MIN 252 - Ministry Coaching Foundations (1 Credit)
Section outline
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Ministry Coaching Foundations (1 Credit)
Professor: Steve Elzinga and Henry Reyenga
Course Description
This course introduces students to Christian ministry coaching as a biblical, Spirit-empowered, and people-focused calling. Students will learn how ministers can walk alongside others with prayer, Scripture, listening, encouragement, discernment, and faithful next-step support.
Overview
This foundational course is designed for aspiring Ministry Coaches in the Christian Leaders Institute and Christian Leaders Alliance pathways, as well as Christian leaders serving in churches, Soul Centers, families, small groups, and local or online ministry settings.
Ministry Coaches are not licensed professional counselors or clinical coaches. They are ministers who coach. Students will learn how to use non-directive, semi-directive, and directive coaching approaches wisely, depending on the person’s openness, needs, and spiritual context.
This course is not a secular coaching certification course. It is a ministry formation course for Spirit-led Christian leaders who desire to help others grow in truth, grace, wisdom, responsibility, and obedience to Christ.
The course includes video presentations by Steve Elzinga and Henry Reyenga, recommended readings, quizzes, and reflection or practice assignments. Upon completion, students will be prepared for further specialization courses such as Identity Coaching, Romance Coaching, or Life Coaching Ministry.
Course Outcomes
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Explain a biblical foundation for Christian ministry coaching as a Spirit-led ministry calling.
Practice core coaching skills, including listening, asking thoughtful questions, prayer, encouragement, and faithful next-step support.
Use non-directive, semi-directive, and directive coaching approaches with wisdom, humility, and respect for the person being coached.
Distinguish ministry coaching from counseling, clinical care, and discipleship while practicing healthy boundaries and referral wisdom.
Apply ministry coaching in churches, Soul Centers, families, small groups, and local or online ministry settings.
Course Structure and Requirements
All course content is provided through video lectures, readings, quizzes, and reflection or practice assignments.
Students are expected to:
Watch all video lectures.
Complete all required readings.
Complete all quizzes.
Submit any required reflection or practice assignments.
Quizzes are based on the lectures and readings and make up 100% of the grade. Quizzes have a 75-minute time limit, and students may refer back to course materials while taking them.
Grading and Passing
A minimum average of 60% is required to pass the course. Students who do not reach 60% will receive no credit.
Course Deadline
Students have 180 days to complete the course. All assignments must be submitted before the deadline. If the deadline is missed, the student will be administratively withdrawn and must re-enroll and restart the course to receive credit.
Final Feedback Survey
The final activity asks students to share feedback about the course. Students are encouraged to note suggestions or issues as they study so the course can continue to improve for future students.
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