"Discovering coaching and being trained as a coach changed my life.
Just as significantly, it changed my ministry and gave me the right tools
to do the work of supporting pastors and lay leaders."
– Rev. Dr. Laurie Ferguson

The Auburn Coach Training program equips leaders like you with the skills to effectively nurture and promote pastors to not only address the challenges they currently face in today’s ecumenical Church, but how to also thrive in the midst of them.

Auburn’s history in coaching and supporting hundreds of Church leaders through the Coaching Institute enables us to pass along the wisdom and know-how for new certified coaches to help guide pastors through a process of discernment and accountability.

As a participant in the Coach Training Program, you will:

• acquire the training necessary to seek credentials to be an Associate Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) 
• the opportunity to work with your own clients and maximize their personal and professional goals
• learn a curriculum that combines practical coaching skills with theological substance to empower you to coach through a range of traditions

Our current Coach Training Program began in January, 2013 with a five-day residential at the Sirata Beach Resort and Conference Center located in St. Pete Beach, Florida.  Trainees are now completing the eleven-month webinar training series, working toward their professional coaching accreditation.  

REGISTRATION FOR OUR 2014 COACH TRAINING PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN. 

Apply today for the 2014 Coach Training Program!

We are expanding our 2014 Coach Training Program to accommodate the large volume of candidates who have expressed interest in coaching and whom we seek to serve.  2014 participants will complete their intensive, residential training(s) at one of the following locations, where the same material will be covered:  

January 12-17, 2014: Sirata Beach Resort and Conference Center, St. Pete Beach, Florida.  A five-day intensive training residential.*

February 5-7 & June 4-6, 2014: Serra Retreat Center, Malibu, California. Two three-day intensive training residential segments.*

*Both 2014 coach training cohorts will participate together in the bi-weekly webinar training series from February 2014 to November 2014.

Interested?  Next Steps:

Learn about the Program, read more about our Coaching Philosophy, meet our Coach Trainers, and APPLY for the 2014 Coach Training Program.  contact Kellyann Conners at kconners@auburnseminary.org to apply for the 2014 cohort.  We look forward to hearing from you!