As Christians we are on a journey with God towards becoming more like Christ everyday. On this journey we naturally encounter struggles and trials and may need some guidance to get us through. But with many different types of help out there, it can be difficult to know who to turn to.
What a life coach does
Different to other types of help, life coaching is a unique way to empower people through growth and change. Most people would be familiar with how a mentor, counsellor or pastor could support them.
A mentor or pastor would provide them with scripture and encouragement from God's word about their struggles and experiences. A counsellor would help them process the emotions and thoughts the have around a situation. But a life coach does something different.
A life coach is uniquely equipped to help you unpack your goals, visions and steps to accomplishing them. Through a specific method of questioning, life coaches help you to build your awareness of the barriers to growth, hidden values, and your Godly wisdom on how to approach your individual situation.
How can life coaching support my Christian growth?
Life Coaching is the perfect method of discipling you towards a deeper relationship with God. It helps you to identify a clear outcome, the steps to achieving that, and keeps you accountable towards your goal.
Using a Christian coach to help strengthen your relationship with God will help you process what you feel called to, and figure out the best way to do this, considering your unique gifts, personality and relationship style with God. Coaching can also help you break mental and spiritual strongholds that are holding you back from accomplishing all God has created you to be.
Below are some examples of how you could use a life coach to enhance your spiritual growth:
- improving your leadership in the church
- seeking and feeling the presence of God
- building courage with evangelism and discipling others
- knowing God's will for a specific situation
If life coaching sounds like something you're curious about, but not sure if you want to commit to yet, feel free to reach out for an obligation-free chat about how life coaching can help you accomplish your goals.
