Overview
Flourishing in Ministry Coach Certification
Training
In the wake of our enduring mental health crisis, pastors and congregations are experiencing increasing stress. Additionally, they may find themselves ill-equipped to address these issues, both for themselves and for others. In light of this, the Flourishing in Ministry Coach Training Certification aims to equip participants with a research-backed framework for how to flourish in ministry and coaching skills aligned with the International Coaching Federation, the gold standard for coach training. Participants will experience personal growth in flourishing as well as gain professional knowledge and skills for how to support others amidst this mental health crisis.
Please note: all participants will need to apply and be accepted into the coaching program before beginning the course. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping leaders flourish, a masters degree related to theology or a helping profession, and at least 10 years of successful ministry leadership. Complete your application if you have not already done so.
This is an 85-Hour ICF Program
43 Hours Total Synchronous Includes:
- 16 (2 Hour) Live Sessions – 32 Hours
- 11 Hours Mentor Coaching
42 Hours Total Asynchronous Includes:
- 16 Videos from Flourishing in Ministry Instructors
- 8 Flourishing in Ministry Instructor Video Sessions
- 9 ICF Core Competency Coaching Videos o Reading Materials
- 5 Recorded Coaching Demos
To apply for the ICF ACC Certification you will need to complete 100 hours (75 paid hours and 25 pro-bono hours) of coaching experience, this is not required to graduate from our certificate program.
Required Reading
- Professional Life Coaching Manual – You can download this as a PDF
- Flourishing in Ministry Book - Dr. Matt Bloom – order from Amazon
Recommended Reading
- Flourish: Fully Alive and Growing - Dr. Catherine Hart Weber, ACC - order from Amazon
- Emotionally Healthy Leader – Dr. Pete Scazzero – order from Amazon
Please note:
- You will receive 3 Individual Coaching Sessions with a Flourishing in Ministry Coach
- You will need to submit a recording of your coaching with a transcript for a Performance Review to graduate from this course
About Rosemead School of Psychology
Rosemead School of Psychology is a top psychology school for Christians who want to integrate their faith with their field. Here, you’ll learn from respected professors who are committed to the integration of psychology and theology — bringing together the scientific, research-driven study of human behavior with biblical perspectives on human flourishing. In the process, you’ll be equipped with knowledge and skills for professional roles in clinical psychology, therapy, counseling, teaching and research. Located near Los Angeles in Southern California, Rosemead School of Psychology draws students from around the world to its leading psychology programs — ranging from the APA-accredited Ph.D. and Psy.D. to undergraduate and online degree completion and certificate programs.
Course FAQ
This is an 85-hour ICF program, intended to run for 16 weeks.
43 Hours Total Synchronous Includes:
- 16 (2 Hour) Live Sessions – 32 Hours
- 11 Hours Mentor Coaching
42 Hours Total Asynchronous Includes:
- 16 Videos from Flourishing in Ministry Instructors
- 8 Flourishing in Ministry Instructor Video Sessions
- 9 ICF Core Competency Coaching Videos
- Reading Materials
- 5 Recorded Coaching Demos
If you want to apply for the ICF ACC Certification you will need to complete 100 hours (75 paid hours and 25 pro-bono hours) of coaching experience. This is not, however, required to graduate from our certificate program.
Flourishing in Ministry Coach Certification
Training
In the wake of our enduring mental health crisis, pastors and congregations are experiencing increasing stress. Additionally, they may find themselves ill-equipped to address these issues, both for themselves and for others. In light of this, the Flourishing in Ministry Coach Training Certification aims to equip participants with a research-backed framework for how to flourish in ministry and coaching skills aligned with the International Coaching Federation, the gold standard for coach training. Participants will experience personal growth in flourishing as well as gain professional knowledge and skills for how to support others amidst this mental health crisis.
Please note: all participants will need to apply and be accepted into the coaching program before beginning the course. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping leaders flourish, a masters degree related to theology or a helping profession, and at least 10 years of successful ministry leadership. Complete your application if you have not already done so.
This is an 85-Hour ICF Program
43 Hours Total Synchronous Includes:
- 16 (2 Hour) Live Sessions – 32 Hours
- 11 Hours Mentor Coaching
42 Hours Total Asynchronous Includes:
- 16 Videos from Flourishing in Ministry Instructors
- 8 Flourishing in Ministry Instructor Video Sessions
- 9 ICF Core Competency Coaching Videos o Reading Materials
- 5 Recorded Coaching Demos
To apply for the ICF ACC Certification you will need to complete 100 hours (75 paid hours and 25 pro-bono hours) of coaching experience, this is not required to graduate from our certificate program.
Required Reading
- Professional Life Coaching Manual – You can download this as a PDF
- Flourishing in Ministry Book - Dr. Matt Bloom – order from Amazon
Recommended Reading
- Flourish: Fully Alive and Growing - Dr. Catherine Hart Weber, ACC - order from Amazon
- Emotionally Healthy Leader – Dr. Pete Scazzero – order from Amazon
Please note:
- You will receive 3 Individual Coaching Sessions with a Flourishing in Ministry Coach
- You will need to submit a recording of your coaching with a transcript for a Performance Review to graduate from this course
About Rosemead School of Psychology
Rosemead School of Psychology is a top psychology school for Christians who want to integrate their faith with their field. Here, you’ll learn from respected professors who are committed to the integration of psychology and theology — bringing together the scientific, research-driven study of human behavior with biblical perspectives on human flourishing. In the process, you’ll be equipped with knowledge and skills for professional roles in clinical psychology, therapy, counseling, teaching and research. Located near Los Angeles in Southern California, Rosemead School of Psychology draws students from around the world to its leading psychology programs — ranging from the APA-accredited Ph.D. and Psy.D. to undergraduate and online degree completion and certificate programs.
Syllabus
| ICF Core Competencies The ICF Code of... Overview |
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| Introduction to Professional Life Coaching Video |
| Powerpoint: Flourishing in Ministry Coaching Reading |
| Powerpoint: Introduction to Life Coaching Reading |
| Flourishing in Ministry Syllabus Resource |
| ICF Code of Ethics Resource |
| ICF Core Competencies Resource |
| The Coaching Model Resource |
| ICF Coaching Log Resource |
| ACC (Level 1) pathway to Certification Resource |
| Professional Life Coach Training Manual Reading |
| Zoom Link for Weekly Coach Training Sessions Resource |
| ICF Core Competencies Practice how to cultivate... Overview |
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| Theology and Science of Wellbeing Video |
| Developing the Coaching Mindset Video |
| Powerpoint: Developing a Coaching Mindset Reading |
| The Coaching Model Video |
| Coaching Demo 1 Audio |
| Wise Wellbeing Practice Guide Resource |
| ICF PCC Markers Resource |
| Overview of Daily Wellbeing Lesson 3 |
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| ICF Core Competencies Articulate how to... Overview |
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| Daily Wellbeing Video |
| Depression in Church History Video |
| Assessing the Different Coaching Models Video |
| Powerpoint: Assessing the Different Coaching Models Reading |
| FiM Life-Coaching Wheel Resource |
| Coaching Demo with Dr. Marcia Reynolds Video |
| ICF Core Competencies Demonstrate how to evoke... Overview |
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| Motivational Interviewing in Coaching Video |
| Motivational Interviewing in Coaching - Part 2 Video |
| Motivational Interviewing in Coaching - Part 3 Video |
| Powerpoint: Motivational Interviewing Reading |
| Coaching Demo 2 Audio |
| Understanding Motivational Interviewing Reading |
| Health and Wellness Readiness Survey Resource |
| Healthy and Well Lesson 5 |
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| ICF Core Competencies Demonstrate how to evoke... Overview |
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| Healthy and Well - Dr. Jody Wilkinson, ACC Video |
| Healthy and Well - Part 2 Video |
| Powerpoint: Healthy and Well Reading |
| Coach as Change Agent Video |
| Powerpoint: Coach as Change Agent Reading |
| Coaching Demo 3 Audio |
| Coaching for Digital Wellness Lesson 6 |
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| ICF Core Competencies Explore how to coach... Overview |
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| Practicing Digital Wellness Video |
| Powerpoint: Practicing Digital Wellness Reading |
| Cultivating Positive Spiritual Emotions Video |
| Powerpoint: Cultivating Positive Spiritual Emotions Reading |
| Article: Technology Use Impact on Mental Health Reading |
| Happiness Daily Dose Resource |
| The Digital Flourishing Wheel Coaching Exercise Resource |
| ICF Core Competencies Develop skill to listen... Overview |
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| Spiritual Formation Coaching Video |
| Powerpoint: Spiritual Formation Coaching Reading |
| The Person of the Coach – Dr. Sylvia Hart Frejd, MCC Video |
| Powerpoint: The Person of the Coach Reading |
| Coaching Video Demo Video |
| The Sacred Pathways Assessment 1 Resource |
| Sacred Pathways Assessment - 2 Resource |
| VIA Character Strengths Resource |
| The Flourishing Mindset Exercise Resource |
| Establishing a Rule of Life Lesson 8 |
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| ICF Core Competencies Practice how to... Overview |
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| Establishing a Rule of Life Video |
| Powerpoint: Establishing a Rule of Life Reading |
| Direct Communication in Coaching Video |
| Powerpoint: Direct Communication in Coaching Resource |
| Establishing a Rule of Life Coaching Exercise Resource |
| Establishing a Rule of Life Worksheet Resource |
| Facilitating Group Coaching Lesson 9 |
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| ICF Core Competencies Demonstrate how to... Overview |
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| Group Coaching Video |
| Stress Mastery. Christian Meditation and Mindfulness Video |
| Coaching Demo 4 Audio |
| E-Book Coaching Intact Groups and Teams Reading |
| ICF Core Competencies 1. Demonstrate how to... Overview |
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| Coaching for Emotional Intelligence Video |
| Overview of Resilience Video |
| Powerpoint: Coaching for Emotional Intelligence Reading |
| The EQ CQ Link Reading |
| Amygdala Highjack by Arlin Cuncic Reading |
| The Emotional Intelligence Self-Assessent Resource |
| ICF Core Competencies Participants will learn... Overview |
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| Resilience, Meaning-Making, and Post Traumatic Growth Video |
| Powerpoint:Resilience, Meaning Making & Posttraumatic Growth Reading |
| Advanced Coaching Skills Video |
| Powerpoint: Advanced Coaching Skills Reading |
| Article: Referring a Client to Therapy – ICF Guidelines Reading |
| Growing Stronger from Trauma Coaching Exercise Resource |
| Coaching for Healthy Relationships Lesson 12 |
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| ICF Core Competencies Learn how to structure a... Overview |
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| Thriving Video |
| Coaching for Healthy Relationships Video |
| Coaching Demo 6 Audio |
| Save Haven Relationships Handout Resource |
| Safe Haven Coaching Exercise Resource |
| ICF Core Competency Demonstrate how to evoke... Overview |
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| Overview of Authenticity Video |
| Relational Spirituality: A Framework for Transformation Video |
| ICF Credentialing Exam Preparation Lesson 14 |
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| ICF Competencies Prepare for the Coach... Overview |
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| Effective Coaching Exercises and Assessments Video |
| Building Your Coaching Practice Video |
| Powerpoint: Effective Coaching Exercises and Assessments Reading |
| Powerpoint: Building Your Coaching Practice Reading |
| Powerpoint: ICF Credentialing Exam Prep Reading |
| Web-based Coaching Platforms Resource |
| Getting Started as a Coach Lesson 15 |
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| ICF Core Competencies1. Demonstrate how to... Overview |
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| Getting Started as a Coach Video |
| Powerpoint: Establishing Yourself as a Coach Reading |
| Emotionally Healthy Leadership Lesson 16 |
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| ICF Competencies 1. Practice how to facilitate... Overview |
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| Emotionally Healthy Leadership Video |
| Powerpoint: Direct Communication in Coaching Resource |
| Assignments Lesson 17 |
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| Individual Coaching Session 1 Text box |
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| Individual Coaching Session 2 Text box |
| Individual Coaching Session 3 Text box |
| Mentor Coaching Session 1 - Individual Text box |
| Mentor Coaching Session 2 - Individual Text box |
| Mentor Coaching Session 3 - Individual Text box |
| Group Mentor Coaching Session 1 Text box |
| Group Mentor Coaching Session 2 Text box |
| Videos and Assignments Checklist Text box |
| Audio of Student's Performance Evaluation Coaching Session Upload |
| Transcription of Student"s Evaluation Coaching Session Audio Upload |
| FiM Coach Training Evaluation Evaluation |
Course FAQ
This is an 85-hour ICF program, intended to run for 16 weeks.
43 Hours Total Synchronous Includes:
- 16 (2 Hour) Live Sessions – 32 Hours
- 11 Hours Mentor Coaching
42 Hours Total Asynchronous Includes:
- 16 Videos from Flourishing in Ministry Instructors
- 8 Flourishing in Ministry Instructor Video Sessions
- 9 ICF Core Competency Coaching Videos
- Reading Materials
- 5 Recorded Coaching Demos
If you want to apply for the ICF ACC Certification you will need to complete 100 hours (75 paid hours and 25 pro-bono hours) of coaching experience. This is not, however, required to graduate from our certificate program.