Ministry Coaching International

Client Comments

Rick Cole

Senior Pastor, Capital Christian Center (California)

The tools provided me (through coaching) helped me to grow as a person. Coaching helped me be a better husband to my wife, a better pastor to my church and leader to the staff.

Mark Driscoll

Founding and Preaching Pastor, Mars Hill Church

Coaching has allowed our pastors to become focused and effective in literally every aspect of their life from their family to their health, walk with Jesus, and job performance. I am certain I would not be as happy, healthy, or holy today without God using the coaches at Ministry Coaching to help me be a better Christian, husband, father, pastor.

Dennis Whalen

VP of Advancement, The Christian & Missionary Alliance

As a result of the discipline that the Life Plan helped me achieve, I changed my diet, lost 35 pounds and began an exercise routine that I continue (with joy) through today. I really believe that with (my coach's) encouragement, the assignment of establishing a Life Plan for my own heath and the discipline of having an accountability partner (my coach) during this process, my life has literally been saved. I am not naturally a healthy eater nor did I ever really enjoy putting my body through the routines required at the gym, but because I have done that, I am much healthier, my numbers are much more stable and my doctor is actually thinking of taking me off the medication that he gave me for the diabetes. . . . Coaching could very likely have helped to save my life and I am very thankful for all that I have learned over this last year with (my coach).

Dennis Webber

Senior Pastor, Parkway Christian Center

Coaching gave me a clear understanding of where I am going and why. I highly recommend Ministry Coaching International to any pastor who wants to turn his ministry dream into reality.

Colleen Nordlund

CHRISTA Ministries

Coaching has been an incredible experience because it has affirmed my strengths and has held me accountable to work on those areas of my life where there’s weakness.

Alberta Wray

Mercy Ships

Coaching has given me a renewed sense of focused purpose. I may have achieved that on my own in time, but coaching has spurred me on to consider the importance of living a focused and purposeful life.

Alan Ahlgrim

Senior Pastor

Your catalytic contribution with our executive team was not only inspiring, but clarifying. While we entered our onsite coaching experience with a high degree of unity, we finished with a far greater degree of focus. We especially appreciated the practical tools you introduced to help us to keep moving forward more purposefully. The two day experience was an exceedingly worthwhile investment.

Bill Wilson

Network Pastor of the Oregon Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God

Ministry Coaching International has taken me to new levels of effective leadership. It has not only helped me establish the priorities in my life, but given me the tools to get the job done. The benefits are too many to list. I can tell you, however, that this has been a powerful tool that has liberated me to be all that God has intended me to be.

Scott Reed

Senior Pastor

The Ministry Excellence calls are really an encouragement to my ministry. I leave each call inspired and encouraged to do greater things for God. The calls are relevant for today's church leader...I am always blessed by the interaction, and how God is working in other dedicated people's lives.

Mark Simmons

Associate Pastor, Rolling Hills Community Church

My coaching experience was outstanding! My life is more balanced and ministry is on target. The greatest blessing has come in having someone dedicated to help me grow. I highly recommend Ministry Coaching International!

Bob Hulett

Senior Pastor, King's Way Christian Center

Among my top priorities is to grow personally as pastor and leader. For the past 17 years I attended conferences and read books but there always seemed to be something missing. The pastoral coaching program of Ministry Coaching International is ultimately what helped me better understand my ministry style and strengths. Through coaching I have become far more effective, focused and organized. I grew more in the past year than I thought possible! My coach equipped me to find deeper significance and success as a husband, father and pastor.

Dr. Chris Stephens

Senior Pastor, Faith Promise Church

I benefited from coaching in many ways. Spiritually, my coach looked into my life, guided by the Holy Spirit. Professionally, my coach helped clarify the vision for our congregation in the next 10 years and what type of leader I need to be. I would encourage anyone to experience Ministry Coaching to become all that God has called us to be.

Jamie Bohnett

Director, Fatheringforum.com

I've seen programs designed for one-on-one help for the past 20 years through my work with the Navigators and other ministries, but I found Successful Living truly transformational. My coach zoomed-in where I needed the most help. I became more fruitful in my work and a better father and husband. I heartily recommend the Successful Living coaching experience!

Rob Martin

Investment Officer, Bank Of America

Coaching has been one of the best things I have ever experienced! God used my coach to help me in many areas of my life -- especially to finally discover and achieve physical fitness! Never before had I exercised consistently, eaten well and taken care of my body as God's temple... until NOW. Thank you coach! I only wish we had met sooner.

Vince Grant

Principal, CRS, ABR, Top 1% RE/MAX Northwest

Not doing the things you know you must do, nor growing in the areas you know need attention -- over time -- will actually erode your faith and confidence that your life will every change or improve. Coaching stopped that cycle for me.

Basil Marin

Senior Pastor, Immanuel Mennonite Church

Coaching enriched every area of my life! Today I have a deeper relationship with God, my family (especially my wife) and friends. I'm also in better shape physically. Consequently I've been able to offer more to our church. Our vision is clearer and our plans more purposeful. I thank the Lord for my coach at Ministry Coaching International. There were things I was not seeing about myself. My coach patiently helped remove those blinders. Thank you for being my brother, for caring, and for being my coach.

Steven Earp

Senior Pastor, Grace Free Will Baptist Church

One-on-One coaching is the best investment I've made for personal and professional growth. My "gaps" in leadership and personal excellence became clear. My coach helped create a discipleship plan for our church, he helped me coach my team and address issues in my personal life. Although the church has seen results, the greatest benefits are seen by my wife and children as my life is now more balanced. The "Life Plan" coaching tool, in particular, has changed our lives in more ways than I could express.

Eldon Kibbey

Metro Director, CBMC Indiana

I thought coaching would be a waste of money and the last thing I needed -- but I decided to experience an "Initial Interview". I realized that coaching would help clarify and implement my vision, establish priorities, and stay focused on key objectives. That's what I needed! I've learned to live strategically instead of always fulfilling tasks. I've established priorities for work and life... Even my desk looks different! I think it's the first time it got cleared up in 30 years!

Gary Stambaugh

Director of Estate & Planned Giving, Bible Literature International

I expected to finish coaching with a better understanding of who I was and a clearer idea of what the future might hold for me. Instead I gained a huge vision for ministry and a true understanding of how God can use me for the advancement of his Kingdom! Coaching revived my passion for evangelism. The Core4 program helped me refine my personal mission, develop a life plan and vision for my ministry, and order my priorities. These were difficult assignments, but the results are tangible! I encourage everyone in full time ministry to experience Ministry Coaching International.

Bill Macleod

Missions Director, Greater Portland Bible Church

Professional coaching enriched my personal and professional life in several ways: • My time is now better managed. • I achieved unexpected results through Life Plan. • Clarified my Ministry Vision. • Developed and implemented a new ministry plan. Additionally, instead of just dialoguing with my team or receiving reports, I began to coach others for their improved performance. These experiences, in the "atmosphere of affirmation" of each coaching session, made this an excellent program for me. I wholeheartedly endorse the effectiveness of Ministry Coaching and recommend it to everyone interested in leadership excellence.

Paul Bergman

Principal, St. Paul Lutheran School

I've experienced the joys and challenges of church ministry for 28 years. Ministry Coaching arrived at a time when my vision had become clouded. My joy was turning into frustration in light of complex management situations. Coaching helped me "come up for air", see the larger picture, and be personally refreshed once again. After I had a chance to look at myself as a leader, my coach worked with me to develop confidence and new skills. My coach's affirming approach helped me realize afresh the special privilege that it is to serve Jesus. I thank God for Ministry Coaching International!

Merl Abel

Principal, Joshua Springs Christian School

Coaching has been an exciting and powerful experience! After the very first session I was already more focused. Improvements in multiple areas made a noticeable impact upon my family and staff. I look forward to each coaching session. My coach is a true ally who cares about my life and ministry.