Licensed Coaching Minister Program Details
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. This program typically takes 9-15 months of part-time study, depending on pace. (Note: You must 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.
Licensed Coaching MinisterYou 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 :
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15 courses required
Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Cr)
Life Coaching Ministry (3 Cr)
Christian Leaders Connections (3 Cr)
Life Coach Minister Certification Class (1 Cr)
Influence Smart (1 Cr)
Officiant Ministry Skills (2 Cr)
Wedding Officiant Skills (1 Cr)
Essential Philosophy (0 Cr)
Critical Grace Theory (0 Cr)
How to be Interesting (0 Cr)
Leading Bible Studies (0 Cr)
Basic Ministry Speaking (0 Cr)
Overview of Mental Health Integration (0 Cr)
Ministry Calling and Confidence (1 Cr)
Semi-Directive and Directive Ministry Coaching (1 Cr)