Faith Based Initiatives

Christian Coach Academy

Christian Coaching Academy℠ is presented in partnership with the ICF-accredited Urban Excellence Coach Academy and is an experiential, faith-centered training program designed to prepare participants to become skilled, ethical Christian life and leadership coaches. Grounded in biblical truth and professional coaching principles, the Academy equips students with the tools, mindset, and confidence to coach with clarity, compassion, and spiritual discernment—helping others live out their calling and create meaningful change.

Built intentionally for ministry leaders, marketplace professionals, entrepreneurs, counselors, mentors, and believers called to walk alongside others in growth, the Academy blends practical coaching techniques with deep spiritual formation. Participants learn how to coach with excellence while remaining anchored in Scripture, prayer, and God-honoring wisdom.

Graduates leave equipped to support individuals and organizations with integrity—serving in churches, nonprofits, businesses, coaching practices, and personal ministry environments.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout a powerful, faith-centered journey, participants develop mastery in:

• Foundations of Christian Coaching - Biblical worldview, purpose, calling, and spiritual alignment in the coaching process
  
  
• Core Coaching Skills - Active listening, presence, questioning, goal setting, and accountability
  
  
• Ethics, Integrity, and Boundaries - Understanding roles, confidentiality, and Christ-honoring decision-making
  
  
• Spirit-Led Discernment - Inviting God into the process without counseling, directing, or preaching
  
  
• Transformational Coaching Approaches - Mindset, identity, behavior change, and heart-centered growth
  
  
• Practice Building - Practical guidance on structuring services, serving clients well, and stewarding your calling.
  
  
  

How the Academy Works

• Live Training Modules - Interactive sessions combining teaching, guided exercises, modeling, and peer coaching.
  
  
• Practicum & Coaching Practice - Participants engage in live coaching experiences with real feedback and reflection.
  
  
• Mentoring & Support - Access to coaches and facilitators who walk alongside participants as they grow.
  
  
• Faith Integration - Prayer, Scripture reflection, and spiritual practices woven thoughtfully throughout the learning journey.
  
  
  

Who the Academy Is For

Christian Coaching Academy welcomes:

• New and aspiring Christian life and leadership coaches.
• Ministry leaders, pastors, and church workers.
• Nonprofit and marketplace leaders serving people in growth.
• Counselors, mentors, and caregivers desiring coaching skills.
• Entrepreneurs adding faith-based coaching offerings.
• Believers who feel called to help others gain clarity, courage, and direction.
  
  

If you feel drawn to support people in hearing God more clearly, stepping into purpose, and making aligned decisions — this program is designed for you.

What Makes the Academy Different

Christian Coaching Academy was created to honor coaching as both:

• a calling — rooted in faith, integrity, and discernment
• a craft — grounded in skill, excellence, and best-practice standards
  
  

    Distinct advantages include:

• Partnership with an ICF-accredited training institution
• Christ-centered framework integrated with professional coaching models
• Hands-on practice — not passive lecture
• Supportive cohort experience and mentorship
• Emphasis on discernment, wisdom, and personal responsibility
• Preparation for ministry, marketplace, and life application environments
  
  

This is high-quality Christian coaching training — delivered with purpose.

What You’ll Gain

By graduation, participants will have:

• Strong competency in faith-aligned coaching skills
• Clear understanding of ethics, roles, and boundaries
• Tools for helping clients clarify calling and purpose
• Confidence to facilitate transformational conversations
• Structured practice and meaningful coaching experience
• Resources, scripts, and frameworks to begin serving clients
• A supportive network of fellow Christian coaches and leaders
  
  

Graduates are prepared to coach individuals, groups, and leaders with confidence—while keeping Christ at the center.

The Promise

Christian Coaching Academy equips participants to:

• Coach with clarity, compassion, and spiritual wisdom
• Support people in aligning their faith, purpose, and decisions
• Serve with excellence — without preaching, fixing, or directing
• Create impact in ministry, business, and community
• Walk in integrity while honoring God through their work

This isn’t just coach training.

It’s faithful preparation to walk beside others with wisdom, strength, and grace.

Prerequisite: The Greatness Course℠