Commissioning Service

Life Coaching Minister Commissioning Service

This Commissioning Service is a sacred occasion to install a Life Coach Minister, a spiritual leader dedicated to guiding others through Christ-centered coaching and ministry within the Church and the broader community.

This service may be led by the candidate’s mentor, pastor, church leader, Christian Leaders Church representative, Christian Leaders Alliance member, or a denominational minister. It can be part of a worship service, conducted as a standalone event, or included in a house church gathering.

Introduction

Today, we gather to commission and install [Name] into the role of Life Coach Minister. This service celebrates the call of God on [Name]’s life and their commitment to glorify Christ by helping individuals discern their goals, overcome obstacles, and live God-honoring lives.

This commissioning is built on the following biblical principles:

1. Spiritual Qualifications
   [Name] has demonstrated a faithful walk with God, meeting the spiritual qualifications for ministry (Acts 6:2-6; 14:23).

2. Public Prayer and Commissioning
   We will pray over [Name] and lay hands on them as a sign of commissioning (Acts 6:6; 13:3).

3. Spiritual Leadership
   This commissioning has been prepared with prayer, acknowledging its spiritual significance (Acts 13:3; 14:23).

4. Church Connection
   [Name] is committed to building up the Church and advancing God’s Kingdom (Colossians 3:16-17).

5. Gospel-Centered Ministry
   The ultimate goal of this commissioning is to bring glory to God through transformational coaching ministry (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8).

Acknowledgment of Training

[Name] has completed formal ministry training through the Christian Leaders Institute, which includes coursework and practical training in life coaching and ministry. They have earned the Life Coach Minister Credential, fulfilling all requirements, including the Christian Officiant Role and Life Coach Minister Commissioning Course.

Since 2006, the Christian Leaders Institute has been equipping leaders with college-level ministry training to serve God effectively.

The Charge to the One Being Commissioned

As a Life Coach Minister, you are charged with the following responsibilities, grounded in the Word of God and empowered by the Holy Spirit:

Responsibilities

1. Coaching Excellence: Provide Christ-centered coaching to help individuals discern their purpose, set goals, and overcome challenges (Proverbs 11:14).
2. Spiritual Care: Guide those you serve toward spiritual growth and emotional well-being (Hebrews 13:17).
3. Holy Spirit Guidance: Depend on the Holy Spirit to lead you in your coaching and ministry (John 14:26; Acts 4:31).
4. Sanctified Living: Live a holy life that reflects Christ’s character in every area (Romans 8:13-17; Colossians 3:5-10).
5. Rejection of Darkness: Renounce sin and walk in the light, serving as a testimony to God’s grace (Colossians 3:5-10).
6. Integrity and Accountability: Uphold the qualifications outlined for Christian leaders in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

Statement of Accountability

As with all Christian leaders, if [Name] becomes delinquent in doctrine or conduct, those present today are encouraged to contact the commissioning authority or the Christian Leaders Alliance to ensure accountability and restoration.

Questions to the Candidate

To affirm your commitment to this calling, please answer the following:

1. Do you believe that God has called you to serve as a Life Coach Minister?
2. Do you affirm that the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, the only infallible rule of faith and life?
3. Do you subscribe to the biblical standards practiced by this community, rejecting teachings that contradict them?
4. Do you promise to serve faithfully in this role, upholding the Gospel and ministering with integrity?

Candidate Response

"I do, God helping me."

The Laying on of Hands

The officiating leader(s) shall lay hands on the candidate and pray:

"May God, our heavenly Father, who has called you to this sacred role, guide you by His Word, empower you with His Spirit, and bless your ministry so that lives may be transformed, the Church may grow, and His name may be glorified. In Christ’s name, Amen."

Final Charge to the Newly Commissioned Life Coach Minister

[Name], I charge you to remain faithful to your calling as a Life Coach Minister. Guard your heart and the individuals you serve, shepherding them with wisdom, compassion, and truth. Be a light in the world, a vessel for God’s love, and a witness to His grace.

Go forth in the power of the Holy Spirit to serve, coach, and inspire others to glorify God in their lives. Amen.