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Overview
In 2002, Rev. Jack Causey from the Center was approved by The Western North Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church to work with Catawba UMC in discerning their readiness to build a new church.  That process started a "spiritual friend" and mentoring relationship between Jack Causey and me which continues today.  Jack's wisdom, experience, insight and discernment have been essential resources during my transition to my present pastorate at Mays Chapel UMC near Maiden.  Jack works very effectively across denominational lines, ecumenically with clergy and laity of the various church traditions. Jack as a role model, enthusiastic advocate and wise counselor, has helped me focus on additional Center for Congregational Health training in church consultation and coaching in my continuing education during the next several years.”
Ralph Lepley, Ministers
United Methodist Church

Performance training for clergy – the Center guides ministers through strategic and goal-setting exercises to achieve better results in both personal and professional environments.

Whether a minister is hoping to increase effectiveness inside the church or enhance quality of life beyond congregational duties, coaching is a remarkable tool for helping bridge the gap between aspiration and reality. By cultivating and boosting a minister’s existing skills, resources, and creativity in a safe and challenging environment, coaching is the perfect way to explore a variety of professional and personal possibilities as well as articulate new goals.

The Center offers a personalized approach to coaching with programs designed around each minister’s individual needs and intentions. By helping ministers become more strategically focused while also energizing their sense of purpose and satisfaction, coaching provides significant benefits to congregations. Happier and more focused ministers are better able to serve congregations for long, productive tenures.

Most coaching takes place with a carefully matched professional coach in 2-4 telephone meetings per month. Coaches are also available to clients via email. For a cost-effective way to support your minister, coaching is one of the most direct and valuable services of the Center.