Jane Creswell, one of TCP's facilitators for Fast Track, says the programs as been well received. "We're thrilled to be offering this advanced level of coach training for a third year. We've obviously tapped into a growing need among Christian leaders."
Creswell added, "Our growing list of facilitators is adding value to the participants' experience. Students are able to learn from a variety of styles and viewpoints from as many as eight different facilitators."
Fast Track consists of eight courses originally developed for Western Seminary in Portland, OR. Participants in Fast Track coach training will be able to take all eight courses in one year, which is not possible through the seminary classes.
Beginning with foundational coaching principles, the Fast Track coach training process moves through more advanced coaching topics throughout the eight courses: [Download Fast Track 2008 Course Descriptions]
- 501--Building Blocks for Powerful Coaching introduces the basic principles of coaching from a Christian perspective. This course covers specific skills used by coaches, as well as models for having coaching conversations.
- 502--Establishing a Dynamic Coaching Relationship covers the components necessary for a strong coaching relationship. Participants will learn to orient around strengths and to clearly communicate the benefits of coaching.
- 503--Coaching Change, Transition, and Transformation helps participants distinguish between these levels of change and the most appropriate coaching skills for helping people navigate through them.
- 504--Coaching as Learning Catalyst offers insight into how the brain works and why coaching works because of how the brain works. Participants will learn how to apply coaching skills in different ways to facilitate learning based on cognitive preferences and learning styles of the other person.
- 505--The Language of Coaching introduces the concepts of metaphor, storytelling, and formulas to promote discovery. Participants will learn to recognize distinctions, yellow flag words, and how to synthesize the other person's words for the benefit of the other person.
- 506--Personal Coaching introduces skills and resources for helping people move forward in their personal lives. Participants will learn about goal setting, needs and values, and boundaries and standards.
- 507--Coaching Teams gives participants tools for using coaching skills in perhaps the most frequent application in a ministry setting, working with groups and teams of people. This course explores a model for teambuilding and overcoming dysfunctional behaviors within teams.
- 508--A Coach Approach to Evangelism and Discipleship will introduce a process for using coaching skills in helping individuals move forward in their faith movement. Participants will learn new ways to have faith conversations with people at various stages in the relationship to God.
The Columbia Partnership is currently receiving registrations for Fast Track 2008. Click here to register online, or download Fast Track 2008 Registration form.
Dates for Fast Track 2008
501 & 502: February 11-15, 2008
503 & 504: May 5-9, 2008
506 & 507: August 11-15, 2008
505 & 508: October 27-31, 2008
All Fast Track courses are held at Hollifield Leadership Center in Conover, NC at www.Hollifield.org. Hollifield also offers several of these courses at different times throughout the year if the Fast Track dates do not work into your schedule.
Cost for Fast Track 2008
The cost for the entire Fast Track process is $5,200. This price INCLUDES lodging, meals, and refreshment breaks at Hollifield, and all training and materials. For individuals courses the cost is $650 per class or $1,300 per week. Courses 501 & 502 are prerequisites for each of the other courses.
For additional information, contact Bill Copper at BCopper@TheColumbiaPartnership.org or 866.966.4TCP.
Total cost for 2008 - $5,200 - Includes training, class materials, lodging, meals, and refreshments on-site at Hollifield Leadership Center.
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