Tag: Naomi Garcia

Coaching is like knitting

Coaching can be hard to describe. Naomi Garcia suggests that knitting–making and connecting loops into something attractive and useful–is similar to the coaching experience.

Embracing a third way

Naomi Garcia examines scripture and encourages others to join her in the anti-racism initiative of The Michigan Conference. It’s the third way; a Jesus thing to do.

Great training opportunities ahead

Coach training and the Readiness to Launch network are two excellent online offerings from the conference office of Congregational Vibrancy. Sign up now! 

Travel a new road with coach training

Step up your effectiveness as a leader and help others do the same. Basic Coach Training is your road to fresh insights and new action.

Looking through a window lens

People have choices to make during this time of physical distancing. Naomi Garcia chooses to go to her window to experience an early-morning time of discovery and rest.

Sign up for free coaching session

20 days of free coaching will be available to all pastors and laity in The Michigan Conference starting Feb. 7. Sign up and start the year refreshed.

Coaches keep dreams alive

Coaches training begins next week. This is a great opportunity to enhance your personal and professional life while helping others by asking deep-diving questions to encourage new perspectives.

Value of coaching explained

High-quality coaching is coming to the Michigan Conference. A 16-week online training experience begins in October. Here’s how you can benefit.

Become unstuck through coaching

Coaching can turn obstacles into opportunities and frustrations into goals. The  first of two tiers of training launches this October. Be among the first to register.

Profile in leadership

Meet the Michigan Conference’s Associate Director for Congregational Vibrancy, Naomi Garcia.