- Rev. Rick McKinley
Director of Congregational Development
New England Conference of the United Methodist Church
Our Professional Coach Training program is for pastors, church leaders, and ministry staff who want to develop ministry excellence and effectiveness. Build upon your ministry portfolio by becoming a certified coach.
We offer a step-by-step process to become a credentialed coach. The program provides the necessary training to attain the Associate Certified, Professional Certified or Master Certified Coach credential.
Begin with our asynchronous "Coaching Foundations" course. You'll learn the basics, begin honing your skills as a coach, and learn about your next steps toward becoming a certified coach.
Our coach training program is part of a partnership with Coaching4Clergy.
Coaching4Clergy’s Professional Coach Training program is for pastors, church leaders, and ministry staff who want to develop ministry excellence and effectiveness. Often unprepared for the shifting landscape of ministry in today’s world, most pastors do not feel equipped to effectively lead their churches.
Despite shrinking budgets, changing demographics, and uncertain preparation, expectations are that leadership will be able to step up and enable new dreams
and their fulfillment. Honed by years of experience, Coaching4Clergy equips pastors with the knowledge and expertise to be an effective leader and compensates for the missing skills they were unaware they would need.
Step One: Complete the Asynchronous Coaching Foundations Course and two semesters of our Professional Coach Training Program.
Step Two: Complete the Mentor-Coaching requirement.
Step Three: Submit a recording of your coaching at the ACC level and apply for graduation.
Step Four: Apply to the ICF for your ACC credential.
Step One: Complete the Asynchronous Coaching Foundations Course and all four semesters of our Professional Coach Training Program.
Step Two: Complete the Mentor-Coaching requirement.
Step Three: Submit a recording of your coaching at the PCC level and apply for graduation.
Step Four: Apply to the ICF for your PCC credential.
Graduates of our Professional Coach Training Program have received all three coaching credentials: ACC, PCC and MCC. Those interested in pursuing the MCC credential are asked to contact us directly to discuss the details. We offer a customized training plan for this coveted credential.
You have the option of purchasing one, two, or four semesters or the ACC or PCC package. Payment plans are available for each option.
The requirements for coaching credentials are as follows:
ACC (Associate Certified Coach):
PCC (Professional Certified Coach):
Take your first step in gaining coaching skills. This program is an easy, convenient, and affordable way to add coaching to your skillset. This program includes a series of instructional videos, coaching demonstrations, and interviews with seasoned coaches. This is a self-paced program; you may view the recordings and complete the assignments at your convenience. The following topics will be covered:
This program provides 24 coach-specific training hours accredited by the International Coaching Federation. Upon completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.
January 10 – March 7, 2022, on Mondays
(No classes January 17 or February 21)
5:00pm-9:00pm Eastern Time
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Mentor coaching is required for completion of the ACC and PCC credential programs. Click on the button below to learn more.
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Our Professional Coach Training program is for pastors, church leaders, and ministry staff who want to develop ministry excellence and effectiveness. Often unprepared for the shifting landscape of ministry in today’s world, most pastors do not feel equipped to effectively lead their churches. Despite shrinking budgets, changing demographics, and uncertain preparation, expectations are that leadership will be able to step up and enable and fulfill new dreams.
The Lakelands Institute is proud to partner with Coaching4Clergy for these trainings. Through this partnership we are able to give accreditation through the International Coach Federation.
We offer 136 coach-specific training hours which can lead to the ACC, PCC, and MCC credentials if desired. Our Professional Coach Training Program is offered through personalized, online training in both synchronous and asynchronous forms.
Our program is designed to fit the needs of anyone who wishes to add coaching to their skill set, whether you are seeking foundational coaching skills or pursuing a coaching credential. This is how our program is designed: