“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born, I set you apart.” (Jeremiah 1:5 NIV) Coaches, you are amazing creations. All of you are custom built by God. No off-the-rack standard people here! In fact, there are over 7 billion unique people in the world! But what exactly makes [...]
One day last spring, I spent an entire morning strolling through the Museum of Modern Art, enjoying various exhibits, ingesting the color and beauty around me, allowing it to nourish my soul. I admired each individual’s artistry and the nuance captured in each work of art. There was more than exceptional technique on display here. [...]
What if you hosted a party and nobody came? You cleaned house, cooked for days, and baked a magnificent cake. But no one was there to enjoy the fun. That’s exactly what many coaches are doing online. They spend months building a website, weeks composing clever words, days choosing just the right images, and hours [...]
Is your prayer closet like your clothes closet . . . in need of decluttering? Yesterday, a fashion consultant came in and pulled everything out of my closet. She found clothes my mom gave me, and she’s been gone since 1999. We culled suits from when I worked in New York in 1998. I had [...]
I’m about to experience one of the biggest transitions a parent can face. My oldest daughter will be moving out permanently as she starts her new job and finalizes her wedding plans for next month. A transition as significant as this is bound to stir up strong memories and emotions. Yet, as I reflect on [...]
An opt-in landing page is a page on your website that invites visitors to opt-in for your free offer and join your mailing list. Of course the copy on your landing page is very important. But I'm going to talk with you about design. Your landing page design must support the page copy and lead [...]
People everywhere are discovering the benefits of life coaching. Enhanced relationships, increased confidence, improved work performance, and greater life satisfaction are just a few of the many benefits coaching offers. Most people, interested in maximizing their professional and personal potential and influence, are candidates for life coaching. Individuals hire a life coach to help them define and [...]
“Isn’t coaching for people who have problems?” ministry leaders often ask. Recently, I found myself thinking about this question, its answer, and the implications--the potential and promise coaching holds for the local church. The truth is coaching isn't about healing; it is about growth. To illustrate the benefits of coaching and what it looks like [...]
Basic coaching skills are foundational to effective coaching. The International Coach Federation (ICF) identifies eleven core competencies, which are the foundation for their credentialing process and the standard reflected in courses offered by the Professional Christian Coaching Institute (PCCI). Effective coaches know that building trust and rapport is key. When clients feel safe, cared for, [...]
Bryan Pettet, MA, ACC is a third-generation ordained minister and missionary with the Assemblies of God. His ministry niche background is in turning around broken churches. He currently works in New Mexico with the state leadership of the Assemblies of God to coach pastors and church leadership toward greater health. A recent project included working [...]