limited in what they can focus on, we wanted to share some tips that have helped us
- [The “One Thing” Marriage Coaching Model](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-one-thing-marriage-coaching-model-2/) - My good friend and coaching colleague Kevin says “Coaching changes everything” and I agree with him. My wife Sherry and I have been married for 47 years. We both come out of the Medical Profession, experienced a glorious call into ministry and have been in full time ministry since we planted a Church in St.
- [The Prayers and Skill of a Christian Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-prayers-and-skill-of-a-christian-coach/) - Leadership coaching matters. Christian coaches have to be known for their excellence and lead with competency before they have a platform to speak into the coaching relationship. Christian coaches in particular must understand the incredible weight of leadership and its widespread impact on coachees. This popular press article suggests that prayer and coaching skill are
- [Setting Good Margins: Helping Coachees Strike a Work-Life Balance](https://christiancoachingmag.com/setting-good-margins-helping-coachees-strike-a-work-life-balance/) - “I haven’t had a day off in months.” “I’m so discouraged when my to-do list is longer at the end of the day than the beginning.” “I’m really getting pushed around at work, and I feel tired before I even get there every day.” About half of the people I coach are seeking help with
- [Setting the Captive Free: The Liberating Power of Coaching by the Spirit](https://christiancoachingmag.com/setting-the-captive-free-the-liberating-power-of-coaching-by-the-spirit/) - “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:18-19 In a global culture of increased competition, non-stop everything, and side-eye contempt for
- [Six Nifty Tools to Increase Your Productivity](https://christiancoachingmag.com/six-nifty-tools-to-increase-your-productivity/) - Editor’s Note: This article is a regular column by Kelly E. McClelland that discusses the latest computer and technology tools to help your coaching practice. Here are six nifty tools that will help you become more productive and lower your computer stress moments! Spartan Multi-Clipboard – Now available as freeware! The author says, “You can
- [Creating a Great First Impression on Your LinkedIn Profile](https://christiancoachingmag.com/creating-a-great-first-impression-on-your-linkedin-profile/) - Editor’s Note: This article, written by Michael Cheuk, is based on the session “Social Branding” led by William Arruda on March 12, 2020, and recorded for BDS 2020 OnDemand. First impressions matter. The impact of a first impression can positively or negatively influence how others relate to us in subsequent encounters. In a pandemic world
- [The Mindset Behind Home Run Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-mindset-behind-home-run-coaching/) - Every coach wants to hit a home run with their clients. We want to ask that grand slam question that propels our client around the bases with fresh perspective and newfound awareness. We want to secure our coachees’ commitment to action that will move them forward. We especially want to hit that home run when
- [Coaching Millennials In Vocational Discipleship - Part 2](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-millennials-in-vocational-discipleship-part-2/) - A Way Forward In Engaging A New Generation How Vocational Discipleship Coaching Changes the Equation In Part 1 of this post, we explored how it seems like 2 plus 2 no longer equals 4 when it comes to ministering to Millennials. This shifting context applies not only for Millennials’ personal struggles concerning life and faith,
- [Three Game Changing Benefits of a Coach Approach to Leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/three-game-changing-benefits-of-a-coach-approach-to-leadership/) - Have you ever wondered if you could achieve more with your team? Is it possible to get greater results from the team you have? What happens when the results you need are greater than the current team can produce, and the budget says your team isn’t changing any time soon? If you are a leader,
- [Coaching Millennials In Vocational Discipleship – Part 1](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-millennials-in-vocational-discipleship-part-1/) - A Way Forward In Engaging A New Generation 2+2 No Longer = 4 I am sitting across the table at a local Starbucks from a 28 year old named Bryan (not his real name). Bryan was lost. As we began coaching, he told me, “All my life I was taught that 2+2=4. That if you
- [Brains and Questions](https://christiancoachingmag.com/brains-and-questions/) - What kind of questions are you known for? The answer to that can make all the difference in your coaching. More precisely, are you known for asking “Test Questions” or “Discovery Questions”? Depending on the answer, you may be already set up for a successful coaching conversation before you’ve even said a word. Or, maybe
- [Setting Up The Cross-Cultural Coaching Relationship for Success](https://christiancoachingmag.com/setting-up-the-cross-cultural-coaching-relationship-for-success/) - Does culture matter in coaching? You bet it does! And perhaps nowhere is culture more fundamentally influential than in the client-coach relationship. Relationship, social status, and expectations are all culturally-driven. If you don't set up the coaching relationship correctly you and your cross-cultural client will be frustrated. I spent 20 years living in 3 countries in
- [A Coach Approach to Hiring the Right Staff](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-coach-approach-to-hiring-the-right-staff/) - erry and Ed had a problem. As Lead Pastor and Community/Care Pastor of a large and growing congregation, they had been seeking the right person to bring on board to help lead the church. Between the two of them, they had preaching, teaching and pastoral care responsibilities covered. What was going uncovered were the administrative and operational needs of the church. So they were looking to hire—looking, looking, and looking, but not hiring. After nearly two fruitless years, they sought help from a coach.
- [Letter from Editor for January 2017](https://christiancoachingmag.com/letter-from-editor-for-january-2017/) - This month marks some big changes for Christian Coaching Magazine – changes that I think will add value to our paid subscribers, to our readers, and to Christian coaches everywhere. The most obvious change is that we have updated our website to give it a more modern and user-friendly design. On the home page you’ll
- [Download PDFs](https://christiancoachingmag.com/download-pdfs/) - Previous Versions of CCM are available to Subscribers as a PDF, which can be read from your computer/tablet, or printed. January 2020 October 2019 July 2019 April 2019 January 2019 October 2018 July 2018 April 2018 January 2018 October 2017 July 2017 May 2017 January 2017 October 2016 April 2016 January 2016 October 2015 July
- [Letter from Editor for May 2017](https://christiancoachingmag.com/letter-from-editor/) - Why do you coach? There are many reasonable responses to this simple question, but one of the best responses (and one I hear quite often) is that coaches want to change lives. We coaches want to make a difference; we want to help others; we want to serve God by facilitating success for those we
- [How God Turned a Coffee Date into a Catalyst for Change](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-god-turned-a-coffee-date-into-a-catalyst-for-change/) - It all started with coffee. Meeting for coffee that day was all that was on Elizabeth’s mind (name changed). We were just two friends catching up. Little did she know that her life was about to change. We hadn’t caught up in years and decided to meet at Starbucks in early December. I had no
- [The One Question That Took My Coaching to the Next Level](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-one-question-that-took-my-coaching-to-next-level/) - I have watched enough heist movies to note a safe-cracker’s reaction when the last tumbler of a lock falls into place. I felt that way on a coaching call last fall, when there was an almost audible click signaling my new approach to coaching. My clergywoman client and I were focusing on an issue common
- [The Lifeline of Life Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-lifeline-of-life-coaching/) - What do you do when you are frustrated about your slow recovery from an illness? Shawna faced this challenge. She had recently suffered a life-threatening illness. Now, months into her recovery, she was afraid that she was not making the physical and mental progress she had hoped for. She wondered if she would ever be
- [The Self-Aware Leader - Interview with Terry Linhart](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-self-aware-leader-interview-with-terry-linhart/) - Michael Cheuk interviews Dr. Terry Linhart about his new book, The Self-Aware Leader: Discovering Your Blind Spots to Reach Your Ministry Potential. Dr. Linhart is the Chair of the Religion and Philosophy Department at Bethel College, Indiana, where he teaches ministry-related courses. His research and writing has focused on missions, evangelism, multicultural ministry, and leadership development.
- [The "How to" of Finding Your Coaching Vibe and Tribe](https://christiancoachingmag.com/finding-your-coaching-vibe-and-tribe/) - I was pushed into the tyranny of the urgent! Coaching peers were putting themselves out in digital space creating websites and other marketing strategies and I wanted to jump in and start the process too. Time after time, as I would attempt to join them, I would be pulled back into reality. Truth is, I
- [Premarital Coaching?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/premarital-coaching/) - Like many pastors, I thought premarital counseling was important. Couples who are getting married should take time during their engagement to intentionally reflect on their relationship, the commitments they are about to make to one another by their vows, and the nature and purpose of the marriage they are about to enter. I insisted on
- [Coaching Senior Leadership Teams to Unleash Their Spiritual Chemistry](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-senior-leadership-teams-to-unleash-their-spiritual-chemistry/) - Does your coaching methodology unleash chemistry? Chemistry is deeper than collaboration and teamwork; more potent than engagement. Chemistry is people’s souls connecting and rejoicing in the connection. Do you know how to facilitate that level of camaraderie in the senior leadership teams you serve? If not, you can learn. And when you learn, you will
- [Successful Team Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/successful-team-coaching/) - A few months ago, a pastor called me and asked if I would be willing to coach his pastoral staff. They were all passionate, gifted, and young (only one person besides the pastor was over forty), yet they were finding it difficult to work together as a team. Part of the issue stemmed from a
- [Dynamics of Team Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/dynamics-of-team-coaching/) - “No man is an island,” said English poet John Donne, in 1624. The statement was true then, and nowhere is it more evident now than in the context of teams within organizations. God’s design for humankind is for us to thrive in the context of community. God has created us to thrive in “one another”
- [Avoiding Team Leader Sabotage](https://christiancoachingmag.com/avoiding-team-leader-sabotage/) - It was fourteen minutes into our session when it happened—my credibility had a near death experience— sabotaged by the team leader. As an external coach for this team, I’d been sanctioned by their leader to provide team development via coaching. Minutes into the session, the leader began signaling skepticism when I wouldn’t provide my opinion
- [Expanding Your Influence through Group Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/expanding-your-influence-through-group-coaching/) - As a leadership coach working in Asia, I have seen how effective it can be to use group coaching to help others live out God’s calling in their lives. Here are few of the comments I hear from leaders who have experienced the group coaching process. “I know I’m not the only one that struggles
- [Some Ethical Considerations for Group and Team Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/some-ethical-considerations-for-group-and-team-coaching/) - Beth always had something to say during the group coaching session. At first I felt her exuberance was a great catalyst for discussion. However after several months I began to wonder if she was thwarting the others with her dominance. What would be the ethical way to deal with such a situation? Tom wanted to
- [Coaching a Group or a Team: What's the Difference?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-a-group-or-a-team-whats-the-difference/) - “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go with others.”—African proverb For most of us, coaching is a one-to-one relationship--one coach, one client. What if you could leverage your time and energy as a coach and apply the same skills you use with one person to working with
- [For Whom the Man Toils](https://christiancoachingmag.com/for-whom-the-man-toils/) - A Devotion for Coaches A seasoned minister hired a coach to help him prepare for retirement. When his coach asked what he would like to do for the rest of his life, he began to list all his previous ministry accomplishments. After several minutes, he stopped and declared, “I’ve just realized that very little of
- [Your Coaching Is a Gift: Expect Life to Test It and You](https://christiancoachingmag.com/your-coaching-is-a-gift-expect-life-to-test-it-and-you/) - As a young teenager in the early ‘80s growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, I discovered Dr. Maya Angelou’s writings, and took pride in knowing she had roots in Stamps, Arkansas. In my young mind, that geographic closeness gave me a minuscule amount of “something in common” with this remarkable woman. Reading her memoirs, I
- [Coaching Congregations During Pastoral Transitions](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-congregations-during-pastoral-transitions/) - When a church learns that its minister is leaving, congregants’ emotions cover the gamut. Some people are devastated, others are relieved. All of them wonder, “What will happen to us?” The church enters a period of transition in which uncertainty is often experienced as challenge. There is no denying that there are difficulties associated with
- [Weed Your Garden, Weed Your Church](https://christiancoachingmag.com/weed-your-garden-weed-your-church/) - A Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Ministry My front flowerbed was suffering from a weed infestation of ground ivy. Though my husband applied weed killer on the lawn, he didn’t mind the cute purple flowers in the front flowerbed. I became concerned about the amount of ground ivy compared to last year, and I determined
- [Five Ways to Connect with Clients](https://christiancoachingmag.com/five-ways-to-connect-with-clients/) - Clients. We all want them, and quite frankly, to have a thriving coaching business, we all need them. For professional coaches who deeply desire to make a Kingdom impact in the lives of our clients and communities, we can readily acknowledge the need to develop a robust pipeline of potential new clients. However, the process
- [Strategic Thinking: The Perspective Needed to Successfully Navigate Change](https://christiancoachingmag.com/strategic-thinking-the-perspective-needed-to-successfully-navigate-change/) - When recently flying home to Houston after having evacuated from Hurricane Harvey, I and other passengers anxiously strained our necks to look out the airliner’s windows to see what was left of our beloved Bayou City. As we began to descend, it was easy to see where the water had receded and what areas were
- [How I Landed My First Paying Client](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-i-landed-my-first-paying-client/) - I am a new Spiritual Combat Life Coach embracing the call in my local community. My heart’s desire is to inspire people to discover their strengths (talents) and spiritual gifts through life coaching sessions. After completing my Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Coaching and Mentoring. I discovered my calling through my
- [10 Strategies to Build Your Coaching Business in 2018](https://christiancoachingmag.com/10-strategies-to-build-your-coaching-business-in-2018/) - Few of us like selling – yet most of us want to see our coaching business prosper financially and grow in influence. In order to attract clients, you need to let people see you are worthy of their trust and will provide them value for their investment in time and money. Here are ten strategies
- [The Seven Steps of Transformation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-seven-steps-of-transformation/) - People desire transformation in their life, but it’s one of those “much easier said than done” things in life. We can be very good at fooling ourselves that our situation, poor habits or character defects are “not that bad.” It’s a great beginning when a person reaches the point of admitting they need to make
- [Discover the DISC Profile for Transformative Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/discover-the-disc-profile-for-transformative-coaching/) - Sue stated, “I just always thought I was lazy and not motivated enough, but now I realize that it is OK to be content in a position I enjoy.” As a twenty-something, soft-spoken, hardworking, and loyal girl, Sue felt discouraged because she loved her job but recently put in her notice. She constantly felt berated
- [Transformational Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/transformational-coaching/) - New Thinking, New Life “Oh wow! I never thought about this like that!” *Colin, (name changed to protect confidentiality) is a career youth leader on staff with a large church. This has followed his nearly twenty years of experience with a para-church campus ministry for Middle and High School Students. “Hey, someone has to like
- [Take Coaching Below the Surface When It Comes to Fundraising](https://christiancoachingmag.com/take-coaching-below-the-surface-when-it-comes-to-fundraising/) - My path to coaching was a skeptic’s journey. If you had told me that personal transformation was possible through coaching, I would have thought you were crazy. I found myself thrust into a coaching role with Stadia: New Church Strategies. So as an avid learner, I dove in and gave it a shot. My initial
- [How to Implement Better Organizational Communication](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-to-implement-better-organizational-communication/) - Why is Communication Important? Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines communication as “a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior.” But is it really just a transmission of information? Just a transactional process? Communication can be so much more than that! It can be transformational not just for
- [Ask More by Frank Sesno](https://christiancoachingmag.com/ask-more-by-frank-sesno/) - Book Review of Ask More: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions, and Spark Change (New York: AMACOM, 2017). You may know Frank Sesno as an Emmy Award-winning news anchor, White House correspondent, and top-flight journalist from his days on the then-new CNN. You may recall how deftly he interviewed world leaders in the midst
- [Getting a Second Opinion](https://christiancoachingmag.com/getting-a-second-opinion/) - A Devotion for Coaches Several months ago, I injured my knee while on a routine run. I nursed the knee for a few weeks but, as the pain increased, I saw my doctor who noted the joint was inflamed. He recommended an orthopedic surgeon. Several ex-rays and one MRI later, the surgeon cautioned that my
- [A Coach-Approach to Our Family Vacation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-coach-approach-to-our-family-vacation/) - Several weeks ago, our family took a vacation to Montreal and Quebec. In the past, we haven’t taken many vacations. Most of our travels consisted of visiting out-of-state family. When we did go on a true vacation a couple of years ago, Thea our oldest child would have preferred to stay home. In the name
- [Peer Coaching: A Strategy for Christian Growth](https://christiancoachingmag.com/peer-coaching-a-strategy-for-christian-growth/) - Bill and Mark meet every two weeks at a local coffee shop. There is a regular pattern to their sessions. First, each shares the high and lows he has experienced since their last meeting and a scripture passage that has provided a fresh insight for his life. They covenant to pray for each other around
- [The One Time I Coached My Husband](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-one-time-i-coached-my-husband/) - Anyone who knows me knows how much I love coaching. I have always tried to coax my husband to letting me demonstrate coaching for him to experience it, but he was never interested. My husband is an introvert and a software engineer. He’s very analytical and quiet. Around five years ago, he was offered a
- [When Your “Coaching Client” is Your Ninety-Year Old Mother](https://christiancoachingmag.com/when-your-coaching-client-is-your-90-yr-old-mother/) - What makes it so difficult to keep your coach hat on in these conversations with family members? Imagine this all too common scenario: You begin a conversation with your mother filled with unexpected challenges as you talk about selling the big tri-level home she’s lived in for over fifty-six years. Why is it that all
- [April 2018 PDF Download](https://christiancoachingmag.com/april-2018-pdf-download/) - Download the current edition of Christian Coaching Magazine in PDF format here. Click HERE for an archive of past PDFs of Christian Coaching Magazine that you can download.
- [Crisis: The Doorway to Transformation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/crisis-the-doorway-to-transformation/) - Early on a Monday morning, I got a request for an emergency coaching session from my client "Rick," a pastor who had begun working at his church a few months ago. He shared he had just come out of a contentious and embarrassing church board meeting that called into question his leadership skills and crushed
- [Kathryn McElveen on “The Inner Life of a Coach”](https://christiancoachingmag.com/kathryn-mcelveen-on-the-inner-life-of-a-coach/) - Editor’s Note: This is a written interview that Michael Cheuk conducted with Kathryn McElveen. Michael: The theme of this issue of Christian Coaching Magazine is “The Inner Life of a Coach.” You’ve shared with me how Parker Palmer’s Let Your Life Speak had a profound impact on your life. To me, that book has so
- [Deciding to Take on a Client](https://christiancoachingmag.com/deciding-to-take-on-a-client/) - You are talking to the client on the phone for the first time. This is what some call the “chemistry test.” The dialogue might sound something like this: Client: I am looking for a coach to help me decide the next career step to take. Coach: Okay Client: I really need someone to who can
- [Counseling, Spiritual Direction and Coaching...What are the Distinctions?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/counseling-spiritual-direction-and-coaching-what-are-the-distinctions/) - Coach training emphasizes the distinction between coaching and counseling. I would like to talk about another distinction as well, and that is spiritual direction. In this article, I want to approach the distinction of all three practices from a Christian perspective. Each of these practices are highly sophisticated, and I apologize in advance that the
- [A Coaching Approach to Help Youth Choose a College](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-coaching-approach-to-help-youth-choose-a-college/) - As a small-town girl with big city dreams and the first person in my family to go to college, I can speak confidently when I tell you that children want and need an adult to be involved in planning for the future. If you have any youth in your church, it is important to reach
- [A Gathering of Coaches](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-gathering-of-coaches/) - Note: This particular group of coaches was trained by the MarriageTeam nonprofit organization where they use a model of coaching couple to couple. They were gathering for a discussion about how coaching affects them. While some observations may be specific to marriage coaching, all coaches will identify with the common experience of helping people move
- ["Logs" in Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/logs-in-coaching/) - “It is my belief no man ever understands quite his own artful dodges to escape from the grim shadow of self-knowledge.” -- Joseph Conrad Jesus asked, “Why do you…not notice the log in your own eye?” (Matt. 7:3) How can we deal with our tendency toward judgment and impatience? There are so many obstacles to seeing
- [Student Success Coaching: Going Beyond “What Are You Going to Major In?”](https://christiancoachingmag.com/student-success-coaching-going-beyond-what-are-you-going-to-major-in/) - “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” -- Ephesians 2:10, New King James Version “Where are you going to college?” “What are you going to major in?” I heard these questions countless times throughout my senior year of high school. At the
- [The Smile Creator](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-smile-creator/) - When our family dentist told me the only solution for my injured tooth was an implant, I almost came unglued. Just the thought of something being embedded into my jaw brought imaginary jolts of pain to my mouth. It didn’t help when he said he’d send me to a specialist—Dr. Tim, someone I’d never met,
- [Canoeing the Mountains - Interview with Tod Bolsinger](https://christiancoachingmag.com/canoeing-the-mountains-interview-with-tod-bolsinger/) - Dr. Tod Bolsinger, Vice President and Chief of Leadership Formation and Assistance Professor of Practical Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, is interviewed by Michael Cheuk on coaching adaptive leaders in uncharted territories. He talks about the implications of his book Canoeing the Mountains -- adaptive leadership, dealing with loss and resistance, moving from an "expert"
- [Breakthrough Past Burnout - Interview with Dr. Errin Weisman](https://christiancoachingmag.com/breakthrough-past-burnout-interview-with-dr-errin-weisman/) - CCMag editor Michael Cheuk talks to Errin Weisman, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, about her experience with burnout and how that led her to a breakthrough to start a coaching practice to help doctors and working moms to be and live their best. Errin Weisman, D.O. is a physician, life coach, podcaster, burnout expert, and badass
- [Breaking Through to Write a Book](https://christiancoachingmag.com/breaking-through-to-write-a-book/) - Editor’s Note: This is a written interview that Michael Cheuk conducted with Kevin Stebbings, who just published his first book, What Do You Really, Really Want? on September 12, 2018. Michael: Writing a book is a big breakthrough! What led you to write What Do You Really, Really Want?? Kevin: For over a decade as
- [HOPE and Other Superpowers - Interview with John Pavlovitz](https://christiancoachingmag.com/john-pavlovitz-interview/) - Michael Cheuk interviews John Pavolovitz about the implications of his new book, Hope and Other Superpowers, for coaches as they work with clients to help them identify and act on their superpowers. John Pavlovitz is a writer, pastor, and activist from Wake Forest, North Carolina, who is committed to equality, diversity, and justice—both inside and outside faith communities. In
- [Finding My Niche in Coaching At-Risk Teens](https://christiancoachingmag.com/finding-my-niche-in-coaching-at-risk-teens/) - Have you ever tried to coach an irrational, hormone driven, biochemically imbalanced teenager? For most the answer is “no” and “no thank you.” The majority of coaches in the Christian Coaches Network International directory list “no” as the response for working with minors. After I finished my Air Force career (serving mostly as an educator
- [Monk in the Marketplace - Interview with Jerome Daley](https://christiancoachingmag.com/monk-in-the-marketplace-interview-with-jerome-daley/) - Jerome Daley talks to Michael Cheuk about his book Monk in the Marketplace, published January 2018. Jerome Daley is an executive coach and culture consultant at www.thrive9solutions.com/ who is passionate about helping leaders thrive...and build thriving organizational cultures. With over 20 years in people development, he speaks, trains, and coaches people toward their true identity
- [The Ethics of Good Contracting in Sponsored Coaching Relationships](https://christiancoachingmag.com/ethics-of-good-contracting/) - For many coaches, a turning point seems to occur when they get that first BIG contract. You have been waiting a long time for a corporation or a non-profit to hire you. After all, this is where the BIG money lies. Finally, you have some sponsored clients with deep pockets who understand and appreciate the
- [Seasons: Why They Matter to Coaches and Clients](https://christiancoachingmag.com/seasons-why-they-matter/) - Editor’s Note: this article is the first of a four-part series on coaching and the “seasons” of change. This year I turn 50. Looking back on my life I realize how many changes I have experienced that have made me who I am half a century later. When I was five, we moved from Houston
- [Book Review: How to Get Unstuck](https://christiancoachingmag.com/book-review-how-to-get-unstuck/) - Book Review: How to Get Unstuck: Breaking Free from Barriers to Your Productivity by Matt and Matthew Aaron Perman One of the biggest breakthrough moments for me as a coach, was realizing how stuck I was as a new solopreneur coach! Looking at how to define a niche, navigate legal hurdles, establish accounting and record
- [Blind Spots](https://christiancoachingmag.com/blind-spots/) - A Devotion for Coaches To Race the Wind is the autobiography of Harold Krents, a man who was born partially blind and then declared totally blind by the age of nine. After his mother absorbed the shock of having a son who could not see, she determined to do whatever she could to help him
- [January 2019 PDF Download](https://christiancoachingmag.com/january-2019-download/) - Download the current edition of Christian Coaching Magazine in PDF format here. Click HERE for an archive of past PDFs of Christian Coaching Magazine that you can download.
- [Workplace Big 5 - Interview with Chris Gambill](https://christiancoachingmag.com/chris-gambill-interview/) - Michael Cheuk interviews Dr. Chris Gambill, Director of the Center for Congregational Health, about using the Workplace Big 5 Profile assessment for coaches. Download an Introduction to the Workplace Big 5 Profile. Chris Gambill is the Director of the Center for Congregational Health based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He has a Ph.D. in industrial organizational
- [The Next Level - Interview with Scott Eblin](https://christiancoachingmag.com/scott-eblin-interview/) - Executive Coach and author Scott Eblin talks to Michael Cheuk about the third edition of The Next Level, and the Life GPS worksheet that he and his wife created to help people lead and live at their best. Download the free The Next Level self-assessment tool and the free Life GPS worksheet here: https://thenextlevel.eblingroup.com/. Scott
- [Coaching and the CliftonStrengths Assessment](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-and-the-cliftonstrengths-assessment/) - Of all the assessment tools that I’ve used in my coaching over the years, the one that my clients have found the most energizing in life is the CliftonStrengths assessment (formally known as Strengthsfinder) from Gallup. In fact, it was this assessment that introduced me into the world of coaching. Back in 2007 I was
- [Confessions of an Assessment Junkie](https://christiancoachingmag.com/confessions-of-an-assessment-junkie/) - Hi! My name is Kelly McClelland and I am an assessment junkie. It all started with those fun little questionnaires that were in my sister’s Seventeen magazines. What kind of a boyfriend was I going to be to some of my cute classmates? Somehow it has always been interesting to know my type and secrets
- [The Ethical Use of Assessments](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-ethical-use-of-assessments/) - Sally is a new coach who is concerned about her skill level. She wants to offer a high value to the client. She feels that leading with an off-the-shelf assessment will quickly convince new clients that she is a good coach. Is that an ethical approach? Tom has been coaching for many years. Assessments are
- [CliftonStrengths Changed My Life](https://christiancoachingmag.com/cliftonstrengths-changed-my-life/) - I have taken many different types of assessments throughout the years but taking the CliftonStrengths® assessment has really changed my life! That may sound over dramatic but let me highlight a few ways this has helped me grow personally and professionally. What is the CliftonStrengths® Assessment? CliftonStrengths®, also known as Strengthsfinder®, is a powerful tool
- [Using the Peoplemap Personality Inventory in Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/using-the-peoplemap-personality-inventory-in-coaching/) - The leader of an organization invited me to do a staff development day. I chose the Peoplemap Personality Inventory as the basis for the day’s work. As one might expect, individual members of the group were a bit apprehensive about the activity; however, within an hour, they were enthusiastically engaged in discussing what they offered
- [From God to You: Remember Who You Are!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/from-god-to-you-remember-who-you-are/) - (Creative Writing Penned By Coach Vicki To Her ENFP Client) Dear Liz, I know you love to celebrate others and focus on the future. Even so, let’s pause and take a deep breath to celebrate you in this present moment. I am offering you the gift of My presence. I AM here with you. I
- [Seasons, Part 2: Recognizing When They Change](https://christiancoachingmag.com/seasons-part-2-recognizing-when-they-change/) - Editor’s Note: this article is the second of a four-part series on coaching and the “seasons” of change. Living in Texas we don’t get the huge season shifts that happen in the midwest. Sometimes I wish I lived where the changing of seasons was always clear and definable, but I don’t. Whether I can clearly
- [Facing the Challenge](https://christiancoachingmag.com/facing-the-challenge/) - The story is told about Harry Houdini’s failed attempt at escape. In one town, he challenged a jailer to lock him in a cell. If he didn’t escape within an hour, he would pay the jailer $1,000. The guard complied and watched as Houdini tried every trick to get released but to no avail. Exhausted
- [The Path Between Us - Interview with Suzanne Stabile](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-path-between-us-interview-with-suzanne-stabile/) - Suzanne Stabile, talks to Michael Cheuk about her new book, The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships. Additional Resources: The Road Back To You - The best Enneagram primer for folks who are interested in learning Enneagram basics and identifying their own numberKnow Your Number MP3s - This is a recording of
- [Crowdsource Coaching: "How do you handle friends and associates who want to be coached for free?"](https://christiancoachingmag.com/crowdsource-coaching-how-do-you-handle-friends-and-associates-who-want-to-be-coached-for-free/) - Editor's note: “Crowdsource Coaching” is a new feature of CCMag where coaches offer their answers to a question posed by one of our readers. This issue's question was submitted by Tiffany Crosby. Tiffany received a free one-year subscription to CCMag for having her question chosen! If you have a question for our readers and the
- [Survey: What Assessments Do You Use?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/survey-what-assessments-do-you-use/) - In the past months, we asked coaches to tell us what assessment tool(s) they use for their clients. We received twenty responses and the graphic below reveals their replies. 14 mentioned CliftonStrengths11 mentioned MTBI10 mentioned DiSC3 mentioned VIA2 mentioned Builder Profile 10, PeopleMap, and High Performance Patterns.Other assessments received one mention. Links to assessment tools
- [SHIFT - Interview with Mark Tidsworth](https://christiancoachingmag.com/interview-with-mark-tidsworth/) - Mark Tidsworth, is a coach, consultant, trainer, author, and founder of Pinnacle Leadership Associates, a Christian organization dedicated to partnering with others to discover and pursue God’s mission in the world. Mark talks to Michael Cheuk about his book Shift: Three Big Moves for the 21st Century Church. Throughout Mark's vocational pilgrimage, generativity consistently appears.
- [Using Zoom for training and coaching - Interview with Gregg Kendrick](https://christiancoachingmag.com/using-zoom-for-training-and-coaching-interview-with-gregg-kendrick/) - Gregg Kendrick speaks to Michael Cheuk on how he uses the online platform Zoom to support his work. This interview is one response to a Crowdsource Coaching Question: "What are your primary key learning(s) in hosting virtual coaching groups?" Gregg Kendrick is a trainer, consultant and coach who founded Basileia LLC. Gregg uses human needs-based
- [Key Learnings from Hosting Webinars and Virtual Coaching Groups - Interview with Brian Miller](https://christiancoachingmag.com/key-learnings-from-hosting-webinars-and-virtual-coaching-groups-interview-with-brian-miller/) - Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries, talks to Michael Cheuk about the importance of outcomes and participant engagement in structuring the content of webinars and virtual group coaching. This interview is a response from a "Crowdsource Coaching" question we received from one of our readers: "What are your primary key learning(s) in hosting
- [From Death Spiral to Life Coach for Christ](https://christiancoachingmag.com/from-death-spiral-to-life-coach-for-christ/) - A Wake-Up Call It was a rainy night in the spring of 2004 when I faced my own death. I was 29-year-old that struggled with crack addiction resulting from grief, anger, rage, unforgiveness, and self-hatred. On that day, a truck driver almost strangled me to death. As I felt my life slipping away, somehow, I
- [Seasons, Pt. 3: Right Attitudes in New Seasons](https://christiancoachingmag.com/seasons-pt-3-right-attitudes-in-new-seasons/) - Editor’s Note: this article is the third of a four-part series on coaching and the “seasons” of change. Coaches Herman Boone and Bill Yoast in the real life story depicted in the movie Remember the Titans had change both chosen and thrust upon. Their success started with the attitudes that they chose and then had
- [Turning Coaching Blunders Into Blessings](https://christiancoachingmag.com/turning-coaching-blunders-into-blessings/) - Butterflies swirled in my stomach as I prepared for my upcoming coaching call. This was the fourth of a series of dizzying sessions which inevitably ended with the client’s inability to focus her thoughts on a coaching topic and my inability to help her find that focus. We both felt overwhelmed in the sea of
- [Staying Motivated When You're Your Own Boss](https://christiancoachingmag.com/staying-motivated-when-youre-your-own-boss/) - In October of 2018, I retired after 19 years serving as the Executive Director of a faith-based nonprofit ministry. God was calling me to a new place of service in His Kingdom, a coaching ministry. Accepting His call provided me the wonderful opportunity to be my own boss. No individual, group, ministries or organization mission
- [The Power of Choice Through Spiritual Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-power-of-choice-through-spiritual-coaching/) - We make choices all the time, some are small, and some will impact the rest of our lives. We choose when to get up, what to eat, what to wear. Our days are filled with choices that often are not given a second thought. Sometimes, without thinking, we make a choice that causes us to
- [What's Your Greatest Coaching Challenge?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/whats-your-greatest-coaching-challenge/) - In each issue of Christian Coaching Magazine, we ask our readers to answer a survey question. For this issue, nine readers responded to this question: “What’s your greatest coaching challenge?” “What’s Your Greatest Coaching Challenge?” Here’s how our respondents answered the question: 4 answered: Taking care of the business end of coaching4 answered: Getting new
- [July 2019 PDF Download](https://christiancoachingmag.com/july-2019-pdf-download/) - Download the current edition of Christian Coaching Magazine in PDF format here. Click HERE for an archive of past PDFs of Christian Coaching Magazine that you can download.
- [Online Business Platforms for Coaches - Interview with Kelly McClelland](https://christiancoachingmag.com/online-business-platforms-for-coaches-interview-with-kelly-mcclelland/) - Kelly McClelland talks to Michael Cheuk about “all-in-one” online coaching business platforms that help solopreneur coaches manage the nuts and bolts of their coaching business. Online coaching business platforms mentioned in this video: The Coaches Console CoachSimple.net CoachMetrix.com CoachLogix.com CoachAccountable.com CoachVantage.com 17Hats.com Rev. Kelly E. McClelland, CCMC is Immediate Past President 2018 of Christian Coaches
- [How Much to Charge for Coaching? - Interview with Brian Miller](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-much-to-charge-for-coaching-interview-with-brian-miller/) - Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries, talks to Michael Cheuk about how to think about the value coaches bring and how much to charge for our coaching. Brian Miller, PCC, coaches lots of leaders. With clarity and confidence, Brian’s clients lean into their strengths and become even more fruitful. Serving as the Executive
- [The Ethical Must-Have, Should-Have, Could-Have List](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-ethical-must-have-should-have-could-have-list/) - Sarah sighed as she looked at her new desk. Her office felt like an oven with the door closed. Here she would run her freshly baked coaching business. She felt clueless as to how to figure out the recipe for getting it right. Below is a list of ingredients that I’ve put together based on
- [The Winding Path of Transformation - Interview with Jeffrey Tacklind](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-winding-path-of-transformation-interview-with-jeffrey-tacklind/) - Jeffrey Tacklind talks to Michael Cheuk about his new book, The Winding Path of Transformation: Finding Yourself Between Glory and Humility, recently published by InterVarsity Press. Jeffrey Tacklind is lead pastor of Church by the Sea in Laguna Beach, California, where he lives with his wife and three children. He is a spiritual director and has a
- [Seasons, Pt. 4: New Seasons Mean New Things](https://christiancoachingmag.com/seasons-new-seasons-mean-new-things/) - Editor’s Note: this article is fourth of a four-part series on coaching and the “seasons” of change. I’ve spent most of my life living in rural communities where agriculture is still the primary industry and economic engine. Whether it’s rice, wheat, corn, hay, or livestock; in an agricultural world, seasons matter. As a matter of
- [What Tools Do You Use to Manage Your Coaching Practice?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/what-tools-do-you-use-to-manage-your-coaching-practice/) - In each issue of Christian Coaching Magazine, we ask our readers to answer a survey question. For this issue, seven readers responded to this question: “What tool(s) do you use to manage these aspects of your coaching practice?” Here are some of the responses from our respondents: Managing Your Calendar/Scheduling OutlookDubsadoAcquity Scheduling and Monday.comCoaches ConsoleGoogle
- [Coaching the Next Generation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-the-next-generation/) - I recently came across an article in The Guardian titled, ‘It’s a safety blanket’: why more and more teenagers and young adults are relying on life coaches. Why the reason for this shift? the writer asks. Are more and more young people hiring coaches for career advice, or to fend off loneliness? Or something else?
- [For Whom Am I Toiling?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/for-whom-am-i-toiling/) - A young person admitted she struggled with obeying God. She bemoaned, “Doing things God’s way leads to misery, not happiness. I want to enjoy life.” The truth is the Lord wants us to enjoy every aspect of life, including our work. One study reveals that a high percentage of people (worldwide) are dissatisfied with their
- [The Nuts and Bolts of ICF Accreditation Renewal](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-icf-accreditation-renewal/) - My ACC accreditation is due to expire next year, and I’m in the process of renewing my ACC credential for another three years. Here are the “nuts and bolts” of the accreditation renewal process. Please note that this applies for the ACC renewal. A PCC renewal might be slightly different. ICF Credentialing Updates According to
- [October 2019 PDF Download](https://christiancoachingmag.com/october-2019-pdf-download/) - Download the current edition of Christian Coaching Magazine in PDF format here. Click HERE for an archive of past PDFs of Christian Coaching Magazine that you can download.
- [Self-Liberation from a Coach Approach to Ministry Leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/self-liberation-from-a-coach-approach-to-ministry-leadership/) - Imagine… …being authentically who you are and not worrying about trying to be someone different. …living out your calling, in places and spaces where those around you are eager to see you satisfied and successful. …the people around you working as much on their own joy and happiness as they are encouraging you. …an environment
- [Mining for Gold - Interview with Tom Camacho](https://christiancoachingmag.com/mining-for-gold-interview-with-tom-camacho/) - Rev. Tom Camacho is the Pastor of Blue Ridge Vineyard Church in Asheville, NC, and a coach and leadership trainer. He talks to Michael Cheuk about his new book, Mining for Gold: Developing Kingdom Leaders Through Coaching. Tom Camacho is the Pastor of Blue Ridge Vineyard Church and a nationally certified Leadership Coach. Tom serves
- [Inside Job - Interview with Stephen W. Smith](https://christiancoachingmag.com/inside-job-interview-with-stephen-w-smith/) - Rev. Stephen W. Smith is the Co-Founder, President, and Spiritual Director of Potter’s Inn, an organization that cares for the soul of leaders in ministry and the marketplace, for the sake of others. Stephen talks to Michael Cheuk about his book, Inside Job: Doing the Work Within the Work. Stephen W. Smith is the Co-Founder,
- [What Does Your Soul Love? - Interview with Gem and Alan Fadling](https://christiancoachingmag.com/what-does-your-soul-love-gem-alan-fadling/) - Gem and Alan Fadling are founders of Unhurried Living, Inc., a non-profit that resources and trains Christian leaders to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. They talk to Michael Cheuk about their new book, What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You. Gem Fadling is a founding partner of
- [A Coach Approach to Church and Organizational Consulting](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-coach-approach-to-church-and-organizational-consulting/) - In his business fable, Getting Naked, Patrick Lencioni coined the term “naked consulting” referring to the idea that the best way to work with consulting clients is to be vulnerable, being completely open and honest with no sense of pretense or cover. His group has found that by being completely transparent and vulnerable with clients,
- [Coach, Are Your Boundaries in Place?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coach-are-your-boundaries-in-place/) - As a coach, you understand the importance of boundaries. You likely do a great job in helping your clients implement and maintain boundaries for themselves. How are you doing with boundaries for yourself? Physical Boundaries Two types of boundaries exist -- physical/visible and intangible/spiritual. Physical or visible boundaries are easier. You can see them. This
- [The Depth of Integrity](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-depth-of-integrity/) - Job’s wife asked him a question that I think no wife in her right mind would dream of asking her husband: “Are you still holding on to your integrity? Curse God and die!” Job 2:9. What wife doesn’t want a husband with integrity? Apparently not Job’s. Ironically, the very trait Job’s wife challenged him about
- [Got Your Internet Armor On?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/got-your-internet-armor-on/) - Today’s world is increasingly digitally driven. Knobs and dials are being replaced with buttons and digital displays. While equipment gets smaller, faster and more capable, there is a danger that the plug-and-play world around us creates. Most recent electronic gadgets and equipment are connected to the internet for the data needed to work properly. They
- [Coach Approach to Discipleship Training](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coach-approach-to-discipleship-training/) - “How would you like to disciple others without needing to have all the answers?” That’s the hook I used to gather a group of ten church members hungry for an effective approach to discipling others. Most of them had been exposed to the typical “information dump” approach that assumes if we just present enough information
- [Healing Racial Trauma - Interview with Sheila Wise Rowe](https://christiancoachingmag.com/healing-racial-trauma-interview-with-sheila-wise-rowe/) - Sheila Wise Rowe is the Executive Director of The Rehoboth House, an international healing and reconciliation ministry. She talks to Michael Cheuk about her new book, Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience. Sheila Wise Rowe has a Master's degree in Counseling and is the Executive Director of The Rehoboth House, an international healing and
- [I Am a Leader - Interview with Angie Ward](https://christiancoachingmag.com/i-am-a-leader-interview-with-angie-ward/) - Dr. Angie Ward is a leadership author and teacher with nearly 30 years of experience in church, parachurch, and Christian higher education ministry. She talks to Michael Cheuk about her new book, I Am a Leader: When Women Discover the Joy of Their Calling, to be published on March 3, 2020 by NavPress. You can
- [A Coach Approach to Staff Appraisals](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-coach-approach-to-staff-appraisals/) - “How do I do an annual staff evaluation when my church hasn’t performed one over the last five years?” asks a pastor who is six months into her new position. In my experience as a former pastor and in my consulting with churches and denominations, the annual appraisal of “staff evaluation” or “performance review” is
- [My Perspective on the 2019 ICF Code of Ethics Revision](https://christiancoachingmag.com/my-perspective-on-the-2019-icf-code-of-ethics-revision/) - Recently the ICF completed the revision of the Code of Ethics in November 2019 (See: https://coachfederation.org/code-of-ethics). It was a monumental effort by many volunteers and staff members from 10 countries. Over a dozen languages were represented. This re-write resulted from the mandatory review expected by the global board every three years. Hopefully, the next review
- [Expanding Your Impact Through Your Online Presence](https://christiancoachingmag.com/expanding-your-impact-through-your-online-presence/) - As coaches, we love to help people. The more the merrier. The problem is, where do we find people to help? In particular, where do we find people who want to enter into a coaching relationship with us? One of the best places to find them is on the Internet. The first time I went
- [Got Oxygen? Ten Strategies for Breathing Deeply in 2020](https://christiancoachingmag.com/got-oxygen-ten-strategies-for-breathing-deeply-in-2020/) - As the ball dropped in Times Square ten months ago, a few rumors were floating in the news media of a new and dangerous influenza, but it was mostly lost in the noise of normal life. On March 14, Kellie and I were on a weekend anniversary trip when the stunning news broke that all
- [“Business as Usual” is No Longer Possible](https://christiancoachingmag.com/business-as-usual-is-no-longer-possible/) - A friend who teaches in seminary shared on Facebook how his perspective had changed due to the pandemic. Several years ago, a student asked, “When will we start doing classes online?” His response was, “When you start doing church online.” He admitted, with some chagrin, that he was having to eat those words! Like churches,
- [Christian Coaching: Six Lessons from Parker Palmer](https://christiancoachingmag.com/christian-coaching-six-lessons-from-parker-palmer/) - When one of our grandchildren was in Kindergarten, he attended a private Christian school. He loved the school and even enjoyed wearing the uniform required of all students. We would pick him up sometimes, and his mother always provided clothes for him to change into so that he could keep his school clothes clean. One
- [What Makes Christian Coaching Christian?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/what-makes-christian-coaching-christian/) - “…The menial housework of a manservant or maidservant is often more acceptable to God than all the fastings and other works of a monk or priest…” ~ Martin Luther, Augustinian monk and reformer, from a 1520 treatise entitled: The Babylonian Captivity of the Church. But wait a minute, menial work more acceptable than “churchy” work?
- [The Benefits of Christian Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-benefits-of-christian-coaching/) - As a physician, I have worked with people from all walks of life. Many of them have had difficult struggles in their health, lives, and relationships. I have coached my patients through these obstacles to see improvement in their medical conditions. Through my own study and deepening relationship with God, I have been led to
- [Christian Coaches Answer Questions About Christian Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/christian-coaches-answer-questions-about-christian-coaching/) - Editor’s Note: CCMag editor Michael Cheuk reached out to several Christian coaches and asked them for their answers to the following questions. Below are the lightly edited responses of the coaches who generously responded. Question: How does the Christian faith inform, influence, and/or impact your coaching philosophy and approach? Jordan Mercedes:As a Christian coach I
- [What Role Can and Should the ICF Play in Credentialing Christian Coaches?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/what-role-can-and-should-the-icf-play-in-credentialing-christian-coaches/) - ACC, CPCC, CCC, PCC, MCC, augh! Credentials, certifications, and accreditations from ICF, CCNI, CAM, BCC, and … goodness, coaching can be a confusing industry. The only sure thing is that there will be a “C” in whatever acronym you use. Very few people use the correct terminology anyway. Clients generally do not look very hard
- [A Three-Phase Framework to Improve Your Online Presence](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-three-phase-framework-to-improve-your-online-presence/) - We live in an era where 70 percent of retail shopping happens through the Internet. A good 97 percent of consumers search the Internet for local business. Not only that, but 89 percent of people also use search engines to check the product and read reviews before making a buying decision. Yes, the world has
- [A Coach Approach to Conversations about Racial Justice](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-coach-approach-to-conversations-about-racial-justice/) - During these past several months, our country -- and indeed, the world -- is grappling with racism in light of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor (and others), the Black Lives Matter protests and the police response, and the coming down of Confederate statues. It is now more important than ever to have conversations
- [Human Connection Helps People Cope](https://christiancoachingmag.com/human-connection-helps-people-cope/) - In March, as governors issued lockdown orders, I scrambled to figure out next steps. Our leadership team had to make decisions about every activity and future event. We all pursued a self-designed crash course in live-stream technology so we could design a good live-stream experience for people worshipping at home. A Simple Phone Call One
- [Coaching as a Ministry AND a Business](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-as-a-ministry-and-a-business/) - Can a business mindset co-exist with a ministry mindset? This question hit me hard. While doing my Advanced Certificate in Transformational Coaching (ACTC) Research Project at Western Seminary, I asked Chad Hall, “What would you do differently as a beginning coach?” His answer: “Treat it more like a business from the beginning” created an internal
- [Do It Yourselfers in Technology?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/do-it-yourselfers-in-technology/) - As a new coach, you might be tempted to save startup costs and try to build your own website, do your own bookkeeping and accounting, and cut every corner possible to save money. The Bible implores us to consider our actions before engaging in a project or commitment, Luke 14:28-30 NKJV For which of you,
- [How Does Gen Z Differ on Social Issues from the Other Generations?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-does-gen-z-differ-on-social-issues-from-the-other-generations-2/) - An “Ok, Boomer” T-shirt from fall 2019 shows us that Gen Z sees the world differently. Definition: “(oh-key boo-mer) 1. When a non-Boomer has no time to give all the evidence-based facts that deconstruct decades of injustices and misinformation to an ignorant Boomer;_____.” (I left a blank for the swears at the end.) Any coach
- [In a Classic State of Mind …](https://christiancoachingmag.com/in-a-classic-state-of-mind/) - Much of the time, I think, people define themselves by what they do for a living. In that regard, I will tell you that I am, both by training and calling, a pastor. But, I'm also a professional life development coach for physicians. That's what I do. But that's not how I would actually answer
- [Intercultural Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/intercultural-coaching/) - A few years ago, I was invited to teach some coaching classes to a group of American workers living in Asia. Coaching competencies easily align with the cultural values of many parts of the world; I could see where adopting a coaching mindset and listening well without judgment could be an effective way to not
- [Make Prayer Central to Your Christian Coaching Conversations](https://christiancoachingmag.com/make-prayer-central-to-your-christian-coaching-conversations/) - “The Christian coaching conversation is a door that leads to clear insights, uncharted potential, and powerful planning – it hinges on prayer.” ~ L. Marie Trotter It’s exciting to discover, during a coaching call, that a client is a Christian. During those sessions I expect – and often experience – a priceless gift and it’s
- [A Coach-Approach to Small Group Bible Study](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-coach-approach-to-small-group-bible-study/) - I’ve been leading Bible studies for over 30 years but I’m always eager to improve. I recently interviewed Chad Hall to learn how he incorporates his coaching expertise with the Bible study he leads each Sunday for his local church. Chad is a Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation and the President/Co-Founder of
- [Using Visioning to Transform Mindsets as a Christian Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/using-visioning-to-transform-mindsets-as-a-christian-coach/) - Just imagine it. You’ve launched your new coaching business. You have a steady stream of clients and they are making amazing progress. You’ve never been happier with your work and you’re convinced this is what God called you to do. You have exceeded your most optimistic revenue projections for the year in just six months.
- [What Is Christian Coaching?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/what-is-christian-coaching/) - (adapted from the book FastTrack to Masterful Coach) Christian coaching is a non-directive intentional conversation in which a Christian partners with another to help them gain clarity or new perspectives. Ideally, the person successfully moves toward their God-inspired goals, while achieving personal and professional growth. Christian coaches use many of the same communication and coaching
- [SOS! Who Let the Mouse Out?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/sos-who-let-the-mouse-out/) - How to Recover from Operating System Update Chaos- Be Prepared! Monday morning, I walked into my office to get ready for a couple of coaching sessions. I turned on the computer and when I tried to log in, discovered my mouse was not working! Yikes! I could not even click to be able to enter
- [A Word About … Humility](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-word-about-humility/) - How are you known? If friends, family members, perhaps coaching clients were to describe you, what words would they use? How are you known? Or, perhaps an even more telling question, “How would you like to be known?” What would you like your reputation to be? How do you intend to be known? My wife
- [New ICF Core Competencies – Are You Refreshed or Disappointed?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/new-icf-core-competencies-are-you-refreshed-or-disappointed/) - According to my news sources, Home Depot and Lowes are experiencing high sales right now. The pandemic has not slowed them down at all. High sales represent the large number of people who are remodeling their present homes. Home remodeling has experienced a boom during this unusual season. People are tired of looking at the
- [ICF Core Competency One – Demonstrates Ethical Practice](https://christiancoachingmag.com/icf-core-competency-one-demonstrates-ethical-practice/) - The core competency of demonstrating ethical practice is often ignored or glossed over by most coach training programs. After all, ethical practice is something you do. It is not a learned skill. However, “ Demonstrates Ethical Practice” appears as the first and foremost competency. In this sense, the International Coaching Federation regards competencies 1 and
- [Establishing Profitable Trust-Based Relationships](https://christiancoachingmag.com/establishing-profitable-trust-based-relationships/) - How Christian values influence profitable trust-based relationships I think it is fair to say that most business leaders, myself included, spend a considerable amount of time thinking about increasing revenue and avoiding costly mistakes. In a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous marketplace, it is critical to focus on the bottom-line. Successful businesses are built upon
- [A Word about Persistence](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-word-about-persistence/) - I have discovered one of the great joys in life, I think: the joy of watching my grandkids grow up. My wife and I have six, four girls and two boys. Seems like I never get tired of hearing about their latest accomplishments or adventures. And this week, as one of them started high school,
- [Listening Love](https://christiancoachingmag.com/listening-love/) - Use the following article as a small group Bible study or as a personal spiritual exercise. Love is all around you. Are you paying attention? Take a moment to jot down ten acts of love you have been a recipient of this week. One problem that we have with the word “love” is that we
- [8 Questions to Ask If You Suspect a Client Is Suicidal](https://christiancoachingmag.com/8-questions-to-ask-if-you-suspect-a-client-is-suicidal/) - What should you do if you suspect one of your clients is thinking about harming themselves? As an ER doctor, I rehearsed emergency scenarios. When a life-or-death situation presented, I knew the drill. I had done my thinking in advance. I was prepared to act. Suicide is, by definition, is an emergency. How you respond
- [How to Create Awareness through Changing Perspectives](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-to-create-awareness-through-changing-perspectives/) - I was coaching a client the other day. She was weighed down by all the past experiences and having a hard time finding a way to lighten the load and get unstuck. How does a coach help such a client gain new awareness and make forward progress? One possible way to get unstuck and create
- [Spiritual Life Coaching in the Age of COVID-19](https://christiancoachingmag.com/spiritual-life-coaching-in-the-age-of-covid-19/) - As I watch the news, a reporter states that “As of today, April 11th, 2020, there are over 1,724,736 people with COVID-19 worldwide. Globally, 104,938 have died from the coronavirus. In the United States, there are 507,422 confirmed cases and 19,602 deaths. New York has the largest number of confirmed cases in a single state,
- [Why, When, and If It is Time to Update Windows 10](https://christiancoachingmag.com/why-when-and-if-it-is-time-to-update-windows-10/) - Confusion, chaos, lost files, strange behavior and the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) are increasingly common operating system (OS) problems for the last few years. The news and internet chatter are full of warnings of the danger of OS updates that are turning valuable computers into a non-operational box of electronic components that don’t
- [Get Your Focus On](https://christiancoachingmag.com/get-your-focus-on/) - People are resilient, especially God’s people as we stand on the only firm foundation. Even so, we’ve all found ourselves in uncharted territory for several weeks now. What happens in “uncharted territory?” For many, they experience a fog, a lack of focus. This hard-to-define barrage of emotions add a whole other layer of tension for
- [Referring Clients to Counseling](https://christiancoachingmag.com/referring-clients-to-counseling/) - Things started well. Frank always showed up for his coaching conversations ready to talk and ready to move forward. However, lately, things are different. He is distracted. His topics repeat themselves and he admits to a lack of desire to do anything about them. He is no longer really “present.” Does Frank need some additional
- [Helping the Heart Respond in Love](https://christiancoachingmag.com/helping-the-heart-respond-in-love/) - I could hear the hesitation on the other end of the line, followed by what sounded like gentle tears. One of my mentors, a woman in her seventies, had been watching with the rest of the world, the events unfolding in our country. "Jordan, I want to say something. When I go to the grocery
- [Coaching for Discipleship](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-for-discipleship/) - In leading a session at a church recently, I talked about the terms used in the New Testament for the followers of Jesus. I noted that the word “disciple” is found 263 times in the New Testament and the word “Christian” only three times. The word “member” is found 45 times in the New Testament,
- [Lessons from My Coaching Journey - Interview with Linda Miller](https://christiancoachingmag.com/linda-miller-interview/) - Linda Miller, MCC, is a pioneer in the coaching profession known for her work in coach training, executive coaching and as an international speaker in the Christian and business communities. Linda talks to Michael Cheuk about how she got into coaching, the benefits of a coach-approach in Christian ministry, and the lessons she’s learned serving
- [Creating a Coaching Framework - Interview with Brian Miller](https://christiancoachingmag.com/creating-a-coaching-framework-interview-with-brian-miller/) - Brian Miller is the Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries. He talks to Michael Cheuk about coaching frameworks - what a coaching framework is and overcoming the internal resistance that hinders coaches from creating one for their coaching business. Brian Miller, PCC, is the Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries in charge of helping bring
- [Every Day Matters - Interview with Brandon D. Crowe](https://christiancoachingmag.com/every-day-matters-interview-with-brandon-d-crowe/) - Dr. Brandon D. Crowe is associate professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary and book review editor for the Westminster Theological Journal. He talks to Michael Cheuk about his new book, Every Day Matters: A Biblical Approach to Productivity. Rev. Dr. Brandon Crowe (PhD, Edinburgh) is associate professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological
- [Does God Really Like Me? Interview with Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw](https://christiancoachingmag.com/does-god-really-like-me-interview-with-cyd-and-geoff-holsclaw/) - Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw are copastors of youth and families at Vineyard North in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Cyd is a ministry and life coach, and a spiritual director. Geoff is also an affiliate professor of theology at Northern Seminary in Lisle, IL. They talk to Michael Cheuk about their newly published book by IVPress titled:
- [The Learning Cycle - Interview with Muriel & Duane Elmer](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-learning-cycle-interview-muriel-duane-elmer/) - Drs. Muriel and Duane Elmer leverage their vast experience as education professors, missionaries, trainers, and consultants to write their new book, The Learning Cycle: Insights for Faithful Teaching from Neuroscience and the Social Sciences, published by InterVarsity Press last month. They talk to Michael Cheuk about the importance of asking good questions and active listening
- [Podcasting: A Way to Help People - Interview with Barb Raveling](https://christiancoachingmag.com/podcasting-a-way-to-help-people-interview-with-barb-raveling/) - Barb Raveling is an author, a blogger, and a podcaster. She has been podcasting since 2017, and is currently the host of “Christian Habits” and “Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss” podcasts. Barb speaks to Michael Cheuk about how she got started in podcasting, what obstacles she had to overcome, and how coaches can use
- [The Soul of Shame - Interview with Curt Thompson](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-soul-of-shame-interview-with-curt-thompson/) - Dr. Curt Thompson is a psychiatrist, speaker and author who connects our intrinsic desire to be known with the need to tell truer stories about ourselves — showing us how to form deep relationships, discover meaning and live integrated, creative lives. He talks to Michael Cheuk about his 2015 book The Soul of Shame: Retelling
- ["Conversations of Honor" - Interview with Jordan Mercedes](https://christiancoachingmag.com/conversations-of-honor-interview-with-jordan-mercedes/) - Jordan Mercedes is an ICF PCC coach who created "Leaders Coach Forward" team coach training and "Optimize Forward" professional development coaching in her work with corporations and organizations. Jordan talks to Michael Cheuk about the importance of having "conversations of honor" that provides a safe space for company leaders, employees, and staff to talk about
- [White Too Long - Interview with Robert P. Jones](https://christiancoachingmag.com/white-too-long-interview-with-robert-p-jones/) - Robert P. Jones talks to Michael Cheuk about his new book White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity and his findings regarding attitudes about race among American Christians. Jones also recounts his own Christian journey of racial reckoning and identifies sources of hope toward a more just and equitable society. Throughout
- [Your Life is Re-markable! - Interview with Jackie Scott](https://christiancoachingmag.com/your-life-is-re-markable-interview-with-jackie-scott/) - Jackie Scott is a life and leader coach who lives in Central Asia working with a faith-based organization. She talks to Michael Cheuk about her new book, Your Life is Re-markable! Becoming the you that's free to love that reflects on her experiences of fear, loss, and living a life that is both remarkable and
- [A Missionary to the Corporate World - An Interview with Jane Creswell](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-missionary-to-the-corporate-world-an-interview-with-jane-creswell/) - Jane Creswell, MCC, is one of the pioneers of Christian Coaching. She talks to Michael Cheuk about her calling to be a "missionary to the corporate world," and how Christ-centered coaching can be one of the most effective ways to share the love of Christ in the corporate world. Jane Creswell is a Master Certified
- [If I Die Before I Live - Interview with Ken Jones](https://christiancoachingmag.com/if-i-die-before-i-live-interview-with-ken-jones/) - Ken Jones is a writer whose articles on parenting, family, and personal life have appeared in dozens of Christian magazines and periodicals. He is a contributing author for a best-selling book series for teens published by Thomas Nelson, and is the author of three other books. Ken talks to Michael Cheuk about his 2018 book,
- [The Power of TED* - Interview with David Emerald](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-power-of-ted-interview-with-david-emerald/) - David Emerald, an executive coach affiliated with The Leadership Circle and the University of Notre Dame’s Stayer Center for Executive Education, talks to Michael Cheuk about the 10th anniversary edition of his book The Power of TED* The Empowerment Dynamic, a fable that helps people stop living in a Victim Orientation. David explains how coaches
- [Sticking Points - Interview with Haydn Shaw](https://christiancoachingmag.com/sticking-points-interview-with-haydn-shaw/) - Haydn Shaw is an author, speaker, consultant and coach who has over twenty-five years researching the generations and helping clients understand generational differences. He talks to Michael Cheuk about the recent update of his best-selling book Sticking Points: How to Get 5 Generations Working Together in the 12 Places They Come Apart. Even though this
- [Tempered Resilience - Interview with Tod Bolsinger](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tempered-resilience-interview-with-tod-bolsinger/) - Tod Bolsinger talks to Michael Cheuk about a major challenge that leaders face: the people who asked leaders to lead them often end up the most resistant to their leadership. Tod addresses how leaders need to enter into an on-going time of formation in his new book Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the
- [The COACH Model® for Christian Leaders - Interview with Keith Webb](https://christiancoachingmag.com/interview-keith-webb/) - Dr. Keith Webb is a PCC coach, author, speaker, and consultant specializing in leadership development. He is the founder of Creative Results Management, a global training organization focused on equipping Christian leaders. Keith talks to Michael Cheuk about his book The COACH Model® for Christian Leaders, which was originally published in 2012, with a newly
- [Coaching in Distressed Marriages](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-in-distressed-marriages/) - My friend was telling me about a situation where a husband was complaining to him about his wife and all the issues they were facing. The husband shared that they were having real problems and if he had known then what he knows now, he would never have gotten married. My friend listened carefully and
- [A Coach Approach to Small Discipleship Groups](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-coach-approach-to-small-discipleship-groups/) - I am sure I am not alone when I say that it was very early on in my training to be a professional coach that I saw how naturally the skills of coaching could be applied to many areas of life. One of those areas on which I decided to hone in was small group
- [Coaching & Discipleship - Head, Heart, and Hands](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-discipleship-head-heart-and-hands/) - Coaching Matt In the Fall of 2011, I had the privilege of coaching a young man by the name of Matt McEnerney (shared with permission). Matt was a typical Nomad - he had faith in Jesus, but was disconnected from the faith life of a local congregation. I got to know Matt and his bride-to-be
- [January 2020 PDF Download](https://christiancoachingmag.com/january-2020-pdf-download/) - Download the January 2020 of Christian Coaching Magazine in PDF format here. Click HERE for an archive of past PDFs of Christian Coaching Magazine that you can download.
- [Clergy Coaching During (And After) Covid-19](https://christiancoachingmag.com/clergy-coaching-during-and-after-covid-19/) - On March 10, I was in a hotel room, watching the morning news while getting ready to attend a training. Italy was shutting down, and the news program was showing eerie pictures of deserted cafes as a journalist detailed all the precautions the country was taking to stop the spread of Covid-19. “I can’t imagine
- [Oh No! I Have Been Hacked!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/oh-no-i-have-been-hacked/) - The old saying, “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop!” is certainly happening frequently in today’s internet space. The pandemic has meant much more online time, boredom, and temptation to gain access to someone’s personal information and finances. Many are losing control of their Facebook and other social media accounts. Usually this is a result of
- [Frameworks in Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/frameworks-in-coaching/) - This issue of Christian Coaching Magazine focuses on frameworks in coaching. This focus begs the question: what is a coaching framework? In this article, I want to provide an introduction and overview to help you better understand, appreciate, and apply frameworks in your own coaching. Origin Story Our team at Coach Approach Ministries started emphasizing
- [So You Want to Use a Framework?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/so-you-want-to-use-a-framework/) - Editor’s Note: This article is published in the July 2021 issue of CCMag around the theme of “frameworks in coaching” as defined by Chad Hall’s introductory article. You see a coach’s framework and think, “Wow! I could use that in my coaching.” I did try using another coach’s framework, but it didn’t work well. As
- [How One Framework Built a Thriving Business](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-one-framework-built-a-thriving-business/) - Editor’s Note: This article is published in the July 2021 issue of CCMag around the theme of “frameworks in coaching” as defined by Chad Hall’s introductory article. I heard it at least a dozen times as I worked to complete my coaching certification, “When selling, don’t talk about coaching. Talk about the problem you solve.”
- [A Coaching Framework for Searching for the Called](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-coaching-framework-for-searching-for-the-called/) - Editor’s Note: This article is published in the July 2021 issue of CCMag around the theme of “frameworks in coaching” as defined by Chad Hall’s introductory article. Confessions of a clergyperson: I love the church. I love ministry. I love working with lay leaders. And - I have banged my head on tables so many
- [How to Coach a Group Using a Framework](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-to-coach-a-group-using-a-framework/) - Editor’s Note: This article is published in the July 2021 issue of CCMag around the theme of “frameworks in coaching” as defined by Chad Hall’s introductory article. I first heard about frameworks coaching through a class I was taking with Coach Approach Ministries. I was immediately intrigued. I wonder if I could use Frameworks Coaching
- [Coaching with the GPS Spiritual Inventory](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-with-the-gps-spiritual-inventory/) - Editor’s Note: This article is published in the July 2021 issue of CCMag around the theme of “frameworks in coaching” as defined by Chad Hall’s introductory article. Why This and Why Now? In 2012 I had completed 5 years of ministry in a wonderful church in Nashville, but I was feeling like something was missing.
- [A Coaching Framework to Assess Spiritual Leadership Traits](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-coaching-framework-to-assess-spiritual-leadership-traits/) - Editor’s Note: This article is published in the July 2021 issue of CCMag around the theme of “frameworks in coaching” as defined by Chad Hall’s introductory article. Local congregations are diverse in age, race, political views, and many other differentiating identifiers. How can leaders determine the appropriate spiritual leadership necessary to serve those who attend
- [Shields Up! Protect Your Files from Hackers](https://christiancoachingmag.com/shields-up-protect-your-files-from-hackers/) - In ancient times, the testudo or turtle formation pictured above was used when attack by arrows and fiery darts was expected. At the first sign of danger, the troop leaders would command, “SHIELDS UP!” As online citizens, we need to be ready and keep our electronic shields and other protective measures up and running. Recent
- [Give Credit Where Credit Is Due](https://christiancoachingmag.com/give-credit-where-credit-is-due/) - Hi Julie,FYI, I recently downloaded a PDF file from XYZ Coaching. It looks very similar to the one from your website. Just thought you’d want to know.Best regards, Tom Sure enough. Someone pilfered the document from Julie. He simply put a new cover on it and offered it as his own material. Julie wrote him
- [Relationships at Work: A Coaching Approach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/relationships-at-work-a-coaching-approach/) - Many organizations are spiritually bankrupt, resulting in problems ranging from ineffectiveness to high turnover. Often companies are only concerned about productivity, reducing employees to merely human doings, forgetting they are whole people. People may look like they are doing well on the outside; however, many are struggling with serious problems in life and fallout from
- [Becoming Curious - Interview with Casey Tygrett](https://christiancoachingmag.com/becoming-curious-interview-with-casey-tygrett/) - Casey Tygrett, author of the new book, Becoming Curious: A Spiritual Practice of Asking Questions, talks to Michael Cheuk about the importance of curiosity in deepening one's faith and in coaching. Casey Tygrett is the teaching pastor at Heartland Community Church in Rockford, IL. He is also a spiritual director and an adjunct seminary professor
- [The Inner Life of a Coach - Interview with Margaret Marcuson](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-inner-life-of-a-coach-interview-with-margaret-marcuson/) - Michael Cheuk interviews Rev. Margaret Marcuson about the inner life of a coach from the perspective of Bowen Family Systems Theory. Rev. Marcuson speaks and writes on leadership and works with faith leaders around North America as a consultant/coach. She helps clergy do their work without wearing out or burning out. 19 years on the
- [CliftonStrengths – A New Perspective for a Trusted Tool](https://christiancoachingmag.com/cliftonstrengths-a-new-perspective-for-a-trusted-tool/) - Coaches around the world have long taken advantage of the highly tangible CliftonStrengths assessment (formerly StrengthsQuest). It is a research-backed assessment that measures various categories of talent that we all possess, highlighting our areas of top strength. Developed by Don Clifton in the 1980s, CliftonStrengths has extended its reach to over 20 million individuals and
- [5 Questions to Land Your Next Coaching Client](https://christiancoachingmag.com/5-questions-to-land-your-next-coaching-client/) - Editor's Note: This article, written by Michael Cheuk, is based on the session “Monetize Your Coaching Expertise: A step-by-step process for your sales conversation” led by Connie Kadansky on March 5, 2020. “I love to sell!” That’s what Connie Kadansky shared with over 800 webinar attendees in a session of the International Coaching Federation’s 2020
- [Forget Your Website. Remember Your Relationships!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/forget-your-website-remember-your-relationships/) - Coaches who are making a living have the simplest websites (and maybe the poorest). The color palette is ridiculous. The website looks like a fashion faux pas. The words on the home page are clear about what they do, but the layout is terrible. Some of the words are too small. Others are too big.
- [Success Secrets of a Photography Business Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/success-secrets-of-a-photography-business-coach/) - Bernie Griffiths is an International Photography Business Coach who has over 5,000 hours of coaching photographers around the world toward success. This article is an excerpt of a conversation Bernie had with Michael Cheuk in February 2020. Michael Cheuk:Bernie, it is great talking to you. Tell us about how you became an International Photography Coach.
- [Front-line COVID-19 Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/front-line-covid-19-coaching/) - A virus spreads. A pandemic declared. States of emergencies enacted, and people maintain a strict six-feet distance away from each other. Welcome to our current world. The economy has screeched to a halt, and millions of people live in isolation. Aside from the toilet paper and isolation mask industry, most employers are cutting back or
- [Tools That Can Save Your Bacon and Time!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tools-that-save-your-bacon/) - If you have ever tried to turn on your computer and seen the blue-screen-of-death, or worse yet, found it was dead and could not be resurrected—read on. If you haven’t experienced those heart-stopping moments and the regret that comes from not being prepared for the inevitable, you should read on too! Never use a computer
- [Driven or Led?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/driven-or-led/) - A young pastor talked excitedly about his new ministry and the plethora of ideas running through his head. “This ministry is going to succeed,” he declared, “because I’m driven to success.” Driven to success. Strong words. The concept of “being driven” brings to mind an invisible force pushing from behind toward an unknown destination. Someone
- [Strengthen Your Passwords!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/strengthen-your-passwords/) - I’m a lifelong geek! Since an early age, electronic, mechanical, and other science related things have grabbed my attention. That said, I’m mostly a self-taught experimenter and I believe you can be too. Don’t fear technology, take your time and learn to use it. Search engines and user forums can help you find answers and
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- [Life Coaching on the Journey](https://christiancoachingmag.com/life-coaching-on-the-journey/) - Have you ever gazed into a snow globe and silently wished you were the one inside the globe enjoying the serenity of the scene? Then, slowly you hear the chaos of your reality crescendo and you realize there would be no way to push through the glass barrier and enter into the peaceful panorama. That
- [Living to Show](https://christiancoachingmag.com/living-to-show/) - A Devotion for Coaches Who would have thought that selling a home could teach an eternal lesson? As my husband and I prepared to move to another state, we discovered one of the main stress factors is selling and buying a house. The realtor’s demands didn’t help. He instructed us to remove anything personal, like
- [Coaching Mission](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-mission/) - Editor's note: This is the second of a two article series. You can read the first article, "Reflections and Implications for Coaching from a Client’s Perspective," here. I was a 25-year-old with a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies and a coaching certification fresh off the press. He was a seasoned, very successful 69-year-old with an
- [Reflections and Implications for Coaching from a Client’s Perspective](https://christiancoachingmag.com/reflections-and-implications-for-coaching-from-a-clients-perspective/) - Editor's note: this is the first of a two-articles series. You can read the second article, "Coaching Mission," here. Who needs a “life” coach? In fact, what would a life coach offer that I couldn’t figure out myself? I had heard of the concept and knew that there were those out there offering the service,
- [New Questions Bring New Purpose to Small Member Churches](https://christiancoachingmag.com/new-questions-bring-new-purpose-to-small-member-churches/) - Is There Any Hope? Imagine being near or over 100 years old. Your mind is still quick. Your soul is lively, longing to still hear and follow God’s call. But your body isn’t nearly as strong as it used to be. You don’t have the energy or physical resources you once had. Your financial resources,
- [Personal Transformation Through Sex Addiction Recovery Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/personal-transformation-through-sex-addiction-recovery-coaching/) - Over twelve years ago I resigned my position as a Senior Pastor after twenty-six years of full-time ministry. Like so many men I was exposed to pornography as a youth, and as the stresses of life, ministry and family increased I began to use it as a quick fix that fixed nothing. When the internet
- [Moving Your Client from a Fixed Mindset to a Growth Mindset](https://christiancoachingmag.com/moving-your-client-from-a-fixed-mindset-to-a-growth-mindset/) - Henry Ford is reported to have said, “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.” In other words, your ability to engage in growth and change is primarily determined by your personal inclination or attitude. This is Carol S. Dweck’s approach as well. In Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, she writes, “For
- [The Transformative Power of Direct Communication](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-transformative-power-of-direct-communication/) - Several years ago, as I ventured into the transition of between training and accumulating coaching hours for certification, my pastor allowed me to advertise coaching during the new membership meetings. One team leader was present at that meeting. She had some knowledge about coaching. She knew how beneficial it was, and she was impressed that
- [Moving from ACC to PCC to MCC](https://christiancoachingmag.com/moving-from-acc-to-pcc-to-mcc/) - The MCC coach might say, “Do it differently. Now.” Congratulations! You’re a coach, and if you’re still reading, you’re interested in moving forward in your coaching certification. I’ve been a coach since 1995. I was an ICF assessor for 8 years. I still do live coaching feedback, similar to ICF assessments, for Coach Approach Ministries
- [Asking & Listening Catalytic Coaching Competencies - Part One](https://christiancoachingmag.com/asking-listening-catalytic-coaching-competencies/) - Any good coach spends the majority of her working life engaged in very important conversations. Catalytic conversations. Conversations that change things. Conversations that change the way people live, love, minister, and give themselves to life. These changes have the very real opportunity to impact eternity. Think about it. As a Christian coach, you get to
- [How Coaching Become a Practice and a Profession?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-coaching-become-a-practice-and-a-profession/) - Have you wondered how coaching, as a practice and a profession, has grown? Upon which elements of leader training and organization development has the coaching practice built? What’s our history? Here’s a formal “family tree” for coaching. Coaching, as it applies to leaders and organizations in transition, has grown out of organization development (OD). In
- [The Coach Approach to Preaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-coach-approach-to-preaching/) - Compelling communication requires holding conversations more so than holding court. Six years ago I started my journey toward becoming a personal and professional coach. While I was open to change, I had NO idea coaching would revolutionize my preaching. I originally began the coaching journey seeking to add another tool to my skill set as
- [Change Your Questions, Change Your Church](https://christiancoachingmag.com/change-your-questions-change-your-church/) - When this church leadership team started listening, their congregants started talking. On my recent travels to deliver a coach training program, I heard a statement on the radio that stopped me cold: History changed when a single question changed; when we stopped asking, "How do we get to the water?" and started asking, "How do
- [Timothy Gallwey](https://christiancoachingmag.com/timothy-gallwey/) - Coaching for the inner game of life. We've all heard it. You tell someone you are a coach and then it comes…. “What sport do you coach?” Well, before you roll your eyes and launch into a lengthy explanation of what coaching is and is not, buckle up for some big news: One of the
- [The Secret Power of Effective Feedback](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-secret-power-of-effective-feedback/) - The power to change comes from one’s ability to view their circumstances in a new light Pat Williams, author and life coach has said, “When you pay attention, your world gets bigger.” Effective coaches understand this principle. Not only do they understand it, they practice it regularly by active listening and concise feedback. The result
- [Helping Clients Build Deep Values into a Business](https://christiancoachingmag.com/helping-clients-build-deep-values-into-a-business/) - Here's the story of what most companies do: deliver products and services, build a loyal customer base, and make as much money as possible. Eventually the owner retires rich, sipping rum drinks in the Caribbean and perhaps playing some golf. While that’s a lovely scenario, it’s not very deep. When I coach business owners, I
- [The Philosophy of 21st Century Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-philosophy-of-21st-century-coaching/) - Introduction This article defines the concept of coaching, identifies two dominant coaching platforms and answers the question, “What can coaching do for an organization when used as a leadership development option?” Included within the discussion is an examination of an effective coaching strategy based upon Acts 3: 1-9 and suggestions for developing 21st coaching strategies.
- [Learning Leadership Agility: The Authentic Leader's Dilemma](https://christiancoachingmag.com/learning-leadership-agility-the-authentic-leaders-dilemma/) - [Editor's note: Effective leadership requires us to move beyond personality to uncover what is right…and do it. This is counter-intuitive for most of us as we tend to think that what is right is what is most natural.] Leadership coaching has been around for much longer than we might imagine. It may be one of
- [What is the Biblical Basis for Coaching? Part 1](https://christiancoachingmag.com/what-is-the-biblical-basis-for-coaching-part-1/) - [Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in a CCM newsletter in May 2009, but it’s unique value brings it back to the new website!] The development of a sound biblical basis for coaching will be critical if it is to be given a place of broad acceptance and usefulness in the Christian community in the
- [Coaching the “Who” and not the “What”](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-the-who-and-not-the-what/) - Humans are complex beings! For example, think of all that happens in our hearts and minds when we make a decision. The process involves an indecipherable interplay between how we think and how we feel, influenced by our memories of past experiences. I remember the rollercoaster ride of preparing to ask the girl I loved
- [Elements of a Good Contract](https://christiancoachingmag.com/elements-of-a-good-contract/) - Contracting with clients is an essential element to setting up a sound coaching relationship. While written contracts (a.k.a. service agreements) are not required, they are strongly recommended. The contract should include the roles, responsibilities and rights of all parties involved. Basic Contracts An important consideration is the sleep-well principle. If there is something that is
- [How to Avoid Three Common Mistakes of Group Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-to-avoid-three-common-mistakes-of-group-coaching/) - I believe that coaching is the most powerful force for change and Kingdom impact. Coaching has changed my life immeasurably. Your work matters and people’s lives depend on it. Just like mine did four years ago. I got my start in coaching after a life changing event. I had suffered an accident that should have
- [Three Types of Multi-Person Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/three-types-of-multi-person-coaching/) - Many leadership and organizational coaches I know work with individuals to help them reach goals and further their success. That’s certainly been true of my practice. But in the most common understanding of “coaching” – athletic coaching – we think of a coach working with a group of players.. Along those lines, recently, I’ve begun
- [PREVIEW: Tod Bolsinger Interview](https://christiancoachingmag.com/preview-tod-bolsinger-interview/) - PREVIEW: Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains, is interviewed by Michael Cheuk on coaching adaptive leaders in uncharted territories. Dr. Tod Bolsinger is the Vice President and Chief of Leadership Formation and Assistance Professor of Practical Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary.
- [Four Coaching Niches You Should Consider](https://christiancoachingmag.com/four-coaching-niches-you-should-consider/) - I was talking with a very successful Christian coach a while back who has grown his practice from zero clients to over $300,000 of annual income in just over four years. That’s remarkable growth and he’s making a tremendous positive impact in the world. Being the inquisitive sort, I wanted to know what were some
- [How to Know When to Take the Leap Into Full-time Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-to-know-when-to-take-the-leap-into-full-time-coaching/) - There are certain types of questions that tend to regularly surface when talking with other coaches. We have addressed some of them in previous CCM articles on how to market effortlessly and how to keep your practice running smoothly. One of the most commonly asked questions is how do you know when to take the
- [Marriage Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/marriage-coaching/) - How marriage coaching can be an effective alternative to divorce. Rick and Jane sat silently in the lawyer’s office staring at the papers that would legally end their marriage. How could a signature on a piece of paper possibly bring an end to 15+ years invested in a home, a nest egg, a future, children,
- [The Power of Story in the Coaching Process](https://christiancoachingmag.com/power-of-story-in-the-coaching-process/) - About fifteen clients into my coaching practice, I made a new discovery. Story as an intentional focus in personal life coaching could be particularly powerful for my clients. I began to watch for opportunities to co-create innovative space with clients to discover the nuggets tucked deep within the folds and creases of their unique
- [A Coach Approach to Preaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-coach-approach-to-preaching/) - One of my favorite Christmas carols is “Go Tell It on the Mountain.” The chorus goes: Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born. As a preacher, I have concluded many a Christmas service with this chorus as a charge to
- [Jesus as Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/jesus-as-coach/) - How Christ Used Powerful Coaching Questions to Transform Hearts and Change the World Jesus Christ was known by many names and titles, including Master, Teacher, and Rabbi. I submit that He could also be known as Coach. Now, I realize that Coach sounds somewhat sacrilegious, as we typically associate that title with sports. Yet, does
- [A Human Crutch or Dancing in the Moment?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-human-crutch-or-dancing-in-the-moment/) - Oh I so wanted to help my client. I wanted them to know I was for them and wanted to help them make movement forward. Their discovery was hard and my only role as their coach was to show up like one. It would have been so easy for me to show up as their
- [Letter from the Editor - Summer/Fall 2016](https://christiancoachingmag.com/letter-from-the-editor-summer-2012/) - Both of my sons play baseball. They’re still young and finding out if this is the sport for them, but for now they love it. I never played much baseball as a kid, but I’m learning from my sons and from other coaches and I’m even assisting as a coach sometimes. One of the things I’ve learned concerns pitching – and it’s a lesson that applies in many other areas of life.
- [Melting Anxiety and Calming Fear](https://christiancoachingmag.com/melting-anxiety-and-calming-fear/) - Anxiety I meet fear every day. I recognize symptoms long before my patient is aware their anxiety will blossom to being afraid: fingers squirming and wringing hands; too much talking; repeated explanations; flushed face; and, inevitably, increased blood pressure. Even as I continue my diagnoses, I am already planning a calming journey, a bridge from
- [Balancing Power and Strength: A Coach Approach to Change](https://christiancoachingmag.com/running-head-balancing-power-and-strength/) - The concepts are simple but not simplistic. Significant distinctions in the concepts of power and of strength make one quality or the other a better match for responding to specific circumstances. Outcomes resonate with our attempts to change people, events, and circumstances outside us: power. Or to change ourselves by building internal abilities to withstand
- [Creating Awareness Through Coaching Myself](https://christiancoachingmag.com/creating-awareness-through-coaching-myself/) - Several months ago I completed my second course in coaching on Life and Personal Coaching. The goals for the course were to help us learn and focus on the five key elements of personal coaching: goals, tolerations, needs, values, standards and boundaries. As I settled in to the course, I soon became aware that these
- [Repurposing...with a purpose](https://christiancoachingmag.com/repurposing-with-a-purpose/) - Maybe your city has recycle bins similar to the one our family uses. Ours has a big note stenciled on the lid reminding us to “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.” Our city is smart: they’d rather we limit the amount of trash we generate by employing the three R’s. The middle R is the one that
- [Presenting a Model Using Life Coaching for Recruitment and Retention in Academic, Non-profit and Mission Arenas](https://christiancoachingmag.com/presenting-a-model-using-life-coaching-for-recruitment-and-retention-in-academic-non-profit-and-mission-arenas/) - Introduction This article indicates the presentation of a formal model viable for Christian institutions, non-profit mission organizations and businesses. This model was formally presented at the 2014 Annual Conference for the Christian Adult Higher Education Association. The model proposes that transformational life coaching allows adults being coached to respond to movement within their spirit while
- [Christian Coaching in Healthcare](https://christiancoachingmag.com/christian-coaching-in-healthcare/) - Two questions that I am commonly asked are “What do you do?” and “How did you get started in coaching?” The answer to the second question comes easily as a chronological narrative, recounting the circumstances directing my personal career transition from family doctor to life coach. However, the answer to the first question is more
- [Coaching in Crisis](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-in-crisis/) - As you might imagine, I like coaching. A lot. One of the things I like most about coaching is that it is positive. It’s positive, not pathological. It’s positive, not problem-centered. It’s positive, not …okay, I cannot think of another negative descriptor that starts with the letter P, but you get the idea. While coaching
- ["Being" a Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/being-a-coach/) - I’ve been giving a lot of thought lately to thinking. You could say I’m thinking about thinking. Specifically, I’ve been thinking about how coaches think. I have the honor of training a lot of coaches, which involves hearing them coach and giving them feedback. I’ve noticed one of the big differentiators of coaches is that
- [Nothing Will Change Without a Sense of Urgency](https://christiancoachingmag.com/nothing-will-change-without-a-sense-of-urgency/) - A firefighter has a clear Sense of Urgency. The Urgency is to put out the fire. They train for it every day. They dress for it every day. They even sleep prepared for it every night. Each fire may require a different strategy. It may require a different team. (Some fires require paramedics. Others may
- [The First Step to Waking Your Passion](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-first-step-to-waking-your-passion/) - The first problem most of my coaching clients face is clarity. My client may have a vague idea of what they would like to see happen, but they can’t state it very specifically. They know they want to move forward but often, they don’t even know what the next step is. It doesn’t take many
- [How House Churches Can Benefit from Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-house-churches-can-benefit-from-coaching/) - My wife and I have met with the same three families every week for the past year and we will continue to meet this coming year. Why do we do this? We are not related. No one is paying us to do this. This isn’t the precursor to some other, bigger thing we have planned.
- [The Power of Coaching in Spiritual Formation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-power-of-coaching-in-spiritual-formation/) - “Healing our image of God heals our image of ourselves.” Brennan Manning We carry within ourselves all our yesterdays, the experiences and influences that have happened from our birth (and may be before) to this present moment . These yesterdays can powerfully affect today, the right-now, and dominate our relationships, our choices, our view
- [Your Elevator Speech…It’s Not About You](https://christiancoachingmag.com/your-elevator-speechits-not-about-you/) - You have mastered the definition of coaching. You have clarity about your strengths. You took the course about writing an elevator speech for your new coaching career. You are ready. But yesterday, when you heard the question, “What do you do?” you drew a blank! Writing and refining an elevator speech is no easy task.
- [The Seven Questions of a Conflict Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-seven-questions-of-a-conflict-coach/) - Sandra felt her frustration shooting off the chart with the tangled story of conflict, deceit and complete lack of self-awareness she was encountering. She struggled to grasp the secret war between the pastor and one of the board members at Central Neighborhood Church. The blame game was in full swing and no one was taking
- [Love, the Killer App, Works](https://christiancoachingmag.com/love-the-killer-app-works/) - Ah, spring is in the air, soon to be followed by the wedding season. And in many a beautiful garden or church setting a minister will utter those timeless verses from the Apostle Paul’s first letter to Corinthians: “But have not love, I am nothing. Love never fails.” These words are meant to inspire the
- [Changing Business, Transforming Lives](https://christiancoachingmag.com/changing-business-transforming-lives/) - Book Review of Co-Active Coaching, 3rd Edition At its core, Co-Active Coaching, 3rd Edition: Changing Business, Transforming Lives by Henry Kimsey-House, Karen Kimsey-House, Phillip Sandahi, Laura Whitworth teaches coaches how to shift conversation to a deeper level of human connection. The premise of this book is that coaching is about discovery, awareness and choice. As
- [Coaching Ministry Can Result in Christian “Followders”](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-ministry-can-result-in-christian-followders/) - Christians have a unique role inside and outside the church—one that can bring people to the feet of Jesus. It is a role with dual privileges and responsibilities—a dual role of follower and leader that I call followder. The dictionary does not have this word, but Scripture grounds the concept. Jesus said, “Go therefore and
- [Happy Birthday CCMag!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/happy-birthday-ccmag/) - If you smell the smoke of birthday candles, it’s because Christian Coaching Magazine (CCMag) is approaching our tenth birthday. That’s really hard to believe. What started out as the Journal of Christian Coaching, a print publication with Jerome Daley as the editor, has morphed into the current manifestation of Christian Coaching Magazine you are reading
- [Coaching for Leadership Development in Ministry](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-for-leadership-development-in-ministry/) - In the past few decades the coaching field has been exploding with new areas of expertise such as health coaching, executive coaching, life coaching and many other disciplines. This has led many people to ask pertinent questions such as what is coaching? What are the benefits of coaching? Is coaching for anyone or who should
- [Does Anyone Really Buy Coaching?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/does-anyone-really-buy-coaching/) - If you're like most of the coaches I know, you've wrestled with the question of how to sell your coaching services. We can be pretty excited about the process, our competencies, and the prospect of getting hired by leaders or organizations. Most of us, however, find a real disconnect between our enthusiasm and that of
- [Coaching Believers Toward Christ-likeness](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-believers-toward-christ-likeness/) - Brentwood Baptist Church, Brentwood, Tennessee, adopted Mentoring Relationships as a discipleship strategy in the JourneyOn Discipleship ministry. This strategy recognizes four stages on a continuum: exploring; beginning; close to Christ; and Christ-centered. Various methodologies are used within these stages to enhance the believer’s spiritual next steps in moving toward Christ-likeness. Christian coaching by trained volunteer
- [Designing the Perfect Home Office for the Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/designing-the-perfect-home-office-for-the-coach/) - Some of us came to coaching from an organizational setting such as a church, ministry or company. In those environments we had an office and we made the most of it. But now many of us find ourselves working from home – making use of the proverbial home office. While working from home has its
- [Coaching at End of Life: Blazing a New Frontier](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-at-end-of-life-blazing-a-new-frontier/) - Coaching is making a difference in all sorts of circumstances these days, and one of the most valuable and progressive applications of coaching is with those who are losing family members. End of Life (EOL) Coaching deals with life’s final transition. Bob, a middle-aged man, wanted me to meet with his mom and share the
- [Questions for When a Pastor is Preparing  to Leave](https://christiancoachingmag.com/questions-for-when-a-pastor-is-preparing-to-leave/) - Life is full of transitions, and perhaps no transition is more difficult for a pastor to manage than when he or she considers transitioning to a new place of service. Transitions are best handled through conversation – talking it through with others. But a pastor who is considering (or preparing for) a call to another
- [Elevator Speech](https://christiancoachingmag.com/elevator-speech/) - As a new coach, I am busy developing a marketing plan. Perhaps some of the readers of this magazine can recall being in this unenviable position. As coaches we recognize the value of our profession, we have trained and earned our credentials, and we have a deep-rooted desire to help others. If the marketing
- [Can You Really Change?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/can-you-really-change/) - Here is the paradox of change: we are changing all the time and we are the same as we always have been. We are changing all the time because change is constantly forced upon us from things as simple as new technologies to things as complex as changing family structures. They all require us to
- [Mentored by Jesus](https://christiancoachingmag.com/mentored-by-jesus/) - Asking Questions to Accurately Determine the Needs of Others Today there are many people longing to speak with someone who will listen to their personal problems and challenging situations. What is more frustrating than speaking to another person without being heard? We have all been there as a friend checks their cell-phone messages while we
- [The H.E.A.R.T of Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-h-e-a-r-t-of-coaching/) - The H.E.A.R.T. of Coaching There are many things coaching is not. It is not consulting, training, mentoring or counseling (Hargrove 2003, Harkavy 2007, and Stoltzfus 2005). You can see in the model below (Figure 1) that coaching is the only one of these disciplines that has a future focus and where the client is the
- [Moving Congregations Forward Through the Coach Approach: Deepening Ownership and Leadership of New Dreams in Your Church](https://christiancoachingmag.com/moving-congregations-forward-through-the-coach-approach-deepening-ownership-and-leadership-of-new-dreams-in-your-church-2/) - Pastor Joe’s call was unexpected but very significant. Joe had been at the same church for 8 years, the church had been doing well but now things were plateaued, members were getting anxious over numbers and morale was plummeting. He was looking for solutions and had heard about my work as a church and clergy
- [Should You Hire a Coach?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/should-you-hire-a-coach/) - Coaching is a growing industry, with more organizations and individuals hiring these professionals to help them improve performance. But what does a coach do and how do they do it? What should one consider when hiring a coach? In this conversational article based on interviews with four professional coaches from around the United States, I
- [Oh Fiddle Faddle!  Gizmo Got Wet](https://christiancoachingmag.com/oh-fiddle-faddle-gizmo-got-wet/) - When I learned about the concept of “the saboteur” (a.k.a. “gremlins”) used in a coaching, I couldn’t help but think of the movie Gremlins. Since I am a child of the eighties, the word gremlins instantly took me to that movie in which there is an adorable, relatively harmless creature named Gizmo who stole the
- [Incorporating Deep Values into Your Coaching Business - Pt. 2](https://christiancoachingmag.com/incorporating-deep-values-into-your-coaching-business-pt-2/) - In the previous issue, I talked about how we as coaches can help our clients build deep values into a business. In this context "deep values" refer to those motivations that are more important than just making money and delivering products or services. I find that many coaches are seeking to build just this kind
- [Four Essential Elements of Coaching Communication](https://christiancoachingmag.com/four-essential-elements-of-coaching-communication/) - Many coaching articles focus on the skills of intentional listening and powerful questioning. These are, indeed, vital to the coaching process and set coaching apart from other leadership relationships. However without effective communication, coaching lacks the power to move clients forward. Here are four essential elements to incorporate and develop in order to boost your
- [Challenging the Client](https://christiancoachingmag.com/challenging-the-client/) - As coaches, we dance with our client. We follow their lead, synchronizing our steps with their steps, our movement with their movement, our rhythm with their rhythm. And sometimes we need to issue a challenge to take the dance and our client to even greater heights. The following scene has played out many times. As
- [Asking Powerful Questions: Jesus as a Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/asking-powerful-questions-jesus-as-a-coach/) - Today's leaders face the immense pressure of leading in an answer-oriented, fix-it-quick environment. Evidence reveals that leaders are more persistent than ever and increasingly determined to find faster remedies and simpler solutions for their heaping problems. As leaders find themselves responding to such pressures in their organization, they often find their responses are casting them
- [Presence - A Coach's Best Gift](https://christiancoachingmag.com/presence-a-coachs-best-gift/) - This Christmas brought the usual array of gifts and graces to our family. One of the more fun gifts was a dartboard that my sons, ages 8 and10, and I have been enjoying. Nothing gets masculine blood flowing like a competition that involves heaving sharp objects at a target. For beginners like us the game
- [Suspending Agendas](https://christiancoachingmag.com/3116/) - It’s that time of year when we strive to drop some summer fun activities into the heat of weekend days and vacations. Pools, lakes, and oceans bring sweet relief when the temperature rises. One thing I like about water is that it moves. When we make our way down a sidewalk, we don’t notice the
- [The Unstuck are 
Unstoppable](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-unstuck-are-
unstoppable/) - Q: Why did the chicken cross the road? A: Because it was a green light. The familiar joke veils an equally familiar truth: not all “chickens” choose to function within the freedom of a green light. Too many chickens fail to get to the other side because they are afraid to move. They are stuck
- [7 Steps for Turning Dreams into Reality](https://christiancoachingmag.com/7-steps-for-turning-dreams-into-reality/) - Dreams are highly beneficial when accompanied by action. But dreams without action is a world of make believe. Consider the following: 96% of college professors believe they have above average teaching skills. 50% of high school students believe they will attend law school, medical school, or grad school. Time magazine asked in a survey, “Are
- [Centering in a Sea of Change](https://christiancoachingmag.com/centering-in-a-sea-of-change/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUO-5tnYeAQ&noredirect=1
- [A Powerful Coaching Model](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-powerful-coaching-model/) - Application of Triple Loop Learning Six hundred feet below sea-level a torpedo races ahead. Although it doesn’t seem to be moving fast, it’s cutting at the water’s edges, steadily gaining ground, passing the corals and the beautiful blue-green colors of the sea. Like this torpedo, often times we pass through life headed towards our goals
- [The Practice of Spiritual 
Disciplines in the Life of 
a Christian Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-practice-of-spiritual-
disciplines-in-the-life-of-
a-christian-coach/) - The Role of Solitude and Silence The work of the Christian coach is most effective and beneficial to clients when led by the Holy Spirit, the presence of Jesus within our lives. One of the greatest aids to having our work guided by the Holy Spirit is the ongoing and consistent practice of spiritual disciplines.
- [Kingdom Come Training](https://christiancoachingmag.com/kingdom-come-training/) - How One Organization Is Using Coaching to Help Fund the Mission He knew that the fundraising training they had for missionaries was excellent. He knew that if the missionaries applied the principles he taught it would revolutionize their success in building the bonds, financial, emotional and prayer bonds between missionary and supporters. But Jerry Long
- [Lessons From a Mountain Drive](https://christiancoachingmag.com/lessons-from-a-mountain-drive/) - Living in the foothills of the western North Carolina mountains affords me a great opportunity to take in beautiful scenery virtually any direction I look. As I leave my little town in any direction, it isn’t long before I am driving over some mountain or other. Two of my favorite drives are to the north
- [Theological Affirmations for Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/theological-affirmations-for-coaching/) - A Theological Reflection on the Core Coaching Competencies In today’s coaching world, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) sets the behavioral standards for coaches. ICF serves the coaching profession well, leading this community of practice to establish basic professional standards and behavioral ground rules. While behaviors are the most visible elements of practice, they’re only the
- [Strategy Development Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/strategy-development-coaching/) - Seven Questions for Coaching Churches and Organizations A simple coaching template will increase your effectiveness in coaching churches and organizations as they develop strategies for the future. Your role is not to provide their answers, but to ask strategic questions in a way that facilitates strategy development that is appropriate for their current realities. For
- [Taking the Risk](https://christiancoachingmag.com/taking-the-risk/) - How my Coach's Gamble Paid Off for Me For the past seventeen years I have had the opportunity to serve hundreds of churches and church leaders through a regional denomination. My service to God and these churches was marked with a great deal of satisfaction and conviction that came from knowing I was doing exactly
- [Faith and Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/faith-and-coaching/) - How religious beliefs influence coaching practice Can a coach’s religious beliefs influence their coaching practice? For Christian coaches who are coaching Christian clients, the response might be: “My relationship with God is evident in my coaching practice.” For Christian coaches who coach in the general market, where expressions of Christianity are politically undesirable, the coach’s
- [ROI in Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/roi-in-coaching/) - The Problems with and Some Alternatives to Measuring ROI in Coaching When boiled down to its essence, the desired end of coaching is a result. Whether it is getting into the college of one's choice, attracting a potential mate or leading a team to a million dollar increase in sales in the next quarter, if
- [What Are You Afraid Of?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/what-are-you-afraid-of/) - Overcoming Fear Terri (not her real name) could easily picture the little girl sitting on the bench that she often saw in her dreams. She did not know the girl’s name but could clearly hear her voice reminding her of her shortcomings. She whispered that Terri was not smart enough, kind enough or anything else
- [Coaching Transitions](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-transitions/) - Recently our family relocated across the continent from Portland, Oregon to the foothills of North Carolina. Like any move, ours was filled with the inherent challenges related to removing every single item out of our house and moving all said items to some other location — the new house, a charity, or the garbage. But
- [What Kind of Coach?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/what-kind-of-coach/) - Almost every time I teach a coaching class, one of the students asks me about the difference between various forms of coaching. I typically respond with distinctions between life coaching, performance coaching, and executive coaching. The truth is that all coaching is life coaching; coaching brings forth life for a client, a company, a church,
- [Coaching in a 
Local Baptist 
Association](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-in-a-
local-baptist-
association/) - How Coaching is Making a Difference in Waco, TX As the Director of a local Baptist association, I serve the leaders and members of nearly 100 churches – churches that have a lot in common and also express a lot of diversity. The churches join the association in order to cooperate and share, and they
- [Dancing Backwards](https://christiancoachingmag.com/dancing-backwards/) - The Coach’s Waltz Do you remember the description of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers’ dance moves in those classic musicals from the 1940s? Someone wryly said that Ginger did everything Fred did, but she did it backwards and in high heels. Setting aside Ginger’s heels for now, the statement also reflects how coaches partner with
- [Working to Become an ACC](https://christiancoachingmag.com/working-to-become-an-acc/) - My Path to ICF Certification I think I’ve been waiting my whole life to find out I’m a coach. Athletic coaching intrigued me early, but my skills led me into different fields – first engineering, then ministry. I had been as of late attempting to coach a few church planters but often felt inadequate to
- [Making a Living as a Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/making-a-living-as-a-coach/) - How to Earn a Career in Coaching Is it possible to make a living as a coach? When I launched my business in 2006 I asked myself this exact question. I knew helping people overcome obstacles and wrapping a business around it was what I should be doing, but I didn't know if it was
- [Why Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/why-coaching/) - How I Got Hooked on Coaching I found myself sitting there ruminating yet again on the big issue of the week like a cow chewing its cud. The deadline for a solution was coming fast, which makes the issue more foreboding. As the stress built, the solution became only murkier; like walking into a deep
- [Shepherding a New Flock](https://christiancoachingmag.com/shepherding-a-new-flock/) - What Is a Pastor Without a Congregation? Pastors are shepherds. The metaphor we associate with clergy harkens to Jesus’ description of himself: a shepherd leading a flock. “I am the ‘good shepherd,’” Jesus promises, ‘The sheep know my voice and they listen to me.” A shepherd has a recognizable voice and being a minister certainly
- [My Experience Coaching at Northpoint](https://christiancoachingmag.com/my-experience-coaching-at-northpoint/) - "Fran LaMattina introduced North Point Ministries to professional coaching. She served on our staff for many years, and during that time her coaching helped our leaders maximize their potential within the organization. She continues to lend her expertise, and both individuals and teams benefit from her investment. Fran has been an invaluable asset to North
- [God’s Question Marks](https://christiancoachingmag.com/gods-question-marks/) - The Questions of Scripture There are over 3,200 questions in the Bible, an average of almost 50 per book! God Himself asked around 450 of those questions, which means there is significance and power in questions. I appreciate the fact that asking powerful questions is a major coaching skill. The right question asked at the
- [An Invitation to Dance](https://christiancoachingmag.com/an-invitation-to-dance/) - What Can Happen When a Coaching Relationship Succeeds? Every coaching relationship involves three persons: the coach, the client, and the Spirit of God. Following is brief account of how a coach and a client experienced the same coaching relationship. Rev. Sim Hassler, ACC and Rev. Paul Burns are ministry leaders living in Nashville, Tennessee.
- [Pioneers of Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/pioneers-of-coaching/) - A few months ago I was with a group of pastors and other leaders at a training event in the mountains of Virginia. We invested several days with one another learning how to apply coaching to issues of faith, discipleship and evangelism. On the first day, one of the participants asked a great question: “When
- [Co-Active Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/co-active-coaching/) - One of the ways I serve the coaching field is to provide mentor coaching to coaches who are preparing for their ICF credential application — an application process that is a bit cumbersome for most, and quite mysterious for some. One mystery that unnecessarily confounds many coaches is the cloud of confusion around what exactly
- [When Coaching Went Executive](https://christiancoachingmag.com/when-coaching-went-executive/) - Richard Kilburg’s contribution to the world of executive coaching Like many useful practices adopted by the church, coaching has its roots in the business world. While it hasn’t been true about all business principles, the church has benefitted greatly from taking the concepts of coaching first realized in executive and leadership development and adapting it
- [Mapping  the Rivers  Ahead](https://christiancoachingmag.com/mapping-the-rivers-ahead/) - Frederic M. Hudson’s Coaching Contributions Adults can self-renew, grow, and change---stage by stage. That’s the belief and contribution of the “Doctor Spock of the Adult Years” or “Doctor Midlife” or the “Life-Work Balance Coach.” Add “pioneer of the coaching discipline in the United States,” and all of these titles belong to the same person: Frederic
- [Werner Erhard](https://christiancoachingmag.com/werner-erhard/) - “At all times and under all circumstances, we have the power to transform the quality of our lives.” he rise of the modern coaching movement was aided by many leaders in different parts of the world. But few are as central, and none are as controversial, as Werner Erhard, who formulated theories that are prevalent
- [Christian Coaching History in the Making](https://christiancoachingmag.com/christian-coaching-history-in-the-making/) - A Tribute to Judy Santos, MCC s an exciting time to be in the coaching industry. The excitement stems from the fact that the field is still emerging—it’s still growing and being refined. Being a psychology major I studied its history. Most people can agree that psychology is now an established discipline. However, that has
- [Going for Gold](https://christiancoachingmag.com/going-for-gold/) - What does success look like for Christian coaches? Every one holds their collective breath as the swimmers make the final turn. As onlookers try to divine which swimmer will win, each athlete stretches to touch the wall just ahead of the closest competitor. Incredibly, years of training come down to distances of less than a
- [The Slow Fade: 
Why You Matter in the Story of Twentysomethings](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-slow-fade-
why-you-matter-in-the-story-of-twentysomethings/) - by Reggie Joiner, Chuck Bomar & Abbie Smith reviewed by Karen Howells. For over twenty years my primary application has been in the business environment as a consultant supporting the growth of leaders and their teams, as well as coaching leaders around career development. I chose to read The Slow Fade: Why You Matter in the
- [Coaching Congregational Planning—Hopes 
and Dashes](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-congregational-planning-hopes-
and-dashes/) - When it comes to planning, pay attention to what comes after the dashes. Your phone rings. It’s All Alike Church. The church has decided to create a new ministry plan, and they want you to coach their planning team. You agree. As you listen to the team, you hear five basic hopes they have for
- [Gems of the Sea](https://christiancoachingmag.com/gems-of-the-sea/) - How a strategic intervention helped one company go from sinking to soaring. A small aluminum boat manufacturer with three equal partners was floundering at $7 million in sales and losses exceeding $1 million per year. After 22 years together, the three partners were at each other’s throats. Like a boat taking on water, the company
- [When to Start a Coaching Practice](https://christiancoachingmag.com/when-to-start-a-coaching-practice/) - Five years ago, I “met” my first coach. Actually, I’d known Dan for years as a friend. But as we sat at lunch, he told me he’d recently become a coach and had started a coaching practice. I quickly sampled his coaching skills and found myself on a new ministry journey into coaching. Experiencing
- [Thank You, Dr. Covey](https://christiancoachingmag.com/thank-you-dr-covey/) - How The 7 Habits applies to one coach’s life and practice. Earlier this month, well known and bestselling business author Stephen R. Covey passed away at the age of 79. This brief article is dedicated to his memory and legacy. Stephen Covey is best known to me as the author of The 7 Habits of
- [Coaching and Short-term Missions](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-and-short-term-missions/) - When the mission trip ends, coaching allows the mission to continue. Applications are filled out. Support is raised. Suitcases are packed. And they’re off! Away from home – on their own! Ten days of travel, raw adventure, faith, prayer, Bible study, and no showers. Friendship, weird food, long days and short nights, blisters, sun burns,
- [Contrary Contentment](https://christiancoachingmag.com/contrary-contentment/) - Got the Blues? Do the opposite of what you feel. The study of happiness goes back thousands of years, and much of it deals with the human brain. The experts—neurologists–remind us that the brain is still a mystery. Yet it is helpful at a layman’s level to understand some basic things about the way our brains
- [Spring 2012 Letter from Editor](https://christiancoachingmag.com/spring-2012-letter-from-editor-2/) - To Boldly Go! It’s time to take coaching into new arenas. Even if you are not a Trekkie and are only vaguely familiar with the original Star Trek series, you likely still can recall the opening to the show, a monologue that included the famous line: “To boldly go where no man has gone before.” Though
- [Coaching: 
Worth One’s 
‘Weight’ in Gold](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-
worth-ones-
weight-in-gold/) - When It Comes to Weight Loss, Coaching Helps Provide Hope and a Plan. I became a grandmother five years ago. My husband, Paul, says being a grandparent is “the sweetest gig in the universe.” I think he’s spot on! When our granddaughter, Ellie, was a little over two years old, we were shopping at a
- [Forward in the Fog](https://christiancoachingmag.com/forward-in-the-fog/) - Women’s intuition – it’s that notorious ability that is unique to women to be able to sense things they cannot articulate. For some, this can make coaching women a little challenging, but it is so important because coaching offers women the freedom to emotionally process their thoughts in the safe, sacred space they so uniquely
- [The Power of Habit: 
Why We Do What 
We Do In Life and Business](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-power-of-habit-
why-we-do-what-
we-do-in-life-and-business/) - by Charles Duhigg Who says you can’t you teach an old dog new tricks? When a coach understands the brain’s habit-formation process, the coach can help the client create good habits and change bad ones. In The Power of Habit, author Charles Duhigg does not give a one-size-fits-all secret formula for quickly changing our
- [Coaching and the Spiritual Life](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-and-the-spiritual-life/) - It is critical for coaches to acknowledge the spiritual aspect of the coaching relationship. Recently, I was asked about how coaching speaks to a person’s spiritual life. The first thing that came to mind was, “Does coaching really affect a person’s spiritual life?” I can envision excellent coaches who are adding value to people’s lives
- [Really, How Important Is Purpose to You and to 
Your Clients?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/really-how-important-is-purpose-to-you-and-to-
your-clients/) - Purpose is foundational for making choices and moving ahead in life. Christian Life Coaching is among the fastest growing professions in the world - bringing with it the privilege of partnering with clients on their journey to a powerfully transformed life. This professional helping relationship allows you be the catalyst for change and results
- [Does Your 'Cover' in 
Life Give You Pride?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/does-your-cover-in-
life-give-you-pride/) - There comes a time in each of our lives when we must leave behind the hat we’ve been wearing. Covers. In my house, covers are the lids that keep leftovers from drying out in the refrigerator (until we throw them out). Or they're the warm quilts pulled under our chins when summer air turns brisk
- [Coaching on the College Campus](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-on-the-college-campus/) - What happens when coaching goes to school? I often wonder if life coaching was discovered for college students! Some of you may share my curiosity while others may be puzzled by it. “College students don’t even know who they are yet,” some of you may be thinking. “When I was in college, I hadn’t yet
- [Co-Creating Epiphanies](https://christiancoachingmag.com/co-creating-epiphanies/) - Christian coaching provides a sacred and safe place to co-create epiphanies that motivate persons and organization to not only catch a new vision but deepen the assurance that God is at work! Epiphanies are insights, eureka’s that come from connecting the dots of conversations, experiences, prayers, reflections and deep listening. Good coaches ask great questions,
- [Winter 2012 Letter from Editor](https://christiancoachingmag.com/spring-2012-letter-from-editor/) - What leads to joy? This is an important question because we can have a deep desire for joy, yet if we take a path that does not lead to joy we will be disappointed. I was reminded of this truth earlier this month while thumbing through a catalog from Pottery Barn. Having already siphoned a
- [PDF Version - January 2012](https://christiancoachingmag.com/pdf-version-january-2012/) - Christian Coaching Magazine is available to subscribers as a downloadable pdf. Log-in to read the full article….
- [Be G.R.A.C.I.O.U.S.](https://christiancoachingmag.com/be-g-r-a-c-i-o-u-s/) - New Management/Leadership Series, Part Two Many managers want to have a great team, but few do. Why the gap between desire and reality? I believe having a great team is like having a beautiful yard: it does not come naturally and it takes a lot of hard work, attention and time. In the previous article
- [Active Listening  for Couples](https://christiancoachingmag.com/active-listening-for-couples/) - Listening is a Difficult and Necessary Aspect of Effective Couple Communication It has been a long, hard day for Rick and it is good to be home at last. He walks in the door and exclaims, “What a day. I’m starving. What’s for dinner?” Jane is tired and frazzled. Two-year-old Mikey has been fussy all day
- [Portion Control](https://christiancoachingmag.com/portion-control/) - More Than a Smart Tip in This Season of Dieting My experience during the last month of 2011 reinforced the wisdom of having God as my portion during all that's to come in 2012. A big, abundant life doesn't mean we won't sometimes have big problems, but we have a bigger God. His presence helps
- [Successful People Can Be So Annoying](https://christiancoachingmag.com/successful-people-can-be-so-annoying/) - A friend of mine (I’ll call him Al because that’s his name) recently embarked on a new career as a consultant, and he has been wildly successful, even during these difficult economic times. Anyone who knows him will tell you why he has done so well: he is one of the most diligent, enthusiastic and painstakingly thorough people
- [Courage and Calling: A Review](https://christiancoachingmag.com/courage-and-calling-a-review/) - Courage and Calling helps identify areas that move the reader toward understanding what it means to be called by God into a vocation. Courage to find this calling involves looking into every area of a person’s life. It means looking at times when a person has been out of balance, unemployed, not confident, lacking focus
- [Coaching the Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-the-coach/) - The business world is ripe with football analogies. A dropped sales call becomes a fumble while the new marketing initiative goes from Hail Mary to touchdown overnight. To flip it around, can the language of business — and more specifically, business management strategies — be applied to the gridiron in practical, meaningful and successful ways?
- [Coaching Growth](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-growth/) - Coaches believe in growth. In part, we coach to watch God transform others and us. We are invested in the possibilities of God’s creation. Think of life as growth seasons, as cycles when lives blossom in distinct ways. What if coaches, like gardeners, deliberately cultivated God’s creative growth? How would we coach differently as gardeners?
- [Coaching Legacy](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-legacy/) - “Have a research question.” That’s the sage advice my friend, Larry Matthews, offers to me when I face a pivotal conversation. As my parents aged, I took my research questions along during regular visits with them in Missouri. I wanted to learn more about my family’s longer history and patterns. I was curious about how
- [Asking More of Laypeople](https://christiancoachingmag.com/asking-more-of-laypeople/) - The billionaire businessman, a devout Christian, told the denominational executive that the denomination’s leaders needed to be more visible and bold. They needed, the businessman said, to ask more of laypeople like him. The executive, unsure, hesitantly asked, “How would you like to be more involved in the church?” But the businessman had already “done his
- [The Power of Clear Argument](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-power-of-clear-argument/) - Several years ago I answered a phone call from an executive who led an international ministry. The executive was calling because his executive board was stuck on a tough decision. Actually “stuck” is an understatement. For three years the board had been paralyzed, owing to their collective inability to make this important decision. It was
- [Direct Communication](https://christiancoachingmag.com/media-test/) - Coaching is not just about listening and asking powerful questions! Further “pumping up” of your Direct Communication Competency muscle increases the likelihood of adding value, further contributing to building your coaching business as you attract and retain more clients. Why? Clients want to know what you are thinking. Leaders especially expect direct feedback (one of
- [Improving the Conversation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/letter-from-the-editor-october-2011-2/) - A move from debate to dialogue would do wonders for public discourse Sadly, the quality of discourse in our society has degenerated. Witness a recent public radio conversation related to creation and how one’s understanding of creation influences understanding of the gospel. I won’t go into all the details here, since that is a topic
- [PDF Versions of CCM - October 2011](https://christiancoachingmag.com/pdf-versions-of-ccm/) - Previous Versions of CCM are available as a PDF, which can be read from your computer, or printed. October 2011
- [Integrity Career Planning](https://christiancoachingmag.com/integrity-career-planning/) - Integrity Career Planning - Working according to God’s divine design I have been leading coaching workshops for church and organizational teams for over five years. At the conclusion of nearly every workshop, one or two team members will hang around to help me clean the room or load up my equipment. The conversations that occur in
- [An Encouraging Word?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/an-encouraging-word/) - I LOVE to coach! I haven’t always been able to put my finger on why it feeds my soul the way it does, but it has always been some mixture of: Satisfaction in watching others take responsibility for moving forward Excitement in knowing I was in on that Relief that I didn’t have to come
- [Coaching Family](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-family/) - Some readers are going to disagree with what I have to share in this article. That’s okay: it would not be the first time well meaning and intelligent people disagreed, and it certainly will not be the last. My premise? You can (and should) coach members of your family. For over a decade, I have
- [Coaching in Ministry](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-in-ministry/) - The ways coaching-trained ministers use coaching skills in their churches are about as numerous as there are coaching-trained clergy. While the specific applications vary from pastor to pastor, many pastors who are seeking to incorporate coaching skills into their ministries look for ideas that are used by others. They see what others are doing
- [A.C.H.I.E.V.E.R.](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-c-h-i-e-v-e-r/) - Sam Chiu, MBA A note from the editor: This is the first in a series of articles focusing on professionals who are new to managing and leading. A primary intent with the series is to equip those who coach such professionals to be better acquainted with the challenges and contexts new managers and leaders face.
- [Putting on the Brakes](https://christiancoachingmag.com/putting-on-the-brakes/) - On August 4, 2007, the Phoenix Mars Lander began its 422 million mile flight from earth to the northern polar region of Mars where it touched down in a near-perfect landing on May 25th, 2008. I grew up in the Space Race era, when exploration of the heavens was moving from comic book fantasy to
- [Moving from Success](https://christiancoachingmag.com/moving-from-success/) - Moving from Success - One coach’s journey of discover might inspire your own I found “success.” Then, I got better. Most of my life has been spent pursing success. I have soaked up countless books on success and leadership. I have devoured everything I could find outlining the meaning of success and how to achieve it.
- [Every Ministry Leader a Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/every-ministry-leader-a-coach/) - Every Ministry Leader a Coach - The power of coaching is only beginning to be realized in churches and among church leaders Several years ago I began working with my first coach and very quickly realized the benefits of coaching in ministry. Working with a coach, I felt empowered and encouraged. People noticed a change in
- [Letter from the Editor, July 2011](https://christiancoachingmag.com/letter-from-the-editor-july-2011/) - This edition of Christian Coaching Magazine comes at a time when much of the United States is suffering through an intense heat wave. Summer can be brutal when heat and humidity combine to create an environment in which our bodies are unable to properly regulate temperature. We can literally overheat and throw our systems into unhealthy imbalance. Too much heat is not only a condition created by the sun and high pressure weather systems. We also use these terms to describe the anxiety, stress, and imbalance in our lives ...
- [Hearing Pictures: Exploring and Explaining Metaphors](https://christiancoachingmag.com/hearing-pictures-exploring-and-explaining-metaphors/) - We humans naturally think in film clips. Metaphorical pictures flicker through our conversations constantly. In fact, we use metaphors six times every minute or one metaphor for every ten to twenty-five words. At least, that’s James Geary’s claim in I is an Other, his book on the secret lives of metaphors. Such a frequent use
- [Airplane Productivity](https://christiancoachingmag.com/airplane-productivity/) - I get more work done when I’m flying. It’s as simple as that. I can spend two hours on a flight from Portland to the Bay Area and accomplish almost as much as I can in an entire day in my office. Why is that? And, more importantly, how can I become similarly productive even
- [Coaching at Vintage21 Church](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-at-vintage21-church/) - Before being introduced to Christian coaching, my experience with coaching in general was fairly limited and somewhat lackluster. Like many people, my memories of coaches were mainly of angry men yelling at me when I failed on the football field, so to me “coaching” was just a glorified way of saying “telling people to do
- [Life Coaching: It’s Time-Tested for Disciple-Making!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/life-coaching-its-time-tested-for-disciple-making-2/) - Which is more important, evangelism or discipleship? Sure, it’s a chicken-or-the-egg question. Obviously, both are critical. Still, many in Christian circles are taking a fresh look at the Great Commission and discovering it’s about growing disciples as much as sharing the gospel. Intentional discipleship beyond initial conversion provides the seedbed for fully devoted believers equipped
- [Integrating coaching into a church culture... Peninsula Covenant Church](https://christiancoachingmag.com/integrating-coaching-into-a-church-culture-peninsula-covenant-church-2/) - Peninsula Covenant Church in the San Francisco Bay area of California has successfully integrated Christian coaching into its church culture. Under the leadership of Brian Rhen, People Development Pastor, coaching has proven to be a key in developing and discipling congregants. The integration of coaching into Peninsula Covenant’s culture was an intentional, multi-year process with
- [“Listening Write” Developing note-taking skills that support the client and work for the coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/listening-write-developing-note-taking-skills-that-support-the-client-and-work-for-the-coach-2/) - Early in my coaching profession I took 2-3 pages of notes per client. I captured a lot of the call, but had this sense that I was missing something important – that which could only be gathered in the moment of the dance. I soon dropped to maybe ¼ page of notes. That also seemed
- [Coaching Executives -- Bring on the Direct Communication!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-executives-bring-on-the-direct-communication/) - Executives are busy people. Their email boxes are always full. They have meetings every hour. Everyone wants their time. With so much going on, how can coaching be so important that executives don’t want to miss it? When we coach executives, our first job is to prove that coaching makes a difference. We need to
- [Coaching Leaders for Agility](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-leaders-for-agility/) - Picture it. You’re walking on ice. Know the feeling? You’re braced, wary, and hyper-alert, right? You keep your knees and ankles locked. You take tiny steps and tip-toe along very, very carefully. Still, you slip and slide and slither. You can see broken bones, emergency rooms, and plaster casts in your future. In spite of
- [Coaching for Revitalization](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-for-revitalization/) - Without coaching, it isn’t going to work. Perhaps the world of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod is not that much different from a number of other Christian denominations across the United States. Approximately 80% of our congregations are plateaued or declining. Shrinking congregations are often replete with fear, anger, grieving and a sense of loss.
- [Asking & Listening Catalytic Coaching Competencies - Pt. 2](https://christiancoachingmag.com/asking-listening-catalytic-coaching-competencies-pt-2/) - [NOTE: Part One of this article appeared in the January 2011 edition of CCM] What are you listening for? The second consideration in asking and listening has to do with what you’re listening for. This is not as straight-forward as it might seem. You say: “I listen for whatever my client says. Right?” Wrong. The
- [Christian Coaching and Spiritual Direction: Similarities & Differences](https://christiancoachingmag.com/christian-coaching-and-spiritual-direction-similarities-differences/) - Introvert that I am, I was surprised to find myself volunteering to be the Person Being Coached (PBC) within minutes of starting my first coaching course. When asked what I wanted to be coached on, I replied, “I am trying to make a decision about whether to become a coach or a spiritual director.” Out
- [Developing a Coaching Culture will Benefit Your Ministry, part 4](https://christiancoachingmag.com/developing-a-coaching-culture-will-benefit-your-ministry-part-4/) - This is the final article in this series on Developing a Coaching Culture within your Christian Organization. Part 1 focused on the benefits of coaching within ministry. Part 2 focused on mobilizing volunteers and Part 3 focused on preventing ministry burnout. This final article illustrates ways coaching can help ministry leaders communicate--including creating and delivering
- [Fan the Flame](https://christiancoachingmag.com/fan-the-flame/) - “The spark divine dwells in thee; help it grow.”– Ella Wheeler Wilcox, American poet & writer At fifty-four, I’d just written the last college tuition check for my second child after six long years. Now, here I was, a seasoned professional with decades of experience heading back to school! Entering the building to my first
- [Off Balance - On Purpose](https://christiancoachingmag.com/off-balance-on-purpose/) - We live in a fast-paced, pressure-filled society where people, companies, information, institutions, our health, families, church and leisure activities, children, friends, and bank accounts are all competing for our time and mindshare. Yet, it is the siren call of humanity to live a balanced life incorporating all of these areas. We have been brainwashed to
- [What “Go-To People” Leaders Need to Let Go](https://christiancoachingmag.com/what-go-to-people-leaders-need-to-let-go/) - If you’re the leader of a growing organization, there’s about a 98% chance that you’re thought of or view yourself as a “go-to person.” I know that number is in the ballpark because I regularly ask audiences of high capacity leaders, “How many of you have been referred to or think of yourself as a
- [Developing a Coaching Culture will Benefit Your Ministry -  part 3](https://christiancoachingmag.com/developing-a-coaching-culture-will-benefit-your-ministry-part-3/) - In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, the benefits of developing a coaching culture within your Christian organization were discussed as well as mobilizing volunteers. This section is devoted to how a coaching culture within your organization can help prevent ministry burnout. Coaching Promotes Equipping Member’s to Minister Often parishioners think of the church
- [Leading from the Lion’s Den](https://christiancoachingmag.com/leading-from-the-lions-den/) - “Genesis teaches the value of directing individuals to think on their own before calling a brainstorming session.” 1) What is the book about? Leading from the Lions’ Den is a survey of fresh leadership principles throughout the entire Bible, supported by modern research and illustrated by personal experience. The book looks closely at human nature,
- [5 Smart Choices for Living Well with Chronic Illness](https://christiancoachingmag.com/5-smart-choices-for-living-well-with-chronic-illness/) - Life is full of choices. Nowhere is this more evident than in the lives of baby boomers living with one or more chronic illnesses. As more baby boomers become both sandwich generationers and chronically ill, the need to understand the choices before us, and their consequences, increases dramatically. As someone who lives with multiple autoimmune
- [Stop Knowing, Start Asking](https://christiancoachingmag.com/stop-knowing-start-asking/) - I was at an upscale county club working with 30 managers from a successful auto dealership. The audience included managers and department heads from across the organization. We were discussing and practicing the skill of impactful listening. The general manager from their most successful dealership blurted out, “Rich, I’ve got to be honest. When I’m
- [Top Ten Clergy Coaching Challenges](https://christiancoachingmag.com/top-ten-clergy-coaching-challenges/) - Because Christian ministers have such broad contact with people and the ability to be an influence for good in the lives of so many, they are often seen as men and women who would benefit greatly from learning and incorporating coaching in their ministries. Indeed, coaching enables ministers in a variety of settings to help
- [Word Diet](https://christiancoachingmag.com/word-diet/) - I hold my breath, tighten all the muscles I can still find, and step very gingerly onto the bathroom scale. As I wait for the digital numbers to appear below, I find myself hoping this kinder and gentler approach might somehow make up for my lack of self-control over the holidays. Rats! No such luck.
- [Can I Be a Coach and a Manager…at the Same Time?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/can-i-be-a-coach-and-a-managerat-the-same-time-4/) - Learning the basics of active listening and asking powerful questions were enjoyable lessons that came early in my professional coach training. Coaching was definitely in my future, and I was excited about it. But…there was a pressing question in my mind, “How do I do this in my current work environment?” Figuring this out was
- [Positive Psychology](https://christiancoachingmag.com/positive-psychology-2/) - For the past twelve or fifteen years I have watched with interest as positive psychology and coaching have blossomed in their prominence and influence. Initially these two disciplines developed with neither showing much awareness or interest in the other…but this has all changed. Positive psychology was founded by Dr. Martin Seligman, research psychologist and former
- [Developing a Coaching Culture will Benefit Your Ministry, part 2](https://christiancoachingmag.com/developing-a-coaching-culture-will-benefit-your-ministry-part-2/) - [Editor’s note: This article is part of a series of excerpts adapted from the book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide toCoaching for Excellence, by Jane Creswell (Alpha Books, 2008).] Gina is pastor to college students in her church. She makes sure they have excellent Bible study, retreats, and other activities. She finds ways for them to
- [Certified Delivery](https://christiancoachingmag.com/certified-delivery/) - Depending upon which coach training school you attended, you probably have some feelings about the value of coaching certifications. And quite likely, your feelings are strong ones. Some training centers embrace the International Coach Federation (ICF) while others feel the ICF to be too secularly-minded to apply significantly to the world of Christian coaching. In
- [How to be a Great Client](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-to-be-a-great-client-2/) - “So how’s your week been?” I asked Jim, my client of about a year. And that was all it took. Forty-five minutes later I threw out an anchor which drug the bottom another five minutes before it caught, and I was able to abruptly end our coaching session. Jim (not his real name, of course) had barely come up for air during the entire monologue. I hung up the phone in a bit of a daze, feeling discouraged and thinking to myself, I’m not quite sure what that was…but I don’t think it was coaching.
- [Who Cares About Certification?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/who-cares-about-certification/) - As a coach and trainer of coaches – both in academic and corporate settings – I enjoy the questions and conversations surrounding the topic of coach certification. Through the years, I have noticed a lot of interest in the topic and how the topic elicits some strong opinions, many of which are not all that
- [Conflict – It’s Not What You Think](https://christiancoachingmag.com/conflict-its-not-what-you-think/) - “Most conflict in the work world is handled the same way seventh graders do.” Years ago, I was a teacher in a middle school. I was amazed day after day as I listened to students talk, how it seemed they were living “soap opera” lives. It was a constant barrage of “he said, she said”
- [Top 10 Networking Tips](https://christiancoachingmag.com/top-10-networking-tips/) - Many years ago, following a move to a new location, my husband challenged me to network by setting up five meetings per week for three months. The thought terrified me. Who would meet with me? What would I say? How would I tell them about coaching? My husband’s challenge propelled me into prayer…and into a
- [Be Who You Already Are: Solidarity for Mother-Coaches!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/be-who-you-already-are-solidarity-for-mother-coaches-2/) - "By virtue of your very existence, you are significant." On a really good day it’s easy to focus on the things I like about myself. It’s easy to feel like God really knew what He was doing when He created me. Especially when it’s a good hair day, no one has thrown up on me,
- [Map Your Life: A Client Tool that combines existing assessments with a coaching process](https://christiancoachingmag.com/map-your-life-a-client-tool-that-combines-existing-assessments-with-a-coaching-process/) - If you have been a coach for any time at all, you know that there is a dizzying array of assessments available to you and your clients. Personality assessments, strength assessments, behavioral assessments, career assessments, relationship assessments...the list goes on. Coaches, it seems, all have their favorites--and often pay dearly for the certifications attached to
- [How to be a Great Client](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-to-be-a-great-client/) - “So how’s your week been?” I asked Jim, my client of about a year. And that was all it took. Forty-five minutes later I threw out an anchor which drug the bottom another five minutes before it caught, and I was able to abruptly end our coaching session. Jim (not his real name, of course) had barely come up for air during the entire monologue. I hung up the phone in a bit of a daze, feeling discouraged and thinking to myself, I’m not quite sure what that was…but I don’t think it was coaching.
- [Dual-role Leaders](https://christiancoachingmag.com/dual-role-leaders/) - Many professional coaches operate purely within the world of personal clients…where the coaching relationship is the only relationship. But from the inception of this magazine, we have cast a vision that the skills and applications for coaching are much bigger than that. That organizational and ministry leaders are prime candidates to enhance their leadership by
- [Developing a Coaching Culture will Benefit Your Ministry, part 1](https://christiancoachingmag.com/developing-a-coaching-culture-will-benefit-your-ministry-part-1/) - [Editor’s note: This article, along with several upcoming pieces, are excerpts adapted from the book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Coaching for Excellence, by Jane Creswell (Alpha Books, 2008).] Coaching is about connecting with people. Faith-based organizations want to connect with people. So coaching for excellence is as relevant for faith-based organizations as it is
- [Relationships: Are They Worth It?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/relationships-are-they-worth-it/) - When was the last time you were exasperated with a loved one, a relative, or a close friend? What was frustrating? Were you misunderstood, overlooked, or—even worse—betrayed? Did your mind drop briefly into a cost/benefit analysis of that relationship? Did the circumstance forever fracture things between you…or did it motivate you to dig in, to
- [Ebooks Anyone?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/ebooks-anyone/) - We’ve had our clock in the same place in our home for 25 years. I have to grab a ladder every time I want to change the battery or reset the time because it’s on a high spot on the wall. I finally moved it last weekend and now I catch myself looking for the
- [Breaking the Rules: Trading Performance for Intimacy with God](https://christiancoachingmag.com/breaking-the-rules-trading-performance-for-intimacy-with-god/) - [Editor’s Note: We continue to periodically highlight books and resources that are not about coaching per se...but which provide powerful insights, perspectives, and tools for the coaching leader. This particular book is written by my friend and spiritual director, Fil Anderson. Fil has written for CCM in the past, and this particular book—his second—is dangerous.
- [Responding to God](https://christiancoachingmag.com/responding-to-god/) - “Mom, you’re different.” Kayla sat on the edge of her bed carefully arranging her stuffed animals as she prepared to snuggle into her blankets for the night. Standing at the foot of her bed, I pushed an errant corner of her patchwork quilt back under her mattress and turned to meet her gaze. Smiling at
- [50% Chance of Thunderstorms](https://christiancoachingmag.com/50-chance-of-thunderstorms/) - In the year I was born (1965), a guy named Bruce Tuckman developed a model that describes four phases in the development of any group—or, we could say, any profession: forming, storming, norming, andperforming. Which stage do you think the coaching profession is in? There might be various answers to that question. On the micro level, I
- [Effective Coaching Models: New Approaches for a New Generation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/effective-coaching-models-new-approaches-for-a-new-generation/) - Recently I read about a group of church elders who got together for a weekend retreat. They met in a comfortable lodge, spent time in worship and prayer, and built in time for recreation. All agreed that the purpose would be to assess where the church was at present, draft a vision for the future
- [Age-Old Wisdom for Next-Gen Leaders](https://christiancoachingmag.com/age-old-wisdom-for-next-gen-leaders/) - “If you want to learn something new, read a book at least 70 years old.” Jeffrey Gitomer I had just completed a keynote presentation and was engaging the audience in a question and answer session. The first person to speak up had a story that sounded all too familiar. His main issue seemed to be
- [A New “Normal” — Coaching the Chronically Ill with the Fennell Four-Phase Model](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-new-normal-coaching-the-chronically-ill-with-the-fennell-four-phase-model/) - “When will my life return to normal?” asked Heather, a new chronic illness client. A vibrant woman in her mid-30’s, Heather had left a full-time ministry position several months earlier due to her illness. She was eager to return to work and thought coaching might help her reach that goal. But within a few short
- [“You’re Getting Warmer”: Coaching Clients in their Career Calling](https://christiancoachingmag.com/youre-getting-warmer-coaching-clients-in-their-career-calling/) - Summer travels recently took our family to Hawaii, the Big Island (a.k.a. Kona), home of active volcanoes, beaches with aquamarine waters that stagger the imagination, and the birthplace of YWAM and UofN—Youth With a Mission and the University of the Nations, founded by Loren and Darlene Cunningham 50 years ago this year. Now with more
- [Blindsided by Kacie: Insights for Mentoring Victims of Abuse](https://christiancoachingmag.com/blindsided-by-kacie-insights-for-mentoring-victims-of-abuse/) - When the movie Blindside came out, Kacie was living with us. And as I compared Sandra Bullock’s character with my own experience, I wondered if we had gotten blindsided too. No, I decided. It had been challenging…but worth it all. I knew that Kacie was profoundly wounded the day I met her at our writer’s group
- [A Special Touch for Selling Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-special-touch-for-selling-coaching/) - “I got into this business to coach, not to sell!” Many coaches wrestle with figuring out how to engage new clients and keep their coaching business moving forward. The push to become a sales person is viewed as both incongruent and unpleasant. We all have images in our head of our least favorite sales person
- [The Ball and the Wall](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-ball-and-the-wall/) - Busch Stadium. St. Louis, Missouri. Springtime, 2009. The St. Louis Cardinals were playing host to the Philadelphia Phillies. It was the eighth inning, and Pedro Feliz of the Phillies was up to bat. The pitcher wound up and delivered the ball toward home plate. Feliz returned the favor by smacking the ball and sending it
- [Coach and Converse: The Shift from Declare and Demand](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coach-and-converse-the-shift-from-declare-and-demand/) - A few vacations ago, my family was at Sal’s Pizzeria in Cooperstown, NY, waiting impatiently for our Mediterranean pie with extra garlic and feta. On that outside patio, I noticed a microcosm of humanity—people of all age, gender, race, nationality, behavior patterns, and weird pizza preferences. (I’m pretty sure pineapple is a least a venial
- [Intersecting Spaces: Creating Space to Alleviate Stress](https://christiancoachingmag.com/intersecting-spaces-creating-space-to-alleviate-stress/) - Many of us aspire for more balance in our lives. At the same time, the drive to make a meaningful impact as leaders and coaches calls for more of our time, energy, and resources. Lives are changed and significant work is accomplished. Yet, this drive to work harder and do more takes a toll on
- [Coaching and Positive Psychology](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-and-positive-psychology/) - For the past twelve or fifteen years I have watched with interest as positive psychology and coaching have blossomed in their prominence and influence. Initially these two disciplines developed with neither showing much awareness or interest in the other…but this has all changed. Positive psychology was founded by Dr. Martin Seligman, research psychologist and former
- [Making Time, Making Friends, and Making Out](https://christiancoachingmag.com/making-time-making-friends-and-making-out/) - “Hola, Senorita! Hola, Senor! ¿Hay algo que puedo conseguir para usted? Is there something I can get for you today?” We smile at him from our poolside perch, and peruse the swim-up bar menu. Nachos with guacamole, chicken quesadillas, club sandwich, or just plain old chips and salsa. They all sound good, but what we
- [Coached for Life: How the lessons of one winning season lasted a lifetime](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coached-for-life-how-the-lessons-of-one-winning-season-lasted-a-lifetime/) - [Editor’s Note: This is a little different kind of book resource than what we generally review, but I think you’ll enjoy it. This is a book on sports coaching…which draws correlations with preparation for life challenges. They do not use “coaching” in the technical sense that we do as life coaches and leadership professions, but
- [The Discipline of Rest & Relaxation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-discipline-of-rest-relaxation/) - Just as I came back from a fabulous vacation, I got the request to write on this topic of rest and relaxation for life coaches. Thinking of all the ways that vacation had revitalized my mind, heart and body, it seemed good advice to encourage coaches to take a fabulous vacation every year (or better,
- [The Changes Are a-Changin’: Leading into Disruptive Change](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-changes-are-a-changin-leading-into-disruptive-change/) - How do you lead when change is always happening? What a great, timely question…back then. Today? Not so much. How do you lead when change is always changing? This is a powerful, timeless question…right now. Change that’s always happening is developmental change: continuous, expected, incremental, rational. You know it’s coming, and you have a reasonable idea
- [Change in the Winds: Surviving it. Designing it.](https://christiancoachingmag.com/change-in-the-winds-surviving-it-designing-it/) - You’ve heard the expression, “If there’s one constant in life, it’s change.” I can say that, for myself, this truism has been pretty accurate. How about you? This month we are taking a probing look at succession and transition. I think we like the word “transition” better than the word “change” because with transition, we
- [Filling the Pipeline: Awakening the need for leadership development in the church](https://christiancoachingmag.com/filling-the-pipeline-awakening-the-need-for-leadership-development-in-the-church/) - Most senior leaders I talk to — in both the church and the marketplace — say their desire is to grow the next generation of key leaders internally. Yet few organizations find themselves in a position to act on this intention, and end up hiring key leaders from the outside. Why? A lack of leadership
- [Gary Wood: Practical Visionary and Portrait in Transition](https://christiancoachingmag.com/gary-wood-practical-visionary-and-portrait-in-transition/) - [Editor: In our March Professional Edition, we profiled the luminous life of Judy Santos, founder and director of the Christian Coaches Network (CCN). As we discuss transition and succession in this issue, it seemed natural to highlight those processes as they apply to CCN. Gary Wood, who has assumed this leadership mantle from Judy on February
- [Faith and Panic: Riding the waves during times of transition and change](https://christiancoachingmag.com/faith-and-panic-riding-the-waves-during-times-of-transition-and-change/) - In the Dr. Seuss book, Oh, The Places You’ll Go, we read about a young man, full of talent and potential, with his whole life in front of him. He flies high and experiences wonderful success, but then there comes a day when the going gets tough, he gets into a “slump,” and has to work
- [Coaching in Organizations: Understanding Organizational Context](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-in-organizations-understanding-organizational-context/) - In a business environment like today, in which the economic landscape can change on a dime and require quick organizational shifts, coaching will deliver full value only when it involves multiple stakeholders, perspectives, and dimensions. Coaching that takes fuller account of organizational context represents the next stage in the development of its art and science.
- [Where is the Exit? Strategies for Succession!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/where-is-the-exit-strategies-for-succession/) - Stephen Covey told us. Thanks Stephen! He told us a long time ago to “begin with the end in mind.” So why do we forget to do this? Why are we so afraid of the ending? What makes us avoid the last chapter? In a world that is ripe with coaching opportunities, we need to
- [The Future of Wellness Coaching: Who will qualify?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-future-of-wellness-coaching-who-will-qualify/) - One of the thorniest issues for professional coaches is to know how much training or expertise is “enough” to hang out a shingle in a coaching niche. Within the world of “wellness” coaches, there are even more questions. Credential confusion has been introduced by medical, nutrition, and exercise physiology experts who now call what they
- [Renewal Coaching: More Tools, Less Selling](https://christiancoachingmag.com/renewal-coaching-more-tools-less-selling/) - Renewal Coaching: Sustainable Change for Individuals and Organizations by Douglas B. Reeves The thesis of the book is that sustainable change comes from people who, despite challenges, are continually renewed and working for the greater good. The concept of personal renewal mixed with seeking the greater good outside of one's self is excellent. Unfortunately, the
- [What Successful Women Do Differently](https://christiancoachingmag.com/what-successful-women-do-differently/) - Find Your Strongest Life: What the Happiest and Most Successful Women Do Differently, by Marcus Buckingham © 2009 Thomas Nelson, hardcover 288 pages, $29.99 Marcus Buckingham is either crazy – or fearless. I haven’t decided which. Through the use of statistics, studies, trends, and real life examples, he squarely challenges women to re-think their lives
- [PoMo Conflict: How Community Informs Conflict Resolution among Postmoderns](https://christiancoachingmag.com/pomo-conflict-how-community-informs-conflict-resolution-among-postmoderns/) - It has been suggested that if one hundred mediators were asked why they chose their profession, the vast majority would cite their love for resolution—the joy of restoring harmony to relationship. Perhaps less than five percent would say their choice to work as a mediator stems from a love of conflict. Even among conflict-resolving professionals,
- [Social Mania: Is it a Good Use of Your Time?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/social-mania-is-it-a-good-use-of-your-time/) - “LinkedIn is like the office, Twitter is the water cooler, and Facebook is like a backyard BBQ.” So you think, I’m going to check Facebook real quick before I make those follow up calls…. Oh yes, and I wonder what’s new on Twitter; I need to pop in there (but I really need to get
- [Conflict Questions: Moving from Protection to Redemption](https://christiancoachingmag.com/conflict-questions-moving-from-protection-to-redemption/) - In the four weeks following that one disastrous Sunday, over fifty percent of the congregation made the decision to leave my church. It took years to recover, and some people have never made it back to a church. The circumstances were disastrous…but the education has proven to be priceless. Let me give you a little
- [Cycle of Relationships: A Coaching Model for Conflict Resolution](https://christiancoachingmag.com/cycle-of-relationships-a-coaching-model-for-conflict-resolution/) - One of my favorite holidays is Independence Day! When we lived in Washington, DC, my family would go early to find good seats on the steps of the Capital Building and get ready to watch the fireworks. It was great! Sometimes, however, we see fireworks of a different kind with much less pleasure. We can
- [Tough Conversations: Essential Skills for Emotional Topics](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tough-conversations-essential-skills-for-emotional-topics/) - Some conversational topics are emotionally-loaded for couples, parents and children, teammates in ministry, etc. so they are either avoided or result in more pain when discussed. It doesn’t have to be that way when you learn the essential concepts and skills to have such conversations in a way that builds rather than hurts your relationships.
- [What’s In Your Bin](https://christiancoachingmag.com/whats-in-your-bin/) - My daughter called me the other day. She had received a pop-up message on her laptop indicating the hard disk was getting critically full. So, after looking into our options, the first thing we did was eliminate all the deleted documents and files piling up in her recycle bin. You know, the folder where all
- [The Gift of Conflict](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-gift-of-conflict/) - I am reminded of the book title chosen by Philip Yancey (one of my most favorite authors!) and Dr. Paul Brand, Pain: The Gift Nobody Wants. It's true, isn't it. Who wants to hurt? Not me. Relational conflict falls into pretty much the same category--It hurts! And so most of us avoid it religiously. We also
- [Essential Community: D-Day and the Christian Coaching Movement](https://christiancoachingmag.com/essential-community-d-day-and-the-christian-coaching-movement/) - “I went to find a friend, but there were no friends there. I went to be a friend, and there were friends everywhere.” – Unknown The Allied invasion of France is one of the greatest spectacles in history. Beginning at 6:30am on June 6, 1944, over 175,000 troops began to encroach into Nazi-occupied territory along
- [State of the Union: Formations within the Coaching Industry](https://christiancoachingmag.com/state-of-the-union-formations-within-the-coaching-industry/) - In recent weeks I have been studying the current coaching trends and what coaches must be cognizant of when it comes to the coaching profession. We know that coaching brings transformation at the organizational level and the personal level. We know that, at its core, coaching is an authentic profession. But its results are yet
- [Insider Secrets: The Advantages (and Pitfalls) of an Associate Coach Network](https://christiancoachingmag.com/insider-secrets-the-advantages-and-pitfalls-of-an-associate-coach-network/) - I want to invite you on a journey with me. Think back to your first-ever coach training class. As you walked into the classroom or dialed the conference bridge line, you weren’t quite sure what to expect, but you knew you were exactly where you were supposed to be. Your class started and you experienced that
- [Networks that Work: Building Togetherness in an Isolated Profession](https://christiancoachingmag.com/networks-that-work-building-togetherness-in-an-isolated-profession/) - [Editor’s note: On this second anniversary of our inaugural edition of Christian Coaching Magazine (branded at the time as Journal of Christian Coaching), we are reprinting two articles on the theme of community within the Christian coaching profession. The original reprint will be followed by a current interview with the author!] If you're a coach,
- [Rising Above the Initials: Finding Security and Significance in God](https://christiancoachingmag.com/rising-above-the-initials-finding-security-and-significance-in-god/) - The “Land of Initials” is one of the nicknames I have for New York City. Upon moving here in 2008, I was instantly intimidated by many things, including the vast amount of initials/degrees/certifications that were present in most professional emails and business cards. Subject matter experts were abundant! I even thought Letterman could have a
- [I am a Coach, I am an Island: Considering Isolation within the Coaching Community](https://christiancoachingmag.com/i-am-a-coach-i-am-an-island-considering-isolation-within-the-coaching-community/) - [Editor’s note: On this second anniversary of our inaugural edition of Christian Coaching Magazine (branded at the time as Journal of Christian Coaching), we are reprinting two articles on the theme of community within the Christian coaching profession. The original reprint will be followed by a current interview with the author!] Recently I received a
- [Remembrances and Acknowledgements: Celebrating the life of Judy Santos](https://christiancoachingmag.com/remembrances-and-acknowledgements-celebrating-the-life-of-judy-santos/) - [Editor’s note: As an additional way to celebrate Judy, I have invited a handful of industry leaders to share some brief thoughts and appreciations about Judy here. If you knew Judy and would like to share your reflections, please use the comment feature at the bottom of this article to contribute your memories as well!]
- [Blazing a Trail: The Life and Contributions of Judy Santos](https://christiancoachingmag.com/blazing-a-trail-the-life-and-contributions-of-judy-santos/) - [Editor’s note: Our beloved friend and colleague Judy Santos passed away on March 3, 2010. When this interview with Judy was scheduled a couple months ago, we knew that Judy’s cancer had returned, but we didn’t know how soon it would take her from us. So it is exceptionally timely for us to commemorate one
- [Celebrating Two Years](https://christiancoachingmag.com/celebrating-two-years/) - I love every magazine we publish at CCM. However, this particular issue is uniquely meaningful to me for two reasons. Here’s why… First, we get to celebrate the extraordinary life of a dear friend and one of Christian coaching’s great advocates and pioneers—Judy Santos. Be sure to read Ally’s article on her, Susan’s interview with
- [Not so Figured Out: Reflections on Life from a Life Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/not-so-figured-out-reflections-on-life-from-a-life-coach/) - "So you're a life coach?" She says with a question behind her blue green eyes…and then politely waits to hear my response. I nod my head and with a smile say, "Why yes, I am a life coach." Her eyes blink as she digests my reply; you can almost see the wheels turning in her
- [Is Anybody Reading this Thing?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/is-anybody-reading-this-thing/) - If you have ventured into the world of blogging you might write, write, and write some more…and never receive a single comment on a blog post. Sigh. Do you wonder if anybody “out there” is reading your blog? If so you are not alone! Here are a couple of ideas to try. My first suggestion is
- [7 Common Ego Traps for Leaders: #1](https://christiancoachingmag.com/7-common-ego-traps-for-leaders-1/) - Ego Trap #1: "I work hard at what I do, and I deserve the financial rewards that come with it." OK, that's true. No argument here. But something happens to some leaders around the issue of money & possessions...something that goes beyond a healthy sense of the value you bring as a leader. We've all
- [The Case for Christian Marriage Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-case-for-christian-marriage-coaching/) - "We have a good marriage... It's just that we feel a little stagnant. We've seen plenty of couples slide from mediocrity and minor conflicts into full-blown alienation and hopelessness, and we don't want to become another statistic!" Bob and Sue sat across from us in our living room and sipped on a cup of coffee
- [The Overreaction Factor: Masterful Transitions, part 3](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-overreaction-factor-masterful-transitions-part-3/) - In the previous two articles we saw that change is external or situational: the new boss, the new process, etc. while transition is internal: the psychological process people go through to come to terms with their new reality. We looked at how all transitions begin with having to let something go, and people need to
- [Making Time for Making Love](https://christiancoachingmag.com/making-time-for-making-love/) - The title got you, didn’t it? I’m surprised I’m writing it, and I’m surprised she’s letting me. But we’re both convinced this has to be talked about in a real way, so we’re willing to expose our own sex-life as a case study for others. From our perch as marriage coaches it appears that couples’
- [Engage ‘Em or Lose ‘Em, Part 3: Taking Responsibility](https://christiancoachingmag.com/engage-em-or-lose-em-part-3-taking-responsibility/) - [Editor: Three months ago in CCM Leadership Edition, Rich discussed the explosive crisis in the American workplace—what he calls “disengagement”! As his upcoming book title proclaims boldly, Your Employees Have Quit…They Just Haven’t Left. In December, Rich continued to sound a wake-up call by challenging us to re-engage our employees’ souls, hearts, and minds. In this month’s
- [People: God’s Greatest Passion](https://christiancoachingmag.com/people-gods-greatest-passion/) - In the realm of both coaching and leadership, there is an incessant pressure and temptation to place our focus upon skills, strategies, and action plans. There’s nothing wrong with those things—they are part and parcel of our calling…and a large focus of this publication. But if we allow methods and practices to replace our focus
- [A Leader’s Life Purpose: Beyond dreams to calling](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-leaders-life-purpose-beyond-dreams-to-calling/) - A Leader’s Life Purpose: Calling and Destiny Discovery Tools for Christina Life Coaching, by Tony Stoltzfus ©2009 Coach22, Handbook is 282 pages and includes all exercises. Paperback, $21.99 The Workbook is 161 pages and is just exercises, ideal for a coaching client. Paperback, $16.99 When Tony first described for me the book he wanted to
- [A Dynamic Duo: Counseling as access for coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-dynamic-duo-counseling-as-access-for-coaching/) - A good deal has already been written about the differences between counseling and coaching. We know that one is problem-oriented, and the other is goal-oriented. But the differences between the two methodologies are not what this article is about. Let’s instead wonder about how the two might compliment each other in the church setting –
- [Finding Focus: Tracking powerfully in a coaching relationship](https://christiancoachingmag.com/finding-focus-tracking-powerfully-in-a-coaching-relationship/) - Finding focus is often the most challenging part of coaching – for the coach and for the person or group being coached. Interruptions and distractions can undermine it; high energy or talkative personalities in a group can frequently prevent individuals from being fully present in a coaching conversation. How then do we find and follow
- [A Big Anchor: Deepening your spiritual moorings for a new year](https://christiancoachingmag.com/a-big-anchor-deepening-your-spiritual-moorings-for-a-new-year/) - I’m not much of a seaman, but I’ve seen a lot of anchors. Everything from anchors the size of my garage (located on the Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington, NC) to the anchor my father-in-law tosses over the side of his fishing boat. So, being the master of the obvious, I have figured out that,
- [Your Coaching Quest: Strategies for owning your role as a coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/your-coaching-quest-strategies-for-owning-your-role-as-a-coach/) - “You’re going to be a what?” My friend blinked in confusion as I tried to explain that I had just started life coach training. My words fell on deaf ears as she continued to stare in disbelief. “You… a life coach?” I nodded my head as my cheeks flamed in embarrassment. Internally, I knew exactly
- [Are You Aware?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/are-you-aware/) - When was the last time you were asked, “Are you aware…?” It happened to me last week and I am certainly glad. Moments prior to standing before a group, to whom I’d been invited to speak, a man I did not recognize asked me, “Are you aware that your zipper is down?” The previous week
- [You're in the Game](https://christiancoachingmag.com/youre-in-the-game/) - For the past several weeks, I have been living in the first chapter of the book of Joshua. While this story of leadership transition and the famous repetition of “be strong and courageous” are very familiar, the sheer drama of it all has gripped me in a fresh way. And the piece I’d like to
- [Coaching Autism](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-autism/) - Coach Yourself Through the Autism Spectrum, by Ruth Knott Schroeder © 2009 Jessica Kingsley Publishers, paperback 205 pages, $19.95 I was intrigued when I got an email from Ruth Knott Schroeder about her new book on autism, using the coach approach to help parents of autistic children navigate their way to a healthier, more satisfying
- [Nutrition Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/nutrition-coach/) - [Editor: The following includes excerpts from a recent interview we had with nutrition coach Sharon Graham. Be sure to check out Sharon’s piece last month on “Wellness over the Holidays.”] CCM: Sharon, what drew you to the field of nutritional coaching? Sharon: I love that question. Let me just reflect back on some of my
- [Coaching as a Collaborative Discipline](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-as-a-collaborative-discipline/) - How do coaching and counseling differ? What are their similarities and their differences? How can one discipline inform or assist the other? These are growing and critical questions for each profession and discipline. Borrowing from the insights of others, permit me to offer my thoughts as one trained in pastoral care and coaching who has
- [The Golden Triangle](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-golden-triangle/) - I watched a movie last week that was created with unusual creativity. It’s called Vantage Point and stars Dennis Quaid as a secret service agent assigned to protect the president and Sigourney Weaver as a TV reporter covering an anti-terrorism summit in Spain. I don’t think it’s a spoiler to say that the summit gets bombed
- [Goal Setting in the New Year](https://christiancoachingmag.com/goal-setting-in-the-new-year/) - I just returned from the International Coach Federation conference in Orlando, FL where I spent a bit of time contemplating the need for challenge and change in my life. Peter Block, in his keynote presentation, supported this notion when he made the statement, “feelings drive actions.” It’s easy to default to behavioral ruts in our
- [Where are the Coaching Leaders?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/where-are-the-coaching-leaders/) - Have you ever noticed that coaching, including Christian coaching, does not have many leaders? Ask a random survey of coaches to name the leaders of our field and we might get a smattering of names, but it’s unlikely that any one or two people would dominate the polling. A few years after I left the
- [The Five Languages of Apology](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-five-languages-of-apology/) - Seven years ago, my husband and I had an argument. It was a run-of-the-mill spat, but the timing of the argument was rather embarrassing. We were preparing together to lead a seminar for young couples the following day, and what was our lecture topic? Conflict resolution! As they say, "timing is everything," and so we
- [Breathe](https://christiancoachingmag.com/breathe/) - All of life can be mapped out in seasons, cycles, and rhythms. Do you agree? Even the most basic unit of life—a single breath—is composed of a rhythm that you and I repeat several dozen times every minute…without thinking about it. Instinctively, we breathe in and fill our lungs. When we’ve used the oxygen in
- [Everything I Need](https://christiancoachingmag.com/everything-i-need/) - I have been reflecting upon the venerable twenty-third Psalm over the last few days, calling it back to mind as frequently as I can, letting my mouth and mind linger upon its familiar phrases, wanting to “taste it again for the first time” as the old commercial went. And I’m finding it difficult to go
- [Outfox Your Inbox](https://christiancoachingmag.com/outfox-your-inbox/) - What is it about email that distracts us? Think about this. You wouldn’t get up and empty the trash every time something is thrown into it, right? Yet this is exactly what we do when we turn our attention to new email while we’re in the middle of a project. How ridiculous! Constantly checking email
- [Intuitive Listening](https://christiancoachingmag.com/intuitive-listening/) - People like to give their opinions. No matter the subject, people like to share their opinion about life, about politics, the economy, or the weather. Whatever the topic, people show others a piece of themselves in every conversation. They drop hints about their own story as you get to know them. These hints are like
- [Coaching New Members in the Church](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-new-members-in-the-church/) - [Editor: Lizette pastors a Filipino-American church and discusses the application of a coach approach to church membership. You may find that her rationale applies equally to a host of church-related applications and cultural contexts!] After my first few weeks of coach training, I paused for a moment and thought, “What if I were to introduce
- [Mastering Change: Communication & Compassion in Transition, Part 2](https://christiancoachingmag.com/mastering-change-communication-compassion-in-transition-part-2/) - In the previous issue we made the distinction between change and transitions. We saw that change is external or situational: the new boss, the new process, etc., and that transition is internal: the psychological process people go through to come to terms with the new reality. We looked at how all transitions begin with having
- [The Gift of Believing](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-gift-of-believing/) - The colors of fall have given way to the crispness of winter rushing through the air and awakening our spirits. As Christmas approaches, perhaps images of snow-covered landscapes and memories of holiday lights rush through your mind, or perhaps you are used to a more tropical holiday season where you are thankful just to be
- [Engage ‘Em or Lose ‘Em, Part 2: Heart, Soul, and Mind](https://christiancoachingmag.com/engage-em-or-lose-em-part-2-heart-soul-and-mind/) - [Editor: In last month’s CCM Leadership Edition, Rich discussed the explosive crisis in the American workplace—what he calls “disengagement”! In this month’s feature, he outlines a process for re-engaging the souls, hearts, and minds of people. These are excerpts from his upcoming book,Your Employees Have Quit…They Just Haven’t Left.) Markets change. Technology changes. Competition changes. Products
- [It’s All About Relationships](https://christiancoachingmag.com/its-all-about-relationships/) - Most of the people I talk to admit that, if they were to chart out the month of December, the line of increasing activity arches steadily upward until December 25…and perhaps even a few days beyond, depending upon the travel schedule. I talked with two ladies last night who told me that Christmas Eve is
- [Learning from a Coaching Pro…A Coaching Lesson from Jesus](https://christiancoachingmag.com/learning-from-a-coaching-proa-coaching-lesson-from-jesus/) - As a leader, does it excite you when people get it…when they are finally able to connect the dots? It does me! It’s like, “Hurray…Yes!” What if you were more effective at helping people get it? Are you interested in learning from a pro? If so, this article contains insights from Coach Jesus you won’t
- [De-Stressing the Holidays](https://christiancoachingmag.com/de-stressing-the-holidays/) - De-Stressing the Holidays, by Linda Hedberg ©2009 Linda Hedberg, E-book, 76 pages. $14.99 You don’t have to be terribly discerning to know that the six-week run between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can be the most meaningful of times…and the most stressful of times. It can go either way—or it can be both meaningful and stressful
- [Grace Adventure](https://christiancoachingmag.com/grace-adventure/) - What if there was a place you could go to find the answers to your deepest questions? What if this place allowed you to encounter God “face to face”? I recently found such a place just west of Kansas City. It’s called Grace Adventure, and it’s a twelve-week experience consisting of four weekend workshops and eight
- [Legacy Letters](https://christiancoachingmag.com/legacy-letters/) - When you were born, I was a young mom with so much to learn. I was a rookie, but you taught me all I needed to know. Talk about on-the-job training! The first time I looked into your sweet face, I felt a love beyond anything I had ever even imagined. I hope that my
- [Masterful Transitions: Engaging Your People](https://christiancoachingmag.com/masterful-transitions-engaging-your-people/) - How many times have you heard people talking with apprehension following an announcement of a change? If your experience is similar to mine, often. Emotions kick in when something is about to change, and the mind begins to ask: How is this going to impact me? What will change? What will be the same? Things just won’t
- [Democracy Versus Discernment in the Church](https://christiancoachingmag.com/democracy-versus-discernment-in-the-church/) - Like the churches of most every nation, American churches tend to reflect the culture in which they developed. An example of this is the American churches’ penchant for democracy. We love democracy! It is in our very DNA as institutions. We believe that certain “truths are self-evident” and that such truths will inevitably arise through
- [Engage ‘Em or Lose ‘Em—It’s That Simple](https://christiancoachingmag.com/engage-em-or-lose-em-its-that-simple/) - [Editor: This article is a pre-publication excerpt from chapter one in Rich's upcoming book, Your Employees Have Quit--They Just Haven't Left.] “Okay, Houston, we’ve had a problem here.” John L. Swigert April 14,1970. Apollo 13 was two days into its mission when an explosion caused the spacecraft to lose oxygen and electrical power. At that point,
- [Loving Leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/loving-leadership/) - Leadership is a subtle art. One that requires broad skills, a compelling vision, and then…a number of intangibles that are more difficult to quantify. Each month we bring you the Leadership Edition of Christian Coaching Magazine with fresh articles and inspiration to help you become the very best leader you can be. This month is
- [Sirviendo Coaching a Latinoamericanos Ideas para coaching transcultural](https://christiancoachingmag.com/sirviendo-coaching-a-latinoamericanos-ideas-para-coaching-transcultural/) - [Editor: Early on in our magazine, we received interest from Latin American coaches wanting the resources of CCM to encourage and equip their practice among Spanish-speakers. This article first appeared in English in our print edition last year, but my hope is that we can begin to offer more content to our Latin brothers and
- [Sparkle](https://christiancoachingmag.com/sparkle/) - “People are like a giant prism. When we become who God intended, then we each reflect a facet of God. We sparkle.” My name is Lynn Fote. I’m a life coach, a mom, a wife, and a daughter of the King. I have to say that there really isn’t any reason I should be alive
- [Enjoying the Gift of Wellness over the Holidays](https://christiancoachingmag.com/enjoying-the-gift-of-wellness-over-the-holidays/) - As a coach, staying well during the busy holiday season is both a great asset to you and a great gift to your clients. When we don't feel well, we're not able to give our very best to our clients. Our senses are dull, and we're not "on the mark" when listening to them. And
- [Adventures in E-Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/adventures-in-e-coaching/) - One of the first CACC Turbo classes I participated in was with Gary Collins. I remember him talking about how important it would be for coaches to understand and leverage technology to be most effective in the years ahead. Recently, I have had two opportunities to be pushed deeper into this arena. Back in July
- [Strategies for Life Seasons](https://christiancoachingmag.com/strategies-for-life-seasons/) - This summer, I was sharing a cup of hot tea at the vacation home of my friend Bobb Biehl (who is now on our Editorial Board). As we looked out over the lake together, Bobb shared passionately about the purpose for the different decades in our lives. He had a particular theme attached to the
- [The Path of Coaching in the Local Church, part 2](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-path-of-coaching-in-the-local-church-part-2/) - In last month’s Professional Edition (Oct 09), I discussed how coaching is an essential part of leadership in the church, but how it’s equally essential for coaching to operate within a larger context—a path of leadership development that runs through a nine-step process…from motivation to celebration. Now we want to look at the real-world application
- [Coach Trainer Edupunks](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coach-trainer-edupunks/) - The editor of Fast Company magazine recently did a little public soul searching and concluded that he was a hypocrite. Like most teenagers, the editor’s son spends a ton of time wedded to his computer, but he’s not much inclined to do his homework. The father wants his son to go to Harvard but wonders if
- [Coaching People Through the Holidays: 7 Success Strategies](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-people-through-the-holidays-7-success-strategies/) - Know anyone who wants to experience less stress and more joy and peace from about mid November through the New Year? Are you frantically waving your hand right now? Some of our greatest memories--and our worst memories--often occupy this special time of year. Four years ago I developed a workshop for Christian women called De-Stressing the
- [Tough Thanks](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tough-thanks/) - This is Thanksgiving week, and our thoughts turn to family gatherings and food and football games and food and the Macy's Parade and, yes, more food! But as our family gathers this week, I am keenly aware of some pretty significant stress points in people's lives. In my mind's eye, I can scan around the
- [The Coaching Game](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-coaching-game/) - The Coaching Game, Board game developed by Mary Selzer, ACC www. tcgthecoachinggame.com, $37.50 This unique, engaging tool makes training fun! Upon the conclusion of Mary Selzer’s own coach training, she was brainstorming with her training team on ways to introduce coaching concepts to the uninitiated, and in that creative space, she suddenly blurted out, "Wouldn't it be great if there was a coaching game that could be used to introduce coaching?"
- [Fifteen Reasons I Joined an ICF Chapter](https://christiancoachingmag.com/fifteen-reasons-i-joined-an-icf-chapter/) - As I talk with coaches, I'm surprised at how few take advantage of local chapters of professional coaching associations like International Coach Federation (ICF). The ICF alone has 168 local chapters in 52 countries. An Internet search may turn up other associations in your area. For the past 4 years, I've regularly joined monthly ICF
- [Seeking Balance!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/seeking-balance/) - The Dilemma I am a new coach. I just finished my training this Spring and am excited about this new season of my life. I'm also about to publish my first book, which is another exciting venture for me. I wear many hats at this time in my life: Mom, Wife, Coach, Writer, and Friend
- [Out of the Boat](https://christiancoachingmag.com/out-of-the-boat/) - “Joe, when I called you out of that boat, I wasn’t calling you to this new career as much as I was calling you to myself.” Joe Denner sat across the table from Andrea, his wife of 18 years, looked her in the eye and said, “Honey, I think God’s calling me to become a
- [Coaching the “Who” and not the “What” (Part 2)](https://christiancoachingmag.com/coaching-the-who-and-not-the-what-part-2/) - In last month’s Professional Edition, I discussed how easy it is for us coaches to take the client’s agenda at face value and rush ahead toward solutions without taking the time to adequately process the client’s heart in the matter. Now let’s unpack this idea a little further… In the late 1980’s, I worked in
- [Missing Mental Illness](https://christiancoachingmag.com/missing-mental-illness/) - Pastor X is a dynamo. Filled with energy and bursting with enthusiasm, his fertile brain perpetually produces new ideas for innovative programs that will extend the outreach of his fast-emerging church. It’s not yet the megachurch that he envisions, but the young pastor has no doubt that God is guiding in new directions. Beyond his
- [The Path of Coaching in the Local Church](https://christiancoachingmag.com/the-path-of-coaching-in-the-local-church-2/) - As coaches, we all know what a powerful means coaching can be for empowering ministry in the local church. We understand firsthand how coaching could play a central role in the development of new leaders: meeting regularly with them, listening, asking questions, helping them figure out what God has for them next. Coaching could clearly
- [Presence!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/presence/) - Your coaching presence will never exceed your participation in the divine presence. Do you believe that? This truth seems to be one I have to learn over and over, and it was driven home for me recently as I visited a local pastors' group. The facilitator described with great transparency how a recent season of
- [What is the Biblical Basis for Coaching? Part 2](https://christiancoachingmag.com/what-is-the-biblical-basis-for-coaching-part-2/) - [Editor’s note: This article follows Newell's piece last month on the need for a more clearly-articulated Biblical apologetic for coaching. It originally appeared in a CCM newsletter in June 2009, but it’s value brings it back to the new website archives!] Last month we considered the "coaching" practices of Barnabas and Paul...but what about Jesus? Was
- [Don’t Fall!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/dont-fall/) - How the Mighty Fall: A Primer on the Warning Signs, by Jim Collins ©2009 Jim Collins, 240 pages, hardcover. $23.99 The first book I read by Jim Collins was Good to Great…and I was captivated! Here is a guy who clearly knows the business world, has razor-sharp insights into the leadership and operational issues that matter,
- [YouTube for You?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/youtube-for-you/) - [Editor’s note: I sat in on a teleclass last week with coach and speaker Diane Cunningham where she gave a simple primer on the YouTube phenomenon. I found it inspiring and empowering. In fact, you can see the results on my first YouTube creation at the bottom of this page!] First, a little background on this
- [Athletic Coaching: Not the Best Analogy](https://christiancoachingmag.com/athletic-coaching-not-the-best-analogy/) - New professional coaches don’t get very far into the industry before they learn one important fact: They are not only in the coaching business; they are also in the education business! At least half of our marketing efforts (and perhaps 10% of their cumulative business hours) involve educating people on what coaching is and what
- [How Can I Get Coaching Ignited in My Church?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/how-can-i-get-coaching-ignited-in-my-church/) - Have you ever asked (or heard someone else ask), How can I get coaching started in my church? It is a natural question for anyone who has experienced the life-changing benefits of lifestyle coaching. And I think it’s a God-given response to want to share something good with those that we love. When we went through
- [Ask Profound Questions…Get Profound Answers!](https://christiancoachingmag.com/ask-profound-questionsget-profound-answers/) - The key to focusing your thinking is asking profound questions. Without focusing and getting to clarity you cannot lead. You cannot motivate. You cannot plan. You cannot communicate. Without a clear head you cannot stay confident, keep balanced, maintain motivation, or become or keep organized. Focusing is the key to growing into your full potential.
- [Andy Stanley’s Coach Approach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/andy-stanleys-coach-approach/) - An interview with Bob Strickland, Executive Director of Multisite Ministries for North Point Ministries JD: Bob, what kind of role do you have on the North Point team? BS: I have been a part of the North Point concept, I guess, from the very beginning…first as part of the steering committee as an elder —before
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- [Social Networking: Three Approaches](https://christiancoachingmag.com/social-networking-three-approaches/) - If you haven’t heard it by now, then you’re definitely not listening. The message coming at us from all directions at 100db is this: If you’re not using Facebook, Linked-In, Twitter, and all the other social networking tools, you’re going to be left behind! Are your ears ringing yet? One thing, at least, is true—the wave
- [What Makes Leadership Satisfying? Balancing the Essential Attributes.](https://christiancoachingmag.com/what-makes-leadership-satisfying-balancing-the-essential-attributes/) - Colonel Nathan Selbon* was a career Army officer. His personal value system complemented the Army’s values of loyalty, respect, duty, and selfless service. Plus, he was smart—a quick study in both academics and real-life experience, and others responded well to his leadership. Senior leaders recognized Nathan’s potential and gave him increasing command, educational opportunities, and
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- [validation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/validation/)
- [Mary Verstraete](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/mary-verstraete/)
- [Christian ministry](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/christian-ministry/)
- [God](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/god/)
- [God's Word](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/gods-word/)
- [intentional](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/intentional/)
- [Dru Perera](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dru-perera/)
- [emojis](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/emojis/)
- [digital communication](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/digital-communication/)
- [human interaction](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/human-interaction/)
- [emotions](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/emotions/)
- [mental clutter](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/mental-clutter/)
- [well-being](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/well-being/)
- [overwhelm](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/overwhelm/)
- [intentional choices](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/intentional-choices/)
- [faith in business](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/faith-in-business/)
- [Dr. Guyla J. Greenly](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-guyla-j-greenly/)
- [connection](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/connection/)
- [values](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/values/)
- [authenticity](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/authenticity/)
- [workplace relationships](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/workplace-relationships/)
- [campfire lessons for leaders](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/campfire-lessons-for-leaders/)
- [leadership diligence](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leadership-diligence/)
- [training](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/training/)
- [development](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/development/)
- [Thrive2](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/thrive2/)
- [Leadership Passport](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leadership-passport/)
- [Dr. Janice George](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-janice-george/)
- [Six leadership hacks free ebook](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/six-leadership-hacks-free-ebook/)
- [marketing strategy](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/marketing-strategy/)
- [Dianne Zilinski](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dianne-zilinski/)
- [coaching process](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/coaching-process/)
- [coaching platforms](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/coaching-platforms/)
- [AI platforms](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/ai-platforms/)
- [coaching relationship](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/coaching-relationship/)
- [coaching system](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/coaching-system/)
- [Retha Myburgh](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/retha-myburgh/)
- [Business growth](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/business-growth/)
- [sowing seeds](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/sowing-seeds/)
- [measuring outcomes](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/measuring-outcomes/)
- [consulting business](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/consulting-business/)
- [niching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/niching/)
- [prosperity](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/prosperity/)
- [business strategy](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/business-strategy/)
- [vision](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/vision/)
- [customer engagement](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/customer-engagement/)
- [reputation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/reputation/)
- [new growth](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/new-growth/)
- [leadership theme song](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leadership-theme-song/)
- [strategy for leaders](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/strategy-for-leaders/)
- [Hillsong Seasons](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/hillsong-seasons/)
- [seasons of waiting](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/seasons-of-waiting/)
- [planting seeds](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/planting-seeds/)
- [God's perfect timing. Dr. Anne Bates](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/gods-perfect-timing-dr-anne-bates/)
- [steadfastness](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/steadfastness/)
- [setbacks](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/setbacks/)
- [hesitation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/hesitation/)
- [doubt](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/doubt/)
- [confidence](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/confidence/)
- [Dr. Tywana Robinson](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-tywana-robinson/)
- [CIRS](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/cirs/)
- [Holy Spirit guidance](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/holy-spirit-guidance/)
- [adaptation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/adaptation/)
- [obstacles](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/obstacles/)
- [navigating complexities](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/navigating-complexities/)
- [illness in the workplace](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/illness-in-the-workplace/)
- [SEEDS Method](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/seeds-method/)
- [clarity](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/clarity/)
- [insight](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/insight/)
- [empowerment](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/empowerment/)
- [transformatio](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/transformatio/)
- [leadership lessons](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leadership-lessons/)
- [ambiguous environments](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/ambiguous-environments/)
- [adaptability](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/adaptability/)
- [African jungle](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/african-jungle/)
- [Dr. Sally Fry](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-sally-fry/)
- [Tracy Engstrand](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/tracy-engstrand/)
- [Ess-Jee Rautenbach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/ess-jee-rautenbach/)
- [business model](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/business-model/)
- [faith walk](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/faith-walk/)
- [God's provision](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/gods-provision/)
- [retreat](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/retreat/)
- [rest](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/rest/)
- [life planning](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/life-planning/)
- [reconcile](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/reconcile/)
- [get quiet](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/get-quiet/)
- [recommit](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/recommit/)
- [goal planning](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/goal-planning/)
- [toxic leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/toxic-leadership/)
- [toxic followership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/toxic-followership/)
- [serving](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/serving/)
- [organizational change](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/organizational-change/)
- [personal growth](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/personal-growth/)
- [moral fortitude](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/moral-fortitude/)
- [Dr. Rickardo Bodden](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-rickardo-bodden/)
- [empowering](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/empowering/)
- [mission](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/mission/)
- [Dr. David Schreiner](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-david-schreiner/)
- [CEO](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/ceo/)
- [CCMag](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/ccmag/)
- [legacy](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/legacy/)
- [history of CCMag](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/history-of-ccmag/)
- [divine inspiration](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/divine-inspiration/)
- [Patience](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/patience/)
- [God’s timing](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/gods-timing/)
- [spiritual growth](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/spiritual-growth/)
- [consulting](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/consulting/)
- [challenging times](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/challenging-times/)
- [Women](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/women/)
- [Dr. Elizabeth Moyer](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-elizabeth-moyer/)
- [leadership competencies](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leadership-competencies/)
- [global leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/global-leadership/)
- [summer](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/summer/)
- [divergent thinking](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/divergent-thinking/)
- [Full-Range Leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/full-range-leadership/)
- [models](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/models/)
- [theories](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/theories/)
- [transformational](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/transformational/)
- [transactional](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/transactional/)
- [laissez-faire](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/laissez-faire/)
- [coaching technology](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/coaching-technology/)
- [frameworks](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/frameworks/)
- [spiritual DNA](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/spiritual-dna/)
- [professional development](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/professional-development/)
- [summer balance](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/summer-balance/)
- [God's goodness](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/gods-goodness/)
- [Dr. Brandi Humphries](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-brandi-humphries/)
- [boundaries](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/boundaries/)
- [stewardship](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/stewardship/)
- [shepherding](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/shepherding/)
- [opportunities](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/opportunities/)
- [influencing others](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/influencing-others/)
- [self-reflection](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/self-reflection/)
- [self-examination](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/self-examination/)
- [tams](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/tams/)
- [Multiple Intelligence Quotient (MIQ)](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/multiple-intelligence-quotient-miq/)
- [Tyler Hayden](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/tyler-hayden/)
- [3-way partnerships](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/3-way-partnerships/)
- [the Trinity of coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/the-trinity-of-coaching/)
- [spirit actualization](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/spirit-actualization/)
- [Dr. Daniel McKee](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-daniel-mckee/)
- [Cognitive Behavioral Therapy](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/)
- [spiritual activation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/spiritual-activation/)
- [stuck](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/stuck/)
- [coaching is ministry](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/coaching-is-ministry/)
- [active listening](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/active-listening/)
- [asking questions](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/asking-questions/)
- [persistence](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/persistence/)
- [exploration](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/exploration/)
- [sabbatical](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/sabbatical/)
- [spiritual journey](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/spiritual-journey/)
- [breakthrough](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/breakthrough/)
- [reinventing my life](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/reinventing-my-life/)
- [networking](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/networking/)
- [therapy](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/therapy/)
- [silence](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/silence/)
- [Tjessica Stegenga](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/tjessica-stegenga/)
- [tribute](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/tribute/)
- [summertime](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/summertime/)
- [finding time](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/finding-time/)
- [special projects](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/special-projects/)
- [Christmas](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/christmas/)
- [Easter](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/easter/)
- [advent calendar](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/advent-calendar/)
- [CRAVE Coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/crave-coach/)
- [Dori Morelock](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dori-morelock/)
- [APP](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/app/)
- [God's blueprint](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/gods-blueprint/)
- [Dr. Liz Vaughan-Moyer](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-liz-vaughan-moyer/)
- [Dr. Michael Marx](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-michael-marx/)
- [recovery](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/recovery/)
- [Brian Miller](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/brian-miller/)
- [elephant in the room](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/elephant-in-the-room/)
- [avoidance](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/avoidance/)
- [denial](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/denial/)
- [empowering teams](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/empowering-teams/)
- [difficult conversations](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/difficult-conversations/)
- [understanding](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/understanding/)
- [summarizing](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/summarizing/)
- [metaphor](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/metaphor/)
- [distractions](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/distractions/)
- [vacation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/vacation/)
- [gaining traction](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/gaining-traction/)
- [biblical truths](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/biblical-truths/)
- [works](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/works/)
- [life lessons](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/life-lessons/)
- [Dr. Ray Charles](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-ray-charles/)
- [leadership presence](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leadership-presence/)
- [coaching presence](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/coaching-presence/)
- [coaching skill](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/coaching-skill/)
- [perfectionism](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/perfectionism/)
- [innovation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/innovation/)
- [change management](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/change-management/)
- [authentic leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/authentic-leadership/)
- [leadership legacy](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leadership-legacy/)
- [leadership brand](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leadership-brand/)
- [Christian](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/christian/)
- [Dr. Aidin Brown](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-aidin-brown/)
- [team dynamics](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/team-dynamics/)
- [pitfalls](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/pitfalls/)
- [productive meetings](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/productive-meetings/)
- [self-development](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/self-development/)
- [crisis prevention](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/crisis-prevention/)
- [productivity](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/productivity/)
- [continuous learning](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/continuous-learning/)
- [intention](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/intention/)
- [future you](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/future-you/)
- [Shane Frazier](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/shane-frazier/)
- [non-verbal communication](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/non-verbal-communication/)
- [renewal](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/renewal/)
- [focus](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/focus/)
- [control](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/control/)
- [indistracable](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/indistracable/)
- [practice](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/practice/)
- [Naomi Chitambira](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/naomi-chitambira/)
- [coaching frameworks](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/coaching-frameworks/)
- [leadership frameworks](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leadership-frameworks/)
- [leadership coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leadership-coaching/)
- [communication skills](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/communication-skills/)
- [feedback loops](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/feedback-loops/)
- [mindfulness at work](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/mindfulness-at-work/)
- [Presence matters](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/presence-matters/)
- [working with teams](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/working-with-teams/)
- [intergenerational succession](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/intergenerational-succession/)
- [CEOS](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/ceos/)
- [organizational growth](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/organizational-growth/)
- [sustainable leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/sustainable-leadership/)
- [culture](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/culture/)
- [Marcell Hattingh](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/marcell-hattingh/)
- [PhD](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/phd/)
- [South Aftrica](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/south-aftrica/)
- [2025 predictions](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/2025-predictions/)
- [digital conference](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/digital-conference/)
- [Coachtech Collective](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/coachtech-collective/)
- [Holistic Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/holistic-coaching/)
- [Transformative Support](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/transformative-support/)
- [Dream and Purpose](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dream-and-purpose/)
- [Academic Coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/academic-coaching/)
- [Academic Success](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/academic-success/)
- [Forward Movement](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/forward-movement/)
- [Lifestyle](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/lifestyle/)
- [Dr. Lakeisha Walker](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-lakeisha-walker/)
- [Dr. Shoneen Brown](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-shoneen-brown/)
- [Marcel Hattingh](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/marcel-hattingh/)
- [generations](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/generations/)
- [Millenials](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/millenials/)
- [shared values](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/shared-values/)
- [Generational Diversity; Intergenerational Mentoring](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/generational-diversity-intergenerational-mentoring/)
- [intergenerational leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/intergenerational-leadership/)
- [unity](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/unity/)
- [Sam Isaacson](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/sam-isaacson/)
- [mentorship](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/mentorship/)
- [risk](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/risk/)
- [learning](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/learning/)
- [future](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/future/)
- [modeling](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/modeling/)
- [Diane M. Wiater](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/diane-m-wiater/)
- [curiosity](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/curiosity/)
- [competency](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/competency/)
- [Clergy](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/clergy/)
- [Flourishing](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/flourishing/)
- [Pastors](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/pastors/)
- [Dr. David Kimberly](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-david-kimberly/)
- [meta awareness](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/meta-awareness/)
- [situational awareness](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/situational-awareness/)
- [AIcoach.chat](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/aicoach-chat/)
- [beta generation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/beta-generation/)
- [2025](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/2025/)
- [leading well](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leading-well/)
- [alpha generation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/alpha-generation/)
- [leading change](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leading-change/)
- [recruiting](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/recruiting/)
- [retention](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/retention/)
- [Multi-generational leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/multi-generational-leadership/)
- [Wisdom and innovation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/wisdom-and-innovation/)
- [Intergenerational teamwork](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/intergenerational-teamwork/)
- [Generation Gap](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/generation-gap/)
- [God's plan and purpose](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/gods-plan-and-purpose/)
- [growth mindset](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/growth-mindset/)
- [blind spots](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/blind-spots/)
- [Christian leaders](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/christian-leaders/)
- [Ava Adams](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/ava-adams/)
- [leadership growth](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leadership-growth/)
- [mindset](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/mindset/)
- [Pillar of Understanding](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/pillar-of-understanding/)
- [agreed-upon partnership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/agreed-upon-partnership/)
- [character](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/character/)
- [Dr. Diane Wiater](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-diane-wiater/)
- [internal coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/internal-coaching/)
- [commandments](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/commandments/)
- [limiting beliefs](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/limiting-beliefs/)
- [breaking chains](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/breaking-chains/)
- [coaching for growth](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/coaching-for-growth/)
- [coaching agreements](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/coaching-agreements/)
- [Annette Wilson](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/annette-wilson/)
- [Chris Jimenez](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/chris-jimenez/)
- [career coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/career-coaching/)
- [authentic](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/authentic/)
- [self hierarchy](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/self-hierarchy/)
- [org charts](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/org-charts/)
- [Jeremiah Burke](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/jeremiah-burke/)
- [faith based leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/faith-based-leadership/)
- [Christian leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/christian-leadership/)
- [lead with grace](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/lead-with-grace/)
- [spirit lead leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/spirit-lead-leadership/)
- [self leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/self-leadership/)
- [Dr. Debbie Schardt](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-debbie-schardt/)
- [ONE WORD Leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/one-word-leadership/)
- [daily practices](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/daily-practices/)
- [faith in leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/faith-in-leadership/)
- [client experience](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/client-experience/)
- [daily purpose](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/daily-purpose/)
- [Annette Craig-Wilson](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/annette-craig-wilson/)
- [what is coaching?](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/what-is-coaching/)
- [kindness](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/kindness/)
- [kindness challenge](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/kindness-challenge/)
- [resource](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/resource/)
- [research](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/research/)
- [collaborative leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/collaborative-leadership/)
- [Coaching on the Go](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/coaching-on-the-go/)
- [Jenny Robinson](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/jenny-robinson/)
- [Leadership on the Go](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leadership-on-the-go/)
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- [David Ashcroft](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/david-ashcroft/)
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- [complex change](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/complex-change/)
- [higher education](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/higher-education/)
- [government change](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/government-change/)
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- [Julie Jenkins](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/julie-jenkins/)
- [joy](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/joy/)
- [relational connection](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/relational-connection/)
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- [SCARF](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/scarf/)
- [biblical coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/biblical-coaching/)
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- [favor](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/favor/)
- [Kevin Krosley](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/kevin-krosley/)
- [sacred pause](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/sacred-pause/)
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- [client agenda](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/client-agenda/)
- [Diane M. Wiater PhD](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/diane-m-wiater-phd/)
- [restoration](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/restoration/)
- [roots](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/roots/)
- [biblical princibles](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/biblical-princibles/)
- [humble service](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/humble-service/)
- [compassion](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/compassion/)
- [veterans](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/veterans/)
- [psychology](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/psychology/)
- [sociology](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/sociology/)
- [transparency](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/transparency/)
- [William Beck](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/william-beck/)
- [military](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/military/)
- [shepherd mindset](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/shepherd-mindset/)
- [Worried-well](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/worried-well/)
- [Holy Spirt](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/holy-spirt/)
- [neuroplasticity](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/neuroplasticity/)
- [Rosalyn Vann-Jackson](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/rosalyn-vann-jackson/)
- [Helper](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/helper/)
- [Teacher](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/teacher/)
- [cultural Leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/cultural-leadership/)
- [community engagement](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/community-engagement/)
- [transformational change](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/transformational-change/)
- [Hamid Kamara](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/hamid-kamara/)
- [member resource](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/member-resource/)
- [recharge](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/recharge/)
- [radiate](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/radiate/)
- [reconnect](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/reconnect/)
- [through the lens of faith](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/through-the-lens-of-faith/)
- [summer resource](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/summer-resource/)
- [systems thinking](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/systems-thinking/)
- [ministry leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/ministry-leadership/)
- [systems coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/systems-coaching/)
- [practical coaching tools](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/practical-coaching-tools/)
- [talents](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/talents/)
- [gifts](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/gifts/)
- [celebrating](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/celebrating/)
- [discernment](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/discernment/)
- [enhancing the coaching experience](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/enhancing-the-coaching-experience/)
- [metrics](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/metrics/)
- [biblical metrics](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/biblical-metrics/)
- [Christian metrics](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/christian-metrics/)
- [psychometrics](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/psychometrics/)
- [Dr. Annecia Blue](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-annecia-blue/)
- [Scott Carlson](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/scott-carlson/)
- [Jessica Torres](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/jessica-torres/)
- [identity in christ](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/identity-in-christ/)
- [kingdom leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/kingdom-leadership/)
- [faith in the workplace](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/faith-in-the-workplace/)
- [purpose and calling](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/purpose-and-calling/)
- [divine confidence](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/divine-confidence/)
- [spiritual formation](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/spiritual-formation/)
- [work-life integration](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/work-life-integration/)
- [christian discipleship](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/christian-discipleship/)
- [fruit of the spirit](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/fruit-of-the-spirit/)
- [Dr. Corrine Green](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-corrine-green/)
- [pastoral coaching](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/pastoral-coaching/)
- [shared leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/shared-leadership/)
- [caring christian coach](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/caring-christian-coach/)
- [self-awareness in ministry](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/self-awareness-in-ministry/)
- [Dr. Kim Morrison Griggs](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dr-kim-morrison-griggs/)
- [Charlie Kirk](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/charlie-kirk/)
- [talent development](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/talent-development/)
- [faith and courage](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/faith-and-courage/)
- [conviction and compassion](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/conviction-and-compassion/)
- [jesus model of leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/jesus-model-of-leadership/)
- [faith-based mentoring](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/faith-based-mentoring/)
- [disciple making](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/disciple-making/)
- [relational ministry](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/relational-ministry/)
- [transformational growth](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/transformational-growth/)
- [David Jacob Smith](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/david-jacob-smith/)
- [building people Jesus' way](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/building-people-jesus-way/)
- [members](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/members/)
- [memberships](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/memberships/)
- [meet-up](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/meet-up/)
- [Fall CCmag 2025](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/fall-ccmag-2025/)
- [organizational culture](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/organizational-culture/)
- [purpose driven leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/purpose-driven-leadership/)
- [value based leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/value-based-leadership/)
- [coaching culture](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/coaching-culture/)
- [calling and culture](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/calling-and-culture/)
- [thriving workplaces](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/thriving-workplaces/)
- [burnout prevention](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/burnout-prevention/)
- [Barna](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/barna/)
- [spiritual report card](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/spiritual-report-card/)
- [CONVERSATIONS for Leaders and Teams](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/conversations-for-leaders-and-teams/)
- [podcast](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/podcast/)
- [measuring everything](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/measuring-everything/)
- [KPIs](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/kpis/)
- [momentum metrics](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/momentum-metrics/)
- [leading indicators](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leading-indicators/)
- [Maritza Davila](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/maritza-davila/)
- [healthy leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/healthy-leadership/)
- [leading by example](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leading-by-example/)
- [experiments](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/experiments/)
- [Tamara Jackson](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/tamara-jackson/)
- [modeling self-care](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/modeling-self-care/)
- [GRASP Method](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/grasp-method/)
- [Alex Gabbert](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/alex-gabbert/)
- [Publicity for Good](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/publicity-for-good/)
- [sales](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/sales/)
- [sales leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/sales-leadership/)
- [fears of rejection](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/fears-of-rejection/)
- [courage](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/courage/)
- [Wheel assessment](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/wheel-assessment/)
- [Fall Resources](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/fall-resources/)
- [Harvest Gratitude and Growth](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/harvest-gratitude-and-growth/)
- [compliance](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/compliance/)
- [orgs](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/orgs/)
- [competencies](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/competencies/)
- [Colin Cosgrove](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/colin-cosgrove/)
- [working through chaos](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/working-through-chaos/)
- [humility](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/humility/)
- [church decline](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/church-decline/)
- [church revival](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/church-revival/)
- [failure](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/failure/)
- [Winter Resource](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/winter-resource/)
- [resources](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/resources/)
- [download](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/download/)
- [disciples](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/disciples/)
- [practitioner](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/practitioner/)
- [leader](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leader/)
- [skills](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/skills/)
- [grace](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/grace/)
- [Grace Filled Leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/grace-filled-leadership/)
- [zone of genius](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/zone-of-genius/)
- [entrepreneur](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/entrepreneur/)
- [Lady Boss Magazine](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/lady-boss-magazine/)
- [Victoria Odekomaya](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/victoria-odekomaya/)
- [Lim Studios](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/lim-studios/)
- [secular models](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/secular-models/)
- [decision making](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/decision-making/)
- [Leader Like No Other](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/leader-like-no-other/)
- [Father Daniel Brandenburg](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/father-daniel-brandenburg/)
- [Spring Resource](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/spring-resource/)
- [Writer](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/writer/)
- [author](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/author/)
- [co-authoring](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/co-authoring/)
- [process guide](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/process-guide/)
- [Wiater Consulting Group](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/wiater-consulting-group/)
- [obedience](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/obedience/)
- [alignment](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/alignment/)
- [community](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/community/)
- [hearing](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/hearing/)
- [team](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/team/)
- [organizational strategy](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/organizational-strategy/)
- [intentional influence](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/intentional-influence/)
- [power leaks](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/power-leaks/)
- [power literacy](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/power-literacy/)
- [Kisha Wynter](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/kisha-wynter/)
- [rhythms of summer](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/rhythms-of-summer/)
- [family](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/family/)
- [book review](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/book-review/)
- [sabbath](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/sabbath/)
- [getting quiet](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/getting-quiet/)
- [practitioner resource](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/practitioner-resource/)
- [unleashed leadership](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/unleashed-leadership/)
- [Garland Vance](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/garland-vance/)
- [Dorothy Vance](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/dorothy-vance/)
- [imposter syndrome](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/imposter-syndrome/)
- [decide](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/decide/)
- [discern](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/discern/)
- [deliver](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/deliver/)
- [compentence](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/compentence/)
- [consistency](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/consistency/)
- [momentum](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/momentum/)
- [constraints](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/constraints/)
- [business progress](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/business-progress/)
- [most important task](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/most-important-task/)
- [get stuff done](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/get-stuff-done/)
- [Curtiss Asbell](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/curtiss-asbell/)
- [focused action](https://christiancoachingmag.com/tag/focused-action/)
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