Licensed Coaching Minister Requirements
The Licensed Coaching Minister Program: Merging Traditional Ministry with Coaching Expertise (9-15 Months of Part-time Study) Click Here to See Course Requirements
Overview:
The Licensed Coaching Minister program offers a unique blend of traditional ministerial functions and coaching methodologies. This program prepares you to serve in all the roles that a licensed minister performs, such as conducting weddings, funerals, and baptisms. Additionally, it equips you to offer coaching and pastoral care services. For those interested, the program can serve as a foundation for a specialized professional coaching practice. (Note: You must submit one endorsement or gain level one endorsement into membership with the Christian Leaders Alliance)
Key Roles:
- Traditional Ministerial Duties: Conduct ceremonies like weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- Coaching and Pastoral Care: Offer specialized coaching services in a ministerial setting.
Key Benefits:
- Specialization Options: Tailor your practice to specific areas like marriage, intimacy, matchmaking, or youth development.
- Dual Role: Serve as both a minister and a coach, maximizing your impact in both fields.
- Practice Opportunities: Start a ministerial coaching practice within your church.
- Broad Appeal: Ideal for retirees, single individuals seeking greater impact, and those interested in counseling without the commitment of a bachelor's or master's degree.
- Versatility: Well-suited for volunteer, part-time, or full-time ministers.
- Soul Center Registration: You will be eligible to register a Soul Center with the Christian Leaders Alliance
Upon completion, you'll gain the skills and credentials needed for a dual role in both traditional ministry and coaching. This opens doors for specialized service and greater community impact, whether you're volunteering or pursuing ministry as a career.
Click Here to See Course Requirements
Licensed Coaching Minister
You must have the credential
Field Minister (Commended) or
Licensed Christian Wedding Officiant or
Licensed Minister or
Ordained Minister
Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
complete the following :
16 courses required
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Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Cr)
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Life Coaching Ministry (3 Cr)
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Christian Leaders Connections (3 Cr)
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Coaching Minister Recognition and Certification Class (1 Cr)
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Influence Smart (1 Cr)
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Advanced Officiant Ministry Skills (2 Cr)
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Wedding Officiant Skills (1 Cr)
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Essential Philosophy (0 Cr)
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Critical Grace Theory (0 Cr)
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How to be Interesting (0 Cr)
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Leading Bible Studies (0 Cr)
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Basic Ministry Speaking (0 Cr)
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Overview of Mental Health Integration (0 Cr)
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Ministry Calling and Confidence (1 Cr)
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Semi-Directive and Directive Ministry Coaching (1 Cr)
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Multiplying Christian Leaders (1 Cr)