How much does coaching cost? Cost of coaching will vary depending on the certification level and experience of the coach. Coaches typically have a fee structure they will explain at the initial conversation. Cost can range from $25 to $250 per hour.

Who should pay for coaching?  The client or the client’s organization will normally pay for the coaching.

How long is a typical coaching relationship?  Coaching relationships are built over time. A three month initial agreement is typical.

Do we have to meet in person? No. It is common for coaching to take place in a focused distraction-free phone conversation.

Do coaches have to be certified or licensed? Not necessarily, but a credentialed coach, like a credentialed minister, assures a minimum level of training, experience and standards. Coaching involves a specific set of skills and conversational models that take training and time to master.

How can coaching help my church? Coaching can help your church by helping you maximize your professional leadership capacity, and helps you manage your personal life and ministry responsibilities. Coaching skills you will learn can also help you coach others who serve with you in ministry.

Myths about coaching

It’s for the weak or struggling.

It’s like Counseling- counseling looks back, coaching looks forward

It’s like Consulting – consultants provide answers, coaches ask questions

It’s like Mentoring- “Mentoring is imparting to you what God has given me; coaching is drawing out of you what God has put in you.”  – Dale Stoll

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