It is designed to accompany the Institute retreats for those who sense a call to become trained as a coach. It is an advanced program for those who have completed the Certificate in Spiritual Direction program.

The Certificate in Coaching program will equip you to support clients to reach the goals that are inspired by God, to work on living and leading in Jesus’ easy yoke, and to improve awareness, effectiveness, and competence in personal life, spiritual life, and leadership or work.  

This builds on the Certificate in Spiritual Direction program which equips you to facilitate the client engaging with God, deepening their intimacy with Jesus, discerning God’s will, and growing spiritually.

This is an online course completed with a cohort. It includes:

• 1 Institute retreat (You can choose any scheduled retreat.)
• 12 online classes (12 monthly 90 minute classes)
• 6 live supervision sessions with a group.
• Receiving a minimum of 8 coaching sessions from one of Soul Shepherding’s Sr. Coaches at a discounted rate.
• Enriching reading assignments from our textbook and assigned readings.
• 12 hours of coaching sessions you lead with a friend or someone you’re ministering to — using practical tools that we give you
• Submitting a 30-minute or longer audio recording of you leading a coaching session

The CC program includes one Institute retreat to participate in a second time, for additional immersive experience and deeper learning. You can select from any of the four retreats, and choose the location and time that works best for you. 

If you are interested in enrolling in the CC program, please email Todd Rodarmel at todd@soulshepherding.org.

Soul Shepherding can offer partial scholarships for pastors or missionaries who are unable to pay the full tuition. These are provided on a case-by-case basis. If you are in need of financial assistance, please contact Mark@soulshepherding.org.

Students gain robust training in the Soul Shepherding core competencies for coaching:

1. Embodies Spirit-led and Christ-centered approach 
2. Demonstrates ethical practices and maintains Coaching Agreements
3. Cultivates trust and safety to evoke gentle insight 
4. Listens to clients with empathy, sensitive to the Holy Spirit 
5. Empowers clients to take positive action in their life, work, and faith

Graduates are eligible to apply to serve as a Sr. Coach on the Soul Shepherding staff.  Once they are certified by Soul Shepherding they can apply to have their profile listed on our website to increase their visibility, network with other leaders, and generate referrals.  They can also join the Soul Shepherding Network for access to our leadership community, ongoing supervision groups, and a vault of extensive resources and tools.

If you are interested in becoming a Sabbatical coach or receiving an Enneagram tag, please email Robyn Jungeblut at robyn@soulshepherding.org.

If you have further questions about CC program, we would be happy to meet with you.  You can schedule a free Zoom call here or you can email Todd Rodarmel at todd@soulshepherding.org. We are here to serve and help you get started.