Become a Catalyst for Transformation
At the Global Center for Coaching, we believe coaching is more than a skill – it’s a calling. Our globally recognized coach training program equips you to become a catalyst for meaningful change in others’ lives.
- Thousands Trained Worldwide
- A Legacy Since 2005
- ICF & CCNI Accredited Program
Rooted in Christ-centered transformation, grounded in professional excellence, and delivered in a flexible, affordable format, our program is designed for those ready to align their faith with a globally respected coaching practice.
About the Global Center for Coaching
Since 2005, we’ve equipped thousands of leaders, pastors, professionals, and everyday people with the tools to guide others toward meaningful growth.
Whether you’re exploring coaching as a personal development tool or pursuing a professional credentialed career, our mission is the same: to help you become a catalyst for transformation in the lives of others.
What Sets Us Apart?
World-Class & Accredited
We maintain world-class standards, accredited by both the International Coaching Federation (ICF – Level 2) and Christian Coaches Network International.
Christ-Centered & Transformational
Since 2005, we’ve led the way in faith-based coach training. Learn coaching that aligns with your faith and facilitates lasting transformation.
Affordable & Accessible
Earn your Advanced Certificate in Transformational Coaching (ACTC) for just $6,300 or take individual courses for $700 each. All courses are live on Zoom.
Three Ways to Grow with Us
The Global Center for Coaching is your springboard to serve as a catalyst for deep, Christ-centered transformation – whether you want to strengthen your relational impact, enhance your current role with professional skills development, or become a professional credentialed coach.
Personal Development
Grow in your calling with world-class, Christ-centered training. Coaching skills can be a catalyst for transformation that multiply your impact. Explore how coaching skills can change lives – including your own.
Professional Development
Enhance your current role. Get premier training at an affordable cost. Coaching is a professional development tool that equips you to ignite growth and lead others through meaningful change. See how you can become more effective.
Become a Professional Coach
Launch and grow your own coaching practice. Add a revenue stream while doing enjoyable, meaningful work. Meet the highest global standard in training and propel others toward their God-given potential.
Our Program:
Advanced Certificate in
Transformational Coaching (ACTC)
Our comprehensive ACTC program empowers you with world-class skills and a faith-integrated approach to coaching. Pioneering ICF-aligned coaching education from a Christian perspective – first as a seminary pioneer, now as a global leader.
What ACTC Includes:
- 170+ ICF and CCNI approved coach training hours
- One-on-one mentoring, supervision & skills assessment
- 80+ logged hours of hands-on coaching experience
- A holistic, faith-integrated curriculum rooted in scripture
- A clear pathway to pursue your ICF and/or CCNI credentials
- A lifetime foundation for transformative conversations
You’ll Learn How To:
- Build profound trust and create powerful relationships
- Coach through change, transition, and transformation
- Master the art of language that moves people toward purpose
- Confidently launch and grow your own coaching practice or ministry
- Lead with clarity, wisdom, and confidence in any context
Specialize Your Calling
Want to go deeper in a particular area? Pursue a Coaching Concentration. Each concentration sharpens your impact in your area of influence.
Leadership Coaching
Life Vision &
Enhancement Coaching
Coaching in Ministry
What Our Students Say
Hear from those who have experienced the power of our training firsthand.
I was reminded this week just how much a coach approach fits into the Christian context of church, ministry and relationships. I believe coaching, a coach approach, and coaching tools are truly expressions of the second greatest command, to love others.
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Stacy W.
Coaching has given me a far better toolkit for asking better questions and more effectively getting to the heart of what makes a person tick – what is motivating them, what they are longing for, and how can the gospel speak to that.
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Jason D.
The program is perfect for anyone who wants to learn a new way of thinking that truly helps people move forward.
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Paula S.
As founders of MarriageTeam, a nonprofit that trains Christian couples to be marriage coaches and places couples with our trained coaches, my wife and I attended the Western Coaching Program. The program was exceptionally well done and provided the coaching framework that we teach all our coach couples. The program not only improved our skills but also gave us practical tools that we applied directly to our training program. Proof of its success can be found in a recent report from a first time coach couple – We just finished our third meeting tonight. The divorce is off and all are under the same roof again…Praise God.
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Al R.
Vancouver, WA
I am very happy to report that the coaching program has been worth its weight in gold. I use the tools and strategies that I learned every day. New and different opportunities keep appearing in my life because of the things that I learned in this program. I appreciate the opportunity to stretch my thinking about the best ways to coach people through all the different excellent professors in the program. I continue to coach the hundreds of people on staff at my Church, Bayside Community Church. I also work as an executive coach for business leaders in the Sacramento area. The skills that you will learn and practice in this program will also allow you to deepen your current relationships. In a very short period of time your life could take on a different tone and hue. Jump in, you will be happy you did.
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Gil S.
My experience prepared me to enter the world of coaching, by equipping me with the education, tools, and confidence needed. My time was filled with stellar teachers, mentors, and coaches who helped me look at my own obstacles and get me to a place personally that I always hoped I would be.
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Amy T.
San Jose, CA
With my first class, I fell in love with coaching and the potential I saw. The instructors are outstanding and truly encourage their students. Coaching taught me that people already know the answers they need to move ahead in life and ministry choices. Now I see my passion coming to life as I train leaders in ministries and parachurch organizations to use coaching to encourage people to take ownership for their spiritual growth. Most often, these people don’t need to be told what to do. They already know. They just need the confidence to do it, and coaching provides that confidence.
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Lauri S.
Saratoga, CA
Coaching caught me by surprise. As a lay leader in my local church I was hoping to find new skills to help those I serve. I found that and so much more. I found a better way to listen, which helped me to ask better questions, which led those I serve to take ownership of the choices they made. I also found a new career path as a personal coach. Western Seminary has a top-notch coaching staff with skills designed to bring out the best in each student.
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Felicia L.
Mountain View, CA
The program has been valuable and prepared me well, I believe, for coaching within my church ministry and now launching into a coaching practice.
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Randy M.
I believe the instructors of the program are some of the best coaches in the world. They really were amazing to watch and learn from! Coaching has the power to transform lives!
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Natalie T.
At Compassion International, we are able to serve our volunteers in a much deeper way through coaching. Our volunteers, or Child Advocates, are champions for children in poverty and endeavor to “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” We believe that the best advocacy is initiated and pursued by an Advocate and coaching has helped us design an environment where they can do their best work.
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Ian D.
Milwaukie, OR
The coaching program greatly sharpened my coaching skillsets. I appreciated how the instructors modeled pure coaching and challenged the students to practice so our confidence and competence would mature. Thanks to this program, I have personal clients and group coach for multiple non-profits in my city.
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Jenelle M.
As an experienced consultant and executive coach, I enrolled in Western’s MA of leadership, with an emphasis on coaching. My goal is to deepen my theological framework in order to have an even greater impact with my clients. This program and the professors are providing exactly what I hoped for; a Christ-centered approach that is practical, honoring my unique experience as an adult student and challenging me to go to the next level as a Christian and professional.
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Karen H.
Portland, OR
Coaching is not a new idea…it is really God’s idea for deeper growth to what He has planted in us and others. As believers we are to come alongside others to help cultivate the growth that God already knows is possible.
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Sharon V.
Coaching is a tool for positive life change – for the coach and the client. The program is perfect for anyone who wants to work with people who are serious about growing in self-awareness and self-direction in their life and profession.
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Ken E.
Since I graduated, I’ve become a coaching machine! I use it in ministry, at work, even in casual conversations. It’s like having a secret superpower to help people unlock their potential and become more productive. Coaching has become an essential part of my life, both personally and professionally. I use it to help my direct reports reach their full potential, and I’ve also found it to be incredibly effective in reducing my own stress levels and boosting my productivity. In fact, I’ve even started using coaching techniques in my everyday conversations, and I’ve been amazed at how much it’s improved my ability to connect with others and build stronger relationships. Honestly, I’m so grateful I learned these coaching skills. It’s been an amazing tool to have in my arsenal, and I can’t wait to see how I continue to use it in the future!
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Dean C.
Fremont, CA
I specifically choose this coaching certification program because of their Christian environment and smaller more intimate class sizes. I wanted to get the most from the program and feel that this environment gave me what I was looking for. I can recommend this program if your goal is to be ICF ready and/or the best coach you can be.
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Mike T.
Salem, OR
As a licensed marriage & family therapist, I attended a coach training from another school and I wasn’t impressed by what I saw. What a difference in the training! The coach trainers presented coaching in a way that showed me how biblical, Christ-centered, and powerful it could be. Now, coaching is a vital part of my ministry, both as a therapist and as I start a coaching practice. With coaching, I have truly effective tools to work with people who want change in their lives. I highly recommend this training to anyone looking for usable ministry skills.
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Dan J.
El Dorado Hills, CA
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