Think You Want To Be A Christian Life Coach?

1. What is a Christian Life Coach?

Christian Life Coaches help people from a Biblical perspective as they seek to transform their lives to the glory of Christ. Many psychological transformation models fall short from a Biblical point of view. A Christian life coach is someone who helps others to overcome obstacles and to achieve their goals. To find freedom internally, clients must move away from the lies and dead-end thinking patterns they have believed. True transformation is by the Word of God. A Christian life coach is someone who helps others to understand the teachings of Christ and to apply them to their own lives. Christ is our source of hope, and His Word is the foundation and power of real change in our lives. A Christian life coach helps others to live a Christian life.

2. How to live a Christian life

The root source of the Christian life is the teachings of Jesus Christ. Christ taught his followers to love one another, forgive one another, and turn the other cheek if facing adversity. Christ also taught his followers to be charitable and to help those in need. God makes every individual with different strengths, preferences, and skills. Christians live according to these principles.

3. How to be a Christian life coach

A Christian life coach helps others to live a Christian life. They help clients better understand how they reflect Christ’s image. The brain’s system of thinking produces your beliefs, which create feelings, driving behaviors, outcomes, and the perceived realities of your life. A Christian life coach is someone who helps others to understand the teachings of Christ and to apply them to their own lives. Root source thinking is building Christlike character. Many problems are really symptoms. You cannot solve the problem by focusing on the symptoms alone. So, a Christian life coach helps others overcome obstacles and achieve their goals by applying Biblical, practical solutions to renew their mind.

Things to consider:

1. Should you be a Life Coach?

Christian LifeCoach is a calling. Many times God transforms your pain into purpose. Your mission will align with God’s vision.

To be a great Christian Life Coach, you must know your WHEN.

When do you feel God is calling you as a servant leader? Is it in this season?

To be a great Christian Life Coach, you must know your WHO.

Who is God placing on your heart to serve?

• Niche - your niche is who you are and who you serve. Your specific background and skills will help certain people best. You cannot be everything to everyone. If you try to reach everyone, you will reach no one.

To be a great Christian Life Coach, you must know your WHAT.

What life experiences and education have you learned from that will benefit others on their life journey? What are your core values? What is your story? What do you do best? What is your passion? What do you stand for? What problem are you solving for your clients? What will change in their lives if you coach them?

• Mission – define what you are doing and how, focused on the present. A mission statement provides core values and purpose

To be a great Christian Life Coach, you must know your WHY.

Why are you starting a Christian Coaching business and ministry?

Why is it important to you?

• Vision – define why your goals are important, focused on the future. A vision statement provides long-term ambition, inspiration, and direction.

To be a great Christian Life Coach, you must know your WHERE.

Where is God opening doors your you? Where do you feel led to serve?

     2. How will you coach?

Know your story, and use it to coach others. Match your coaching services to your life story.

Coaching structure:

1. ask questions
2. develop an action plan
3. hold clients accountable

Coaching format:

• 1:1
• Group
• Hybrid
• Programs
• Courses
• Speaking
• Books
• Podcasts
• Others

     3. What will you charge for services?

Decide on a profit or non-profit structure.

Profit - Business can be an S-corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, C-corporation, and more. They file annual taxes based on the status of the business. Coaching fees vary based on skill, experience, and region. The marketplace sets the value of the services you offer. Give clients higher value than you what charge.

Non-profit – Coaching services/programs overseen by a board and required to file information about financial and business practices with local and federal organizations. Typically with an IRS document called 990. Consult a tax professional to determine compliance.

4. The benefits of being a Christian life coach

The benefits of being a Christian life coach include helping others to live a Christian life, helping others to understand the teachings of Christ, and helping others to achieve their goals. Christian life coaches also benefit from the satisfaction of assisting others to improve their lives.

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