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Coaching, both individual and team/organization, is rapidly becoming the number one preferred method to insure adaptability and success in this rapidly changing business, ministry and global marketplace and economy. Coaching Foundations I provides training on the basic principles and practices of coaching, including "hands-on" practice. This style of coaching is beneficial for the pastor or to work effectively with your congregation. For further learning, or for certification opportunities with the International Coach Federation, participants would complete steps 2 though 7. These continuing courses will be offered by the Job Center in the near future.

Benefits of Training
Understand Coaching Concepts
Learn to support, inspire and encourage the one you coach
Develop the “listening ear” of an effective coach
Learn how to ask effective coaching questions
Develop accountability skills

We Will Cover
Face to face group training will cover key coaching skills
Coaching instruments introduced & practiced
Discover ways to use coaching and a coach approach

Guest Presenters:

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Suzanne Goebel PCC Suzanne holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and is a Certified Professional Certified Coach. In addition to top management and consultant positions in major fortune 500 corporations, she has served in management and as a consultant in Christian ministry organizations such as The Navigators. Her passion is to bring the technology of coaching to Christian organizations to assist those committed to the expansion of God's Kingdom. Dr. Goebel is certified through the International Coaching Federation and the Georgia Association of Christian Counselors, and is a member of the Christian Stewardship Association. She brings heart, honesty, humor, and healthy excitement to any project and is passionate about seeing people develop their full potential. She resides in Atlanta Georgia.

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George G Howard ACC George has designed and facilitated strategic planning and training processes for 30 years. Clients have included corporations, government agencies, not for profit organizations, communities, churches, conferences and districts. He serves as the West Ohio Conference Director of Connectional Ministries and is an Associate Certified Coach. He previously served for three years as the Director of Learning & Leadership, and eight years as Director of Congregational Development. George is certified through the International Coaching Federation, and the West Ohio Annual Conference. Having lived on four continents, George has a passion for building bridges between individuals, groups and cultures, and empowering leaders for the ministry to which they have been called.

Location
East Ohio Conference Center
8800 Cleveland Avenue NW
North Canton, OH 44720

Cost
$399.00 each for 5 or more from a Conference
$460.00 each for 2-4 from a Conference
$525.00 for 1 from a Conference
Fee includes registration, lunch each day, refreshments, and materials. Dinner is on your own.

Accommodations
Information will be available by calling
800-831-3972, ext. 133, Jenni Dodge

Daily Schedule
October 28, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
October 29, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

SEND REGISTRATION AND FEES TO
Bishop Rueben Job Center for Leadership Development
Dakota Wesleyan University
1200 West University Avenue
Mitchell, SD 57301

(The final courses to be certified will be available through the Bishop Rueben Job Center)

Step 1. Coaching Foundations I

Step 3. Coaching Foundations II – Executive Coaches

Step 4. Tele-classes

Step 5 Certification

· Written and oral exams are offered to those who wish to be credentialed as Certified Coaches by the Bishop Reuben Job Center for Leadership Development.

Step 6 Coach Tele-training

· Monthly group tele-training sessions for certified coaches will focus on coaching competencies.

Step 7 Annual Reflection