Coaching Ministry Studies (MCS)

MCS 500 –Coaching for Change. This course will provide an overview of the theory and skills of coaching. Time will be spent developing basic skills utilized in a coaching relationship. Focus will be given to coaching people through differing types of change including pro-active change, transitions, and transformations. The course will integrate bibnlical and theological rationale and reflection in understanding coaching in relationships and disciple making. 2 hours.

MCS 502 – Establishing a Dynamic Coaching Relationship. This course will focus on creating a dynamic coaching relationship by understanding how to develop a professional coaching relationship. Focus will be given to increasing credibility through communicating awareness of intent and impact. The coach will also build the skills of helping the person being coached (PBC) orient around areas of strengths and high performance patterns. This course will also introduce the coach to establishing a coaching practice and ethical issues in coaching. 1 hour.

MCS 505 – The Language of Coaching. This course will focus on the language of coaching. Students will explore the different uses of language, including distinctions, metaphors, stories, formulas, and other language formats that are effective when coaching.1 hour.

MCS 506– Personal Coaching. In this course students will develop the six basic components of personal coaching: goals, tolerations, needs, values, boundaries and standards.1 hour.

MCS 507 – Coaching Teams. Students will gain an understanding of building authentic teams and develop the skills to coach around team dysfunction, use team covenants, and create alliances. 1 hour.

MCS 508 – Coach Approach to Discipleship and Evangelism. This course will help students with the application of coaching skills and insights into the work of the Great Commission to help people embrace the gospel while creatively living the commands of Christ. 1 hour.