Professional Coach Training 2025
This in-depth training develops leader effectiveness by empowering others to unlock their potential. Coaching is about bringing out the best in individuals, teams, and organizations. Instead of fixing or solving problems, coaching is a discovery-based process for sustainable results.
Presenter, Naomi Garcia
Naomi García, is a member of the Michigan Conference staff. An aspiring disciple rarely satisfied with the latest take on how The Holy One calls, moves, shapes, beckons, equips, comforts and companions; shuttling between the discipline of mind and the art of soul. Naomi is a facilitator intrigued and longing for inclusive inclusion; Consultant negotiating the wide spaces between meddling and staying home; Mediator stirred by the courage of truth-telling and re-discovering the edges of compassion; Coach channeling Curious George and Hiccup.
To learn more
Have questions? Please contact:
Naomi García, MI Conference Lead Coach
ngarcia@michiganumc.org
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WHAT
Michigan Conference coaches are highly trained, meeting instruction requirements of Professional Certified coaches. These requirements begin with five introductory courses on-demand (asynchronous) online (24 hours total), plus five session courses (taken in any order).
WHO
Professional Coach Training is for anyone who wants to learn the skills to coach others while also growing in your own life, relationships, leadership abilities and ministry.
WHEN
Leveraging Transitions
Mondays, September 8, 15, 22 + 29, 2025.
4:30 - 7:30 pm CT / 5:30 - 8:30 pm ET.
Multiple breaks with a 30-minute meal break.
Coaching Venues: Peers, Supervisors, Insiders & Outsiders
Mondays, October 6, 20, 27 and November 3, 2025.
4:30 - 7:30 pm CT / 5:30 - 8:30 pm ET.
Multiple breaks.
*No session on October 13.
Intercultural Awareness
Mondays, November 10, 17, 24 + December 01, 2025.
4:30 - 7:30 pm CT / 5:30 - 8:30 pm ET.
Multiple breaks with a 30-minute meal break.
Intercultural Mindsets
Mondays, January 05, 12, 26, and February 02, 2026.
4:30 - 7:30 pm CT / 5:30 - 8:30 pm ET.
Multiple breaks with a 30-minute meal break.
*No session on January 19.
Group Coaching
Mondays, February 16, 23 + March 02 + 09, 2026.
4:30 - 7:30 pm CT / 5:30 - 8:30 pm ET.
Multiple breaks with a 30-minute meal break.
Group Mentor Coaching Course
Monday, March 16, 2026
5:30-7:30 pm ET / 4:30 - 6:30 pm CT.
*2-hour session
Mondays, March 23 + 30, 2026.
5:30 - 8:30 pm ET / 4:30 - 7:30 pm CT.
*3-hour sessions
All sessions have multiple breaks.
COST
- $420 registration each fifth of four (4) sessions.*
- Don’t let finances sabotage your coach training.
- Contact Naomi García, ngarcia@michiganumc.org, for options.
- Your networks may include financial help.
- Scholarships available for multiethnic learner coaches.
*Asynchronous Coaching Foundations ($75.00) is required before or with first Professional Coach Training courses taken.
*Group Mentor Coaching Course ($325).
WHERE
Courses are taught via ZOOM.
Last Updated on April 8, 2025