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Frequently Asked Christian Coaching Questions
Here are some of our most frequently asked Christian coaching questions.
What exactly does a Christian Coach Do?
A coach works with you to support forward movement, personally, professionally or organizationally. Your coach will be there for you, prayerfully listening to your concerns and asking questions that will give you clarity and perspective on your situation to get you moving effectively forward, realize your God given potential, and help you rise up to it. A Christian Coach understands and honors the spiritual dimension of Christian faith when and as it is important to discuss it.
I know that Christian Coaching has really become popular the last few years. What makes a Christian Coach more valuable to me?
Christians working with Christians have a rapport based on shared values, faith, and commitment. Life issues inevitably mesh with your spiritual walk.
Not only are you and your Christian Coach "reading from the same page," but you will also have a spiritual bond, laced by understanding and covered by prayer. Defining success as God sees us is often very different from that of the secular world. Your coach meets you where you are. What your coach wants for you is to savor the process of becoming all that you perceive God wants for you.
I'm not clear about the differences between consulting, counseling, mentoring, pastoral counseling and coaching. Can you explain?
While there are overlapping qualities and skills in each of these, there are distinct differences.
Consultants are experts in their field. They draw on their experience to
manage projects, change, organizational development, etc. They make recommendations
and are directive. Some Consultants are retained on an ongoing basis by companies
or organizations, others work on a project only basis.
Counselors work with people who have a diagnosable illness and/or behavior
that prevents them from functioning well. Counselors and Therapists require
advanced degrees and a license to practice. Counselors meet in person with
their clients and the Counselor is more directive.
Mentors work with people who are starting out in a business, ministry or some
life situation where the mentor has experience. Mentors most often do not
receive a fee for their assistance. A mentor role is an advisory role that
diminishes naturally as the mentee becomes established.
Pastoral Counselors work with people who want a deeper understanding or interpretation
of scripture which can be applied to everyday life. Pastoral Counselors have
extensive biblical training and/or seminary degrees along with training and
certification in Pastoral Counseling.
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