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Introduction to Christian Leadership Coaching

Definition of Coaching

The ICF Philosophy of Coaching

The International Coach Federation adheres to a form of coaching that honors the client as the expert in his/her life and work, and believes that every client is creative, resourceful, and whole. Standing on this foundation, the coach's responsibility is to:

• Discover, clarify, and align with what the client wants to achieve
• Encourage client self-discovery
• Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies
• Hold the client responsible and accountable

Click Here to view “What is Coaching” Video

From Transformational Leadership Coaching website:

A recent survey of seminary graduates asked what they felt they'd missed or was most needed in the curriculum. Their top answers:

1. Being coached or mentored by an experienced leader
2. Developing other leaders
3. Conflict Resolution
4. Team Building
5. People Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Other Definitions of Christian Coaching

“Christian coaching in the postmodern world needs to step beyond the boundaries of control established by past Christendom. Openness to mystery, receptivity to the irrational and unexpected, and readiness to be seized, shaken, and stirred by an ultimately unknowable God are not virtues in which Christendom churches normally excel.”

                          - Thomas G. Bandy, Coaching Change

“Coaching develops character, life skills, spiritual pathways and the embracing of new life transforming truths.”

                         - Edward H. Hammett, Reframing Spiritual Formation

Christian Coaching

Christ's Vision and Mission                                  

+ Scriptural Principles

+ Christ's Presence

+ High Standard Of Excellence As A Trained Coach
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= Christian Coaching

Christian Coaching

IS NOT......

Christians doing Coaching

*Assignment - Do a Google search on 'Christian Coaching' and go to four websites. What did you learn about the definition and profession of Christian Coaching?

Open the Response Document and record your answers for assignment 2.

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