Become a Member!
If you find yourself thinking, "How do I grow my coaching practice that's true to the Orthodox faith?" or "How might I offer my coaching services to Orthodox Christians as a mutually enriching exchange and blessing?" then the Orthodox Coaching Network is for you!
If you are a professional coach or working toward your certification, you should become a member! Your annual membership provides you with:
If you are a professional coach or working toward your certification, you should become a member! Your annual membership provides you with:
- Monthly organized online engagements for continuing education, guest speakers, peer learning, networking, case studies, and sharing best practices. The Orthodox Coaching Network meets every 2nd TUESDAY of each month at 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern. Scroll down to view this year's topics!
- Special class training discounts provided in partnership with the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. (See more below.)
- Direct invitations to participate in special coaching initiatives through Orthodox Christian Coaching, including quarterly “Coaching in Leadership” events to foster coaching practices and to engage new clients.
- Opportunities to request continuing education credits.
- Networking and collaborative opportunities within the Network.
- Coach mentoring opportunities within the Network.
- Client referral opportunities within the Network.
build your client base
If you are open to receiving new clients and would like to be listed through Orthodox Christian Coaching, please begin by joining the network. We are delighted to sub-contract coaching services and list professional Orthodox coaches who provide the following documentation:
- Resume or bio
- List of references
- Letter of good standing from your priest or bishop
- Status of coaching certification (an exception process allows non-credentialed coaches who manage well-established coaching practices)
- W-9 or separate business entity status such as LLC
- Proof of liability insurance
- An interview and sample practice coaching session
- Criminal background check
- Judgment Index and RightPath assessments (initiated by Orthodox Christian Coaching)
- Abiding by the ICF Code of Ethics
- Invoicing Orthodox Christian Coaching for sub-contracted clients
- Occasional client Feedback requests
- Participating in the Orthodox Coaching Network monthly meeting series
- Participating in an annual retreat to understand the mission, vision, values, and servant leadership culture of Orthodox Christian Coaching
Supporting your training
We are happy to partner with the Professional Christian Coaching Institute to provide professional training and continuing education for your coaching practice. Join the network for a 10% discount code off the Essentials in Leadership Coaching or Essentials in Life Coaching courses through the Professional Christian Coaching Institute.
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Visit their website at https://professionalchristiancoaching.com/
The Purpose of the network
- To provide Orthodox professional coaches opportunities to offer their coaching services to clergy and other Orthodox Christian leaders as a mutually enriching exchange and blessing within the body of Christ.
- To connect Orthodox professional coaches with a network of like-minded coaches.
- To cultivate independent contractor partners of the Orthodox Christian Coaching to for our individual clients, peer groups, and parish clients.
- To cultivate a culture of coaching practice in the Orthodox Church, recognizing that many of our clergy and lay parish leaders would benefit significantly through coaching services, and by extension, the parishes they serve and lead.
Monthly Meeting for MembersThe Orthodox Coaching Network meets every 2nd TUESDAY of each month at 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern.
Topics are determined and explored each month, such as:
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2023-24 Members Fr. Vincent Benson, Financial Coach J.D. Blackburn Karen Bowman Stratis Christakis, PCC Fr. Elias Dorham, PCC Keith Fischer Dean Harbry, PCC Fr. Paul Hodge Dn. John Kaufman Fr. Paul Lundberg, ACC Joan Moniot Justin Olmstead, MSMFT, LAC Jaymes O'Pheron Fr. Ian Pac-Urar, PhD Ioana Popa, MD Fr. James Retelas Dn. Jonothon Sauer, PhD Mary Louise Scacciaferro |
Parish Health Coach Resources (Password Protected for those serving as sub-contracted coaches)