Coaching School
Learn to Coach Leaders, Teams, and Congregations
Use coaching skills to develop leaders and grow spiritually vibrant congregations.
Our History
Our Training
- A comprehensive, continously-updated coaching manual.
- Recorded audio and video sessions to help students refine their skills.
- Blog articles and Youtube Shorts that describe ways to be an effective coach.
- Access to links and downloads that support coaching practices.
- Free monthly training events and discussion groups to connect with and learn from other students.
- Free Master Classes (offered once a quarter).
- Free coaching resources via our Coaching School Community.
Options for Online Coaching School Training
ACC-Level Training
68 hours: 24 asynchronous training hours (101: Core Competencies Course) 44 synchronous training hours
Cost: $4000
PCC-Level Training
Further Develops: knowledge, skills. and capacities to consistently coach at a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) level
68 hours: Asynchronous and Synchronous Training
Cost: $4000
Continuing Education Courses
These additional elective courses are 2 hours each and offer additional training for current and new coaches
Cost: $200 per course
Mentor Training
This is a requirement to earn
ACC or PCC Certification
Includes:
8 hours Group Mentor Coaching
3 Individual Mentor-Coaching Sessions
Cost: $1500
Why Coaching School?
The church needs more trained and skilled individuals who are coaching churches toward a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ. Coaching training and certification is essential for that process, especially with the unique focus on congregational thriving through faith formation.
How to Register
You will receive an email about regarding registration and additional inquiries you may have about our program
You will receive a link to select your preferred course payment plan.
Meet our Coaching School Faculty
Jim LaDoux
Vibrant Faith Coach
Jim has been part of Vibrant Faith’ Leadership Team since 2003. He helped launch Vibrant Faith’s coaching services in 2005 that focused on lifelong faith formation and helping church leaders live and lead well. In 2019, Jim partnered with Rev. Dr. Felix Villanueva to launch Vibrant Faith’s ICF-certified Coaching School. Jim oversees the Coaching School’s marketing activities and the Coaching School Alumni Community, in addition to leading Vibrant Faith’s Leading Well’s Pastoral Leadership Development program. He lives in Minnesota with his wife, Gina. Jim enjoys biking, hiking, and kayaking, and believes that every coach should have a coach.
Rev. Dr. Felix Villanueva, MCC
Director of Coaching School, Instructor & Mentor Coach
The Rev. Dr. Felix C. Villanueva is the Director and Co-Founder of the Vibrant Faith Coaching School. Dr. Villanueva has been coaching for over two decades. He is a Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Dr. Villanueva’s coaching practice includes: clergy and congregational coaching, executive and professional coaching, and group coaching. He is also specialist in the areas of grief and loss, diversity, equality and inclusion, team building, conflict management, and business and leadership development. Dr. Villanueva holds a Doctorate Degree in Organizational Leadership (EdD), and two Master Degrees: one in Divinity and the other in Pastoral Counseling. He was ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 1982 and has served as a U.S. Navy Chaplain, local church pastor, and as a denominational executive. He is currently retired from church ministry and dedicates his time to transforming lives through coaching. Dr. Villanueva’s favorite faith practice is walking labyrinths. He says: “Walking a labyrinth refreshes my soul and inspires me. I never miss an opportunity to walk one.”