Center for Christian Coaching Blog
“Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.”
Psalm 86:11
What ICF Level 1 Accreditation Means, and Why It Matters When You Choose a Coach Training Program
If you have started looking into coach training programs, you have probably run into the phrase "ICF accredited" more than once. You may also have noticed that different programs use it in slightly different ways, and that it is not always obvious what it means. It is...
Christian Life Coaching vs. Christian Counseling: How to Know Which One You Need
If you have ever wondered whether you need a Christian life coach or a Christian counselor, you are asking a good question. The two are often described in the same breath, and both involve sitting with someone who listens carefully and cares about your walk with God....
Pause and Prepare
Recently, a student was sharing that when they are coaching a fellow believer, they feel they are on Holy Ground. We absolutely agree! As a Christian Life Coach, when people bare their lives to you, you are most definitely on Holy Ground. So many times, as Christian...
What’s Holding You Back?
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Thomas Edison, one of our greatest inventors, experienced lots of failures as he sought to create a working light bulb. Even failure after failure, he continued to persist. But along the way, he had...
Second Chances
January is a very busy month for most life coaches. As a Christian Life Coach, we are frequently contacted every January by people who want to pursue goals now that it’s a new year. We hear familiar stories of things not going as planned last year. They had set goals...
Jesus Brings the Joy!
Most people aren’t aware that December can be a very busy month for Christian Life Coaches. How can that be? We have parties, presents and are surrounded by people for Christmas! Surely, we are all filled with joy! Right? The truth is many people struggle with...
Can You See Clearly Now?
Driving the rental car through a very heavy rainstorm, I was having trouble seeing the street signs clearly. I was on a trip in an unfamiliar city and feeling stressed because I wasn’t sure which way to go. My anxiety was rising as I realized I was late for my...
Pumpkin Spice, Quarterbacks and Christian Life Coaching
Don’t you just love seeing the leaves change colors, the cooling temperatures, pumpkin spice lattes, and football? Are you ready to embrace this new fall season and enjoy those lattes and football? As we see summer go, even though we may still long for those warmer...
Mind the Gap, Christian Life Coaches!
A student was recently sharing about a trip she had taken to London. She shared that when she took the tube (the subway) there would be a recording played in the station each time a train was ready to board or disembark. The voice repeatedly stated, “Mind the Gap”. At...
I’ve Got a Question For You
How is this impacting your life? What are you telling yourself about this situation? What might God’s perspective be on this issue? How important is this to you? What could the Lord be doing through this situation? These are just a few of our favorite questions that a...
It’s Important to Ask Questions!
Have you ever wanted to take a hike in a new area? When I was younger, I loved to go on hikes to unfamiliar places. It’s wonderful to see new territory, discover more of God’s creation, and enjoy the different challenges. But before I could head out, my mom would...
Does Anyone Hear Me? The Importance of Listening.
Have you ever heard that old saying: “We’ve got 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason – we need to listen twice as much as we speak.” Why is it so important to listen? When we listen, we deepen relationships. As Christian Life Coaches, we spend a lot of time learning about...