About Christian Coaching
History
The Center for the Advancement of Christian Coaching began as an informal relationship among several coach trainers in the fall of 2006. As they discussed the burgeoning Christian coaching movement, they began to see a need for an umbrella organization that would provide universally accepted standards and norms for distinctively Christian coaching, by providing the best training, support and resources for Christian coaches. In early 2007, CACC was officially formed, and immediately began providing training, speaking and consulting services to clients across the United States.
Vision
Our vision is to be a leader in the worldwide Christian coaching movement, and for Christian coaching to be a highly regarded people-helping profession.
Mission
Our mission is to advance the Christian coaching movement by providing everything Christian coaches need for exceptional and lasting impact.
Values/Guiding Principles
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Christian Worldview
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All we do is based upon a distinctively Christian worldview, which guides how we view others and develop relationships, how we do business, and how we train others to coach and lead.
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Team Leadership
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CACC is led by an in-house leadership team. Additionally, many individuals have had, and continue to have, significant input into the growth and development of CACC. Finally, we intentionally develop collaborative relationships with other leaders in the Christian coaching movement.
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Excellence
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Our standard of operations is excellence. If at any time we fail to meet our standard of excellence, we’ll take full responsibility and continue to work at it until we get it right.
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Superior Customer Service
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Customers and clients can expect superior customer service from CACC. Those who interact with us at any level will be treated with respect, warmth, and extraordinary attentiveness.
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Equip and Release
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Our passion is to equip others to have incalculable positive influence on others through coaching. Our greatest joy comes from seeing those we train and serve grow personally and professionally, and become abundantly successful in what they have been created to be and do.
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Definition of Coaching
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At CACC, we believe that coaching is a one-to-one, structured relationship in which a trained coach partners with a client for growth, change and forward-moving progress in the life of the client. The coaching relationship provides for the client a regular, safe, encouraging and Christ-centered forum to: 1) explore and clarify personal and professional values; 2) create specific action plans for achieving goals and pursuing dreams; and 3) wrestle through life and leadership challenges.
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Coaching as a Profession
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For Christian coaching to have maximum long-term impact, it must attain the status of “profession.” Christian coaches must be extensively trained and held to rigorous and ongoing professional certification standards.
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International Coach Federation (ICF) Coaching Competencies and Ethics
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CACC fully endorses ICF coaching competencies and ethical standards. All of our coach training programs are designed to meet or exceed ICF standards.
Senior Staff
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Roger Erdvig, President
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Roger Erdvig, a Professional Leadership Coach and Certified Coach Trainer, holds a Master of Education degree from Regent University, and has experience in adult education and church, organizational, and business leadership. Currently serving as the President and Founder of CACC, Roger’s life purpose is to equip and support men and women who are on the front lines of developing the next generation of culture-shaping leaders.
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Mary Verstraete, Vice President
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Mary Verstaete is Vice President and Co-Founder of CACC. Over the course of a long and fruitful career in leadership, adult education, and organizational development, Mary has equipped many people to live lives of purpose and fulfillment, and helped several organizations to function with compelling vision and high levels of effectiveness. Mary is a Professional Leadership Coach, Certified Coach Trainer, Gallup StrengthsFinder Coach®, and Organizational Development Consultant. Mary’s greatest passion is to come alongside Christian leaders, investing in their lives and in their God-given vision.
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Jerome Daley, Director of Member Services
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Jerome Daley, former pastor and author of five books on purposeful living, has a Masters degree from Columbia International University and Doctorate from Wagner Leadership Institute. Jerome is a Professional Leadership Coach, Certified PDP ProScan Administrator, Church Consultant, and founder of Purpose Coach. His great passion is to inspire and equip people toward spiritual intimacy and purposeful leadership. His lesser passions include cycling, mountain climbing, traveling with his family, and enjoying gourmet food and wine.
News & Events
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CACC Staff Coaches
Senior CACC staff members are available for a limited number of coaching clients through their individual coaching practices. In addition to their work with CACC, Roger Erdvig, Mary Verstraete, and Jerome Daley are each successful professional coaches. more...
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MasterMind Groups Formed
As of June, CACC Member Services now includes facilitation of free peer-support MasterMind groups themed around Business Coaching, New Coaches, etc. For more information, contact Member Services at 336-643-5377 more...
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Worship Conference Speaker
CACC Director of Member Services Jerome Daley will be speaking on May 17 in Buffalo, NY, at the Christian Musician Summit. His topics will include Warriors & Artists: Managing the Creative Temperament and From Worship Leader to Worship Coach. more...