Divinely Gifted Discovery Academy
Divine Purpose Ministry Coach Certification
A 12-Week CCNI-Aligned Coach Training Program
for Ministers, Chaplains & Pastoral Counselors
70+ training hours · CCNI credential pathway · Ministry-specific coaching frameworks
Book Your Free ConsultationYou Were Called to Lead — Now Learn to Coach
As a minister or chaplain, people come to you in their most vulnerable moments — grief, burnout, crisis, and calling confusion. You've been trained to preach, teach, and counsel. But coaching is a different skill — one that empowers people to hear God for themselves and take action.
Without coaching skills, you risk carrying burdens that aren't yours, crossing into counseling territory, or watching gifted leaders burn out — including yourself.
The Divine Purpose Ministry Coach Certification gives you a proven, CCNI-aligned framework to coach with confidence, clarity, and Kingdom purpose.
Three Coaching Pillars for Ministry Professionals
Every session is designed around three areas that matter most to ministers and chaplains.
Pillar 1
Congregational & Pastoral Care Coaching
Coaching your congregation through life transitions, grief, family conflict, and purpose discovery — without crossing into counseling territory.
📖 Proverbs 20:5 — "The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out."
Pillar 2
Ministry Leadership & Burnout Recovery Coaching
Coaching ministry leaders, fellow pastors, and chaplains through burnout, calling crises, and rebuilding sustainable purpose-driven leadership.
📖 Isaiah 40:31 — "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength."
Pillar 3
Spiritual Formation & Discipleship Coaching
Coaching individuals and small groups through intentional spiritual formation, calling discovery, and discipleship that produces lasting Kingdom transformation.
📖 Romans 8:28–29 — "For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son."
12-Week Curriculum Overview
Integrating all 8 CCNI Core Christian Coaching Competencies with ministry-specific application — grounded in Scripture and shaped by your unique context.
Module 1 — Foundations of Christian Coaching
Weeks 1–4 · Establishing your coaching identity, ethics, and biblical framework
WEEK 1
Called to Coach: Identity & Theology
Distinguishing coaching from preaching, counseling & mentoring
WEEK 2
Ethical Standards & Faith Foundation
CCNI Code of Ethics in pastoral & chaplaincy settings
WEEK 3
Establishing the Coaching Relationship
Safety, confidentiality & trust with congregants
WEEK 4
Active Listening in Ministry
The Spirit-led art of hearing what is not being said
Module 2 — Coaching Skills & Ministry Application
Weeks 5–8 · Developing your coaching voice within your ministry context
WEEK 5
Powerful Questions
Spirit-led questions that unlock purpose & shift perspective
WEEK 6
Pastoral Care Coaching
Grief, transition, crisis & spiritual wilderness seasons
WEEK 7
Burnout Recovery Coaching
Compassion fatigue & calling erosion for ministry leaders
WEEK 8
Communication & Action Planning
Goals aligned with God's design & the leader's calling
Module 3 — Calling, Formation & Certification Readiness
Weeks 9–12 · Integrating the Four Destiny Themes & completing certification
WEEK 9
Design (Inward)
Uncovering God-given gifts, temperament & wiring
WEEK 10
Calling & Preparation
Mapping the journey God used to prepare you for purpose
WEEK 11
Passion (Forward)
Coaching toward God's forward call & legacy discipleship
WEEK 12
Certification Readiness
Observed session, self-assessment, mentor debrief & celebration
What You Receive When You Enroll
Everything you need to become a certified, confident Christian coach.
Training & Curriculum
- ✔ 70+ hours of CCNI-aligned coach training
- ✔ 12 live virtual cohort sessions (90 min each) via Zoom
- ✔ Ministry-specific coaching scripts & question banks
- ✔ DGDA Student Handbook — weekly spiritual formation companion
- ✔ Calling Discovery Workshop content (Tony Stoltzfus, Coach22.com)
- ✔ Four Destiny Themes: Design, Calling, Preparation & Passion
Support & Certification
- ✔ 5 observed peer coaching sessions with rubric feedback
- ✔ Mentor coaching from your program director
- ✔ CCNI Code of Ethics & Statement of Faith integration
- ✔ Burnout recovery & pastoral care coaching frameworks
- ✔ Certificate of Completion — Divine Purpose Ministry Coach
- ✔ Eligibility for CCNI Certified Christian Coach (CCC) credential
CCNI Credential Pathway
Accrediting Body: CCNI · Training Hours: 70+ · Competency Framework: All 8 CCNI Core Competencies · Delivery: 83%+ synchronous
Meet Your Program Director
Darlene Williamson
Founder, Divinely Gifted Discovery Academy
Darlene understands the unique pressures ministers and chaplains face — the weight of caring for others while your own calling needs tending. She designed this program to equip you with professional coaching skills rooted in Scripture, so you can serve your congregation and community with renewed clarity and sustainable purpose.
This isn't just another certification. It's a transformational journey that honors your calling and prepares you for the next level of Kingdom impact.
Common Questions
I'm already overwhelmed in ministry — how will I find time for a 12-week program?
Is this program worth the financial investment?
What's the difference between coaching and what I already do as a minister?
Do I need prior coaching experience to enroll?
What credential will I earn upon completion?
How is this different from secular coach training programs?
Your Calling Deserves This Next Step
God didn't call you to carry everyone's burden alone. He called you to equip, empower, and release others into their divine purpose.
Book a free consultation with Darlene to learn how this 12-week certification can transform your ministry — and your life.
Book Your Free ConsultationQuestions? Email Pathway2communicate@gmail.com