Christian Coaching Resources

Right Out of the Blocks, by Jerome Daley

Excerpted from the Spring 2008 issue of the Journal of Christian Coaching, Jerome Daley, CACC Director of Member Services discusses some of the critical first steps in establishing a successful coaching practice.

Rules of Relationship, by Mary Verstraete

Excerpted from the Spring 2008 issue of the Journal of Christian Coaching, Mary Verstraete, CACC Vice President and Director of Coach Training explains CACC’s corporate "rules of relationship," and challenges coaches to consider their own personal “rules of relationship.”

The Art of Coaching, by Mary Verstraete

Excerpted from the Spring 2008 issue of the Journal of Christian Coaching, Mary Verstraete, CACC Vice President and Director of Coach Training stresses the roles of continuing education and strong support for coaches who desire to coach with excellence.

The Problem with Most Books on Leadership, by Jeff Myers, PhD

Excerpted his book Secrets of Everday Leaders, Jeff Myers, President of Passing the Baton lays out a clear basis for an understanding of leadership as the willingness to influence others.
(Used with permission.)

Everyday Conversations with Teens, by Roger Erdvig

Roger Erdvig, President of CACC encourages parents to use the basic skills of good coaching in their interactions with their teens to build relationship and to foster growth in responsibility and character.

When Boomers Retire, by John C. Horton

John C. Horton, founder and principal of Collier Brown & Co. challenges today's organizational leaders to face the coming leadership succession crisis precipitated by the widespread retirement of baby boomers in the next 10 years.
(Used with permission.)

Evidence-based coaching: Flourishing or languishing?

This is a link to the online abstract for a research article by Anthony M. Grant and Michael J. Cavanagh, pioneers in coaching psychology. Very little research has been conducted in the field of coaching, and this article addresses the state of research today. Note: CACC welcomes inquiries from graduate and doctoral students regarding participation and assistance in conducting academic research in topics related to coaching. Contact RogerE@CACCoaching.com.

Essential Coach Training Manual Excerpt

Read a short portion of the Essential Coach Training Manual to get an idea of the typical weekly training schedule and the layout of the manual.

Leadership Coaching, Chapter 1, by Tony Stoltzfus

Leadership Coaching is one of the required texts in CACC's Essential Coaching Training. Download and read chapter one to investigate Christian Coaching.

(Used by permission of Tony Stoltzfus, www.coach22.com.)

Impact of Coaching on Non-Profits, by CompassPoint Nonprofit  Services
CompassPoint researched the impact of a year of coaching on 25 executive directors of Non-profit organizations. Read the executive summary to see how coaching can impact individuals and the organizations they lead.
(Used by permission of CompassPoint Nonprofit Services.)

When Not to Speak Up, by Tony Stoltzfus
Tony’s book Leadership Coaching covers the concept that it’s not always appropriate to say what you see in a coaching session. This except from Tony’s book helps coaches make the critical decision to stay quiet.
(Used by permission of Tony Stoltzfus, www.coach22.com.)