Christian Coaches Network Intl upcoming events

The Bench - A Supportive Community for Men (October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

THE BENCH - A Supportive Community for
Men in Christian Coaching

Attention men!

Might you benefit both personally and professionally by participating in a men’s-only community of Christian coaches?

The Bench is a twice monthly online meet-up on the 1st and 3rd Fridays in which we can find support (and frank feedback when desired) while discussing coaching-related issues and sharing best-practices success stories.

Join Dave Peterson and Thomas Kenyon in bringing to light the topics that are common to men who have chosen a career as a Christian coach; from the challenges of being a solopreneur to the excitement of being used by God to help our clients experience the victorious life that Jesus purchased for each of us. You’ll find all this and more at The Bench!

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Attendees will receive One (1) CCRU for this event. This will count towards CCNI's continuing resource requirements for credentialing and other organizations affiliated with Christian Coaching and CCNI. Please note our community groups are not recorded.

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Your Community Facilitators

David H Peterson has been a pastor and church planter for most of his adult life. He entered full-time into coaching in late 2016 helping "Christian influencers live out their purpose so they can have a positive impact on the world for God's glory".

He holds an MDiv from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, the CPLC from Professional Christian Coaching Institute and the AGAC with the Assemblies of God.

He loves to travel and has taught in the Baltics, Eastern Europe, Africa, and India.

Dave and the love of his life, Julie, have been married 45 years, live in Western Connecticut, and have four married adult children and seven grandchildren.

Thomas Kenyon is a late-in-life Christ-follower, who almost immediately after a dramatic conversion experience at age 44 began ministering to men. After successful decade-plus runs in three varied business fields, he attended the Professional Christian Coaching Institute in order to become proficient in serving men as a life coach.

By the grace of God, Thomas and his bride, Lorene, recently celebrated their 34th anniversary. They enjoy having their two married daughters living within 20 minutes of their home in Sarasota, FL so that their 4 grandkids can visit frequently!

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Discover CCNI (October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Would you benefit from a supportive community of like-minded Christian coaches who are growing their coaching skills, building their coaching practices, and supporting one another to their full potential?

Since 1998, Christian Coaches Network International has been serving Christian coaches by offering credentials, webinars, learning communities and a network to help you reach your full potential, all from a Christian faith perspective.

Join us at Discover CCNI, the place for Christian coaches to discover if CCNI membership is a right fit for you as we overview the benefits of membership, share upcoming events and answer your questions. Reserve your spot today and mark your calendar!

Coaching in the Church Learning Community (October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Imagine a church where every member is equipped with the tools to deepen their spiritual connections, overcome challenges, and achieve personal growth in Christ. Our monthly Coaching in the Church community group meeting is a shared discussion format to help Christian Coaches create a dynamic coaching program that fosters unity and spiritual flourishing in their churches and faith-based organizations. We take a coach approach to our monthly conversation and build our discussion around needs that arise on developing a coaching niche in the church.

Past Coaching Topics:

How to define a compelling vision for your coaching program that aligns with your church's mission and values.
Discovering the essential steps to lay the groundwork for a solid coaching program, such as: identifying potential coaches, establishing program goals, and creating a coaching framework and structure.
Exploring effective coaching techniques tailored for spiritual development and discipleship within the church community.
Listen and share real-life success stories and gain insights into overcoming common obstacles faced when initiating coaching programs in a church setting.
Occasionally, we will have a thought partner who will deliver content for us to ponder and add to our coaching portfolio in the church.

Come to our monthly meeting prepared to receive and share ideas on how to introduce coaching to your congregation and faith-based organizations.

Your Facilitators

Ken Kessler

Ken has a great love for the local church. His thirty-five years of ministry have been built around ministries of the local church. He loves to see the church live to its full Kingdom potential and has devoted his life to find ways to assist churches and their leaders.

Ken presently serves as Director for the Empowering Coaching Network at the Baptist General Association of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. Ken has been coaching church leaders and churches since 2004 and has earned his PCC status through International Coach Federation. In 1995, Ken earned a Doctor of Ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His learning emphasis has been on coaching church members and leaders to grow in their learning capacities in personal, spiritual, and leadership areas.

He has served on the BGAV staff and lived in Richmond area since 2008. Ken is known best as the husband of Teresa Vaughn of Greenville, SC, and the father of three sons, Kevin, Bryan, and Jacob.

Bob Weinkle

Bob is an award-winning leader with over 35 years of experience in the military, corporate, federal government, and non-profit sectors. Bob is a published author, speaker, instructor, facilitator and served as an Associate Professor of Leadership and Management at Georgia Institute of Technology and Morehouse College. Bob holds credentials as a CCNI Certified Professional Christian Coach (CPCC), ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and a NCDA Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP)™. He is the founder of Trifecta Coaching and Leadership Consulting where he provides leadership and career coaching services.

Bob’s educational background: MS in Organizational Behavior & Executive Coaching; University of Texas-Dallas; MS in Logistics Management, Florida Institute of Technology; BS degree in Communications, University of Tennessee; and a graduate of Harvard University’s National Leadership Preparedness Initiative (NPLI) executive program.

As a retired senior military officer and a retired federal senior supervisor, he has lived and worked in over 22 countries around the world and found God’s love for people in each location.

New Member Orientation (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Are you a new member to CCNI? This is the place to start. Come join us as we review the benefits of membership and help you connect to meaningful community, learning opportunities and next step points on your journey. Take your first steps into CCNI and learn more about your membership opportunities! This is your next step!

Exploring Core Competencies from a Christian Perspective (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Core Competencies Learning Community

Join Ben Olsen, PCC, CPCC, AG4 and Director of Coach Education & Training at Global Center for Coaching

Each month we will explore a Core Competency together through the Christian coaching lens. We will meet the 4th Monday each month from 1-2 pm ET.

In this community learning group we will spend time unpacking each of the 8 core coaching competency areas as outlined by the International Coaching Federation. We will explore how our unique understanding of the core coaching competencies builds up and prepares people to answer God’s invitation to join Him. How can we, as Christians, leverage our faith and God’s principles to answer the call to equip others. This is a time where we will discover what makes us as believers uniquely fitted to be industry leaders using a biblical foundation to approach our professional skills.

A former professional actor turned spiritual growth coach, Benjamin Olsen brings over 25 years of experience as a facilitator, instructor, and program developer. He specializes in relational coaching, pastoral care, and personal development, helping individuals and teams grow through authentic connection and experiential learning. As Program Director at the Global Center for Coaching, Benjamin trains coaches to be agents of transformation in the lives of others. Discover more about the Global Center for Coaching and upcoming offerings www.globalcenterforcoaching.org.

Leadership Book Short-takes (October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

"Short-takes"

No time to read an entire book? Not to worry. Join with other members in our CCNI community to hear an executive summary with Biblical applications.

In addition to receiving a dozen or so highlighted insights from this month's book, members will benefit from interaction with other participants.

As coaches, we tend to do most of our work alone. Let's set aside time to purposefully come together for prayer, encouragement, and refreshment while learning from best practices to enhance our knowledge and understanding.

"You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read."

-Charlie "Tremendous" Jones

Short-takes will be offered on the 4th Tuesday of each month, January through October.

This Month's Book: "Life Mastery" by Bob Shank

Does your life feel out of control? If there is one thing business professionals are good at, it is maximizing their career potential. If there is one thing they struggle with, it is maximizing their life potential.

In LifeMastery, readers will discover how to mesh their personal goals with their relationships with God and with others. Marketplace mentor Bob Shank unpacks a mission - driven plan that can move readers from the frustration of goal overload to the excellence and satisfaction of maximum life potential. He reveals six keys that unlock potential for full, abundant life that includes career, relationships and a vibrant spiritual life. By learning from Jesus, the Master of Life, we can learn to master our lives.

Hosted by:

Susan Litwiller, MNC, Ed.S., MBA, currently serves as CCNI's Secretary. She is passionate about learning and boasts a self-proclaimed title as a "Resource Junkie".

Coffee with the Executive Director (October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Meet CCNI's Executive Director: Dr. Brian Tracy

CCNI members, you’re invited to join our new Executive Director, Dr. Brian Tracy, for a special Member Listening Tour.

Brian wants to begin his leadership by getting to know you—our members—and hearing firsthand about your experience with CCNI.

Come ready to connect and share:

What do you value most about CCNI?
What would you like to see more of?
How can CCNI better serve and support you?
What hopes do you have for CCNI’s future?

This will be an informal, interactive conversation and an opportunity to meet Brian, connect with fellow members, and help shape CCNI’s next season.

Come be heard. Come connect. Help us build CCNI’s future together.

About Brian Tracy

Brian Tracy is CCNI’s Executive Director. Brian holds the PCC and CPCC credentials and holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership. Brian has been a pastor for 42 years and an Executive Presbyter overseeing pastors for 24 years. Brian is also an adjunct seminary professor, leadership coach and certified conflict mediation trainer

The Bench - A Supportive Community for Men (November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

THE BENCH - A Supportive Community for
Men in Christian Coaching

Attention men!

Might you benefit both personally and professionally by participating in a men’s-only community of Christian coaches?

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Coaching the Brain: A Spirit-Led & Science-Informed Community Group (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

A Neuroscience Coaching Learning Community

In today’s coaching world, tools abound—but transformation runs deeper than technique.

As Christian coaches, we are uniquely positioned to bring not only professional skill but also spiritual insight into every conversation. When we understand how the brain works—and how the Spirit leads—we create coaching experiences that foster true and lasting change.

Join us for a powerful gathering of like-minded Christian coaches exploring the intersection of neuroscience, coaching, and biblical wisdom.

In this Community Group, we will:

Discover how coaching the brain enhances breakthroughs for your clients
Learn key neuroscience principles through a biblical lens
Engage in Spirit-led conversations around mindset, renewal, and transformation
Connect with other Christian coaches committed to both excellence and faith
Walk away with practical tools and inspiration to use in your coaching practice immediately

This is more than just another event—it’s the beginning of a kingdom-minded community where you can grow in confidence, competence, and Christ-centered coaching.

Whether you’re new to brain-based coaching or have been integrating it for years, this space will refresh your calling, equip your mind, and sharpen your skills.

Facilitated by:

Susan Litwiller. Susan has served as CCNI's secretary and director of eduation and has a wild passion for neuroscience and coaching. As a certified Master NeuroCoach, she focuses on finding the limiting beliefs that keep people stuck from engaging fully in God's design for their lives. Using humor and a plethora of resources, she enjoys encouraging others to show up as their best selves.

Doreen Steenland. Doreen is an executive coach, Registered Nurse, and certified embodiment coach who teaches the neuroscience of lasting change through interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB), emotional intelligence, and nervous system regulation. Her work integrates brain science with a Christian perspective on transformation.She trains embodied faith, where truth moves from belief to lived experience.

Drawing Out the Heart: A Theological Reflection on the Four C’s of Coaching Rev. Vincent Tauriello, M.Div., PCC (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Drawing Out the Heart: A Theological Reflection on the Four C’s of Coaching

Rev. Vincent Tauriello, M.Div., PCC

What if coaching is more than a helpful leadership skill? What if it is a way of imitating God?

Join us for a one-hour theological reflection on the Four C's of Coaching© from Drawing Out the Heart. Together we'll explore how Scripture reveals a God who listens deeply, asks meaningful questions, creates awareness, and invites people to respond in faith. Through guided reflection and conversation, we'll consider how our coaching can more faithfully reflect God's character and become an expression of loving our neighbor.

Designed for Christian coaches, this interactive workshop offers space to deepen your theology of coaching, reflect on your own practice, and be encouraged alongside others seeking to coach with greater wisdom, humility, and grace.

Vincent Tauriello is a professional coach, coach trainer, and pastor. He was ordained in 1998 and served churches in NY, MA, MD and PA. He received his coaching certification in 2018 and founded By Design Coaching where he coaches leaders and teams in the church and the workplace to increase their capacity, improve their competency and reap the rewards. Drawing on pastoral ministry and years of coaching experience, he created the Coaching Foundations Training where he equips others to listen well, ask wise questions, and help people grow in clarity, responsibility, and faithfulness. His book Drawing Out the Heart reflects his commitment to coaching as a biblically grounded practice of love and service. Vincent is an avid baseball fan, appreciator or great music, and a lover of his family.

Writer's Workshop - November (November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Christian Coach Writers Group

Helping Christian coaches who feel called to write – to write.

Are you called by God to write? If the answer is no, don’t waste your time. If the answer is yes, then anything less is disobedience. Don’t worry about publishing, posting, or profiting. Write for an audience of the One who really matters. Write as an act of obedience. Write because you must.

Presenters: Pam Mertz and Rich Weigel

Christian Coaches who are called to write have an opportunity to gather, connect, support, learn and encourage one another in the writing process.

If you have a thought to write, or have published books, and anywhere in between, this Writer’s Group has a place for you! We have provided this space for a couple of years now and it continues to be a very fruitful space for Christian coaches who also write to gain traction in this process.

Coaches coach and writers write! Come and be a part of this space where we “explore the more” God has for each of us in this space of writing.

Our Writing Group will be answering some of the following questions while at the same time, pushing each other to accomplish some writing that we can post, publish, or present.

What do you feel compelled to write about?
What’s burning in your heart that someone else needs to read?
Who is going to benefit from what you write?
What are they going to do with it after they’ve read it?
What makes it important if Jesus was reading it?

We will have three 90-minute meetings for our CCNI Writing Group. At each meeting there will be a presenter who has posted or published to talk about some of the things they do to build their writing. We’ll use a “Listening to Speaker Protocol” to provide you an opportunity to ask questions. We will also have breakout rooms for you to talk about:

• What you want to write,
• What you’ll have written by the next meeting, and
• How you will be held accountable to get that writing done.
• There will also be a Google Form to fill out after each session.

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Attendees will receive One (1.5) CCRU for this event. This will count towards CCNI's continuing resource requirements for credentialing and other organizations affiliated with Christian Coaching and CCNI. Please note our community groups are not recorded.

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Pamela Mertz, CPLC, CPCC, PCC is the President and Founder of BluePrint Life Coaching, LLC, member of ICF and CCNI. She serves as Director of Education at CCNI and a regular presenter for groups, helping them through the study of her books, Truth about Church Wounds and Listen IN, both available on Amazon.

She is trained leadership life coach and is on faculty at PCCI. As a writing coach, she encourages Christian writers to share their downloads from God. She is a certified QI Coach for healthcare teams by IEHSS at University of NH, a certified Strengths Finders Coach, and a certified facilitator for Partnership Enhancement through Academy of Communication in Healthcare (ACH ) for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. One of her favorite roles is as Director of Discipleship Coaches at Promised Land Living, a nonprofit, international ministry of discipleship in how to live and remain in that promised, abundant life in Christ.

Pam is working on her third “God-help” series book to be published in early 2026. Her writing is also available to read on the CCNI Blog and the Blog on her webpage.

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Dr. Weigel, (Rich), CPLC, CPCC, is immediate past president at CCNI. He has been involved in the field of education for over 30 years. He is a Leadership, Visioning, and Talent Coach specializing in the field of education. He is the CEO of ProEdCoach, a coaching and training group working with Christian schools to implement Christian Project-Based Learning.

His 2 books, Equipping Christian Leaders, and Simple But True are available on Amazon. He has articles with insight for you to read on the CCNI Website and his ProEdCoach webpage. He is currently working on a book to be called Leading God’s Way for Lasting Impact and a book to be called Vision Getting and Keeping.

Rich is also working on his Professional Educator Coach Network (PECN) to change the education system in the country. He is creating curriculum to train educators in a coach approach.

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More Than a Retreat Agenda: Designing Moments That MatterWorkshop by Gina Marie (November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

More Than a Retreat Agenda: Designing Moments That Matter

What becomes possible when you move beyond what a retreat is “supposed” to include?

In this interactive, faith-centered workshop, you’ll explore how to partner with God and use the stories, memories, gifts, and tools He’s already placed in your hands to create meaningful retreat moments. Through creative exercises, coaching questions, and small-group conversations, you’ll begin shaping an experience that helps your clients connect, discover, and grow.

Get a taste of the work we do inside Signature Retreat Method™, a CCNI-accredited program, and leave with a fresh possibility for your own retreat. The next Signature Retreat Method Cohort begins December 2. Inquire Here.

Bio

Gina Marie, PCC, is the creator of the Signature Retreat Method™ Program and a leading expert in helping Christian coaches and creative entrepreneurs build premium, relationship-driven businesses through profitable signature retreats. After more than 12 years in the coaching industry and hosting her own retreats across the country, she’s discovered that retreats aren’t just unforgettable experiences—they’re one of the most powerful ways to build trust, attract premium clients, and create sustainable business growth.

Women in Christian Coaching Community (November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Women in Christian Coaching Community

A Community of Christian Coaches Collaborating in Sisterhood and Mastery to Multiply Kingdom Impact.

Facilitated by: TerryAnn Porter, CCC

November: As we approach a new year of opportunities, we are excited to welcome Pamela Mertz for a special November conversation focused on planning ahead for 2027. This interactive discussion will help Christian women coaches clarify their vision, identify strategic priorities, and build momentum for sustainable growth in their coaching businesses. Together, we will explore practical ways to align our goals with God’s calling, equipping each woman to step into the new year with confidence, purpose, and greater Kingdom impact.

Women in Christian Coaching is a gathering place for women serving as Christian coaches who desire to grow in sisterhood, collaboration, and coaching mastery. Together, we share wisdom, strengthen our God-given gifts, and encourage one another to expand our Kingdom impact.

We would love to see you in this community event. These sessions are not recorded.

This community is united in purpose—raising up confident leaders, deepening spiritual growth, and equipping women to influence the world for Christ through their coaching.

Each month, we dive into meaningful topics chosen by the participants, creating space for real conversation, practical learning, and Spirit-led connection.

New Member Orientation (November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Exploring Core Competencies from a Christian Perspective (November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Core Competencies Learning Community

Join Ben Olsen, PCC, CPCC, AG4 and Director of Coach Education & Training at Global Center for Coaching

Each month we will explore a Core Competency together through the Christian coaching lens.

Discover CCNI (November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Coaching in the Church Learning Community (November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Past Coaching Topics:

How to define a compelling vision for your coaching program that aligns with your church's mission and values.
Discovering the essential steps to lay the groundwork for a solid coaching program, such as: identifying potential coaches, establishing program goals, and creating a coaching framework and structure.
Exploring effective coaching techniques tailored for spiritual development and discipleship within the church community.
Listen and share real-life success stories and gain insights into overcoming common obstacles faced when initiating coaching programs in a church setting.
Occasionally, we will have a thought partner who will deliver content for us to ponder and add to our coaching portfolio in the church.

Come to our monthly meeting prepared to receive and share ideas on how to introduce coaching to your congregation and faith-based organizations.

Your Facilitators

Ken Kessler

He has served on the BGAV staff and lived in Richmond area since 2008. Ken is known best as the husband of Teresa Vaughn of Greenville, SC, and the father of three sons, Kevin, Bryan, and Jacob.

Bob Weinkle

As a retired senior military officer and a retired federal senior supervisor, he has lived and worked in over 22 countries around the world and found God’s love for people in each location.

The Bench - A Supportive Community for Men (November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

THE BENCH - A Supportive Community for
Men in Christian Coaching

Attention men!

Might you benefit both personally and professionally by participating in a men’s-only community of Christian coaches?

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Your Community Facilitators

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The Bench - A Supportive Community for Men (December 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

THE BENCH - A Supportive Community for
Men in Christian Coaching

Attention men!

Might you benefit both personally and professionally by participating in a men’s-only community of Christian coaches?

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Your Community Facilitators

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Coaching the Brain: A Spirit-Led & Science-Informed Community Group (December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

A Neuroscience Coaching Learning Community

In today’s coaching world, tools abound—but transformation runs deeper than technique.

Join us for a powerful gathering of like-minded Christian coaches exploring the intersection of neuroscience, coaching, and biblical wisdom.

In this Community Group, we will:

Discover how coaching the brain enhances breakthroughs for your clients
Learn key neuroscience principles through a biblical lens
Engage in Spirit-led conversations around mindset, renewal, and transformation
Connect with other Christian coaches committed to both excellence and faith
Walk away with practical tools and inspiration to use in your coaching practice immediately

This is more than just another event—it’s the beginning of a kingdom-minded community where you can grow in confidence, competence, and Christ-centered coaching.

Whether you’re new to brain-based coaching or have been integrating it for years, this space will refresh your calling, equip your mind, and sharpen your skills.

Facilitated by:

Susan Litwiller. Susan served as CCNI's secretary and director of education and has a wild passion for neuroscience and coaching. As a certified Master NeuroCoach, she focuses on finding the limiting beliefs that keep people stuck from engaging fully in God's design for their lives. Using humor and a plethora of resources, she enjoys encouraging others to show up as their best selves.

Women in Christian Coaching Community (December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Women in Christian Coaching Community

A Community of Christian Coaches Collaborating in Sisterhood and Mastery to Multiply Kingdom Impact.

Facilitated by: TerryAnn Porter, CCC

This community is united in purpose—raising up confident leaders, deepening spiritual growth, and equipping women to influence the world for Christ through their coaching.

Each month, we dive into meaningful topics chosen by the participants, creating space for real conversation, practical learning, and Spirit-led connection.

Sales Master Class: Annual Planning for Your Coaching Practice and Life (December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Annual Planning for Your Coaching Practice and Life!

Finish the year strong as Justin Janowski facilitates an annual planning process live to help you look back on 2026 and look ahead to what God has in store in the new year! Justin will walk through a process you can expand further on your own, but we will practice the process in real time so come ready to reflect back and dream ahead.

Facilitate by Justin Janowski

Justin Janowski launched Faith2Influence in 2018 and collected over $250,000 in revenue his first year throough high-integrity sales strategies.

He now focuses on helping Christian Coaches and Entrepreneurs optimize their business models, pricing, and sales strategies so that they can scale their income and their impact, while fuflilling God’s calling on their lives.

Justin and his team have been hired by many 7-8 figure coaches in the marketplace to provide consulting or direct sales efforts over the years. They have closed millions of dollars in sales collectively for Pete Vargas, Pedro Adao, Nick & Megan Unsworth, Ray Edwards, Dan Miller, Dr Dharius Daniels, Jennifer Allwood, David Bayer, Jon Acuff, and many other exceptional entrepreneurs, using the same sales strategies he brings to new coaches.

Justin and his family live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They love God, their neighbors, sports, games, and adventures!

Justin's company, Faith2Influence is a Kingdom Partner of CCN and offers a 4 day business challenge with helpful content for Christian coaches. Find out more by visiting the 4 day Christian Coach Challenge landing page.

New Member Orientation (December 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Discover CCNI (December 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Coaching in the Church Learning Community (December 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Past Coaching Topics:

How to define a compelling vision for your coaching program that aligns with your church's mission and values.
Discovering the essential steps to lay the groundwork for a solid coaching program, such as: identifying potential coaches, establishing program goals, and creating a coaching framework and structure.
Exploring effective coaching techniques tailored for spiritual development and discipleship within the church community.
Listen and share real-life success stories and gain insights into overcoming common obstacles faced when initiating coaching programs in a church setting.
Occasionally, we will have a thought partner who will deliver content for us to ponder and add to our coaching portfolio in the church.

Come to our monthly meeting prepared to receive and share ideas on how to introduce coaching to your congregation and faith-based organizations.

Your Facilitators

Ken Kessler

He has served on the BGAV staff and lived in Richmond area since 2008. Ken is known best as the husband of Teresa Vaughn of Greenville, SC, and the father of three sons, Kevin, Bryan, and Jacob.

Bob Weinkle

As a retired senior military officer and a retired federal senior supervisor, he has lived and worked in over 22 countries around the world and found God’s love for people in each location.

The Bench - A Supportive Community for Men (December 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

THE BENCH - A Supportive Community for
Men in Christian Coaching

Attention men!

Might you benefit both personally and professionally by participating in a men’s-only community of Christian coaches?

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Your Community Facilitators

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CCNI Peer Coaching Pilot Program (January 22, 2027)

Fri, 22 Jan 2027 06:00:00 GMT

CCNI Peer Coaching Pilot Program

Grow as a Coach. Gain Coaching Hours. Build Meaningful Connections.

Join Christian Coaches Network International (CCNI) for a four-month Peer Coaching Pilot Program designed to help coaches strengthen their coaching skills, gain valuable barter coaching hours toward credentialing, and grow through meaningful coaching relationships.

Participants will be matched with coaches of similar experience levels and time zones whenever possible to create a supportive, collaborative learning experience. Whether you are working toward a coaching credential or seeking to sharpen your coaching skills, this program provides a structured opportunity to both coach and be coached.

How It Works

Registration Deadline: January 22, 2027
Peer Coaching Sessions: February–May 2027
Program Cost: $25

Participants will be assigned to either a coaching pair or a coaching triad.

Coaching Pairs: Meet twice monthly, alternating coaching roles.
Coaching Triads: Meet three times monthly, rotating among the roles of coach, client, and observer.

Over the four-month program, every participant will have the opportunity to coach at least once per month and be coached at least once per month. Triads also provide the added benefit of observing coaching conversations and offering developmental feedback.

Scheduling and Participation

CCNI will coordinate participant matching based on coaching experience and time zone whenever possible. Once matched, participants are responsible for connecting with their peer coaching partners and scheduling sessions at mutually convenient times.

Participants are encouraged to commit to the full four-month experience to ensure consistency, accountability, and meaningful growth for everyone involved.

Why Participate?

Gain barter coaching hours that can count toward CCNI’s credentialing requirements, subject to the applicable credentialing organization's guidelines.
Strengthen your coaching presence, skills, and confidence through regular practice.
Experience the value of being coached by fellow Christian member coaches.
Receive feedback and learn through observation when participating in a triad.
Build relationships and community with coaches committed to professional and personal growth.

Invest in your growth as a coach while helping another coach grow!

Join us for this CCNI Peer Coaching Pilot Program and experience the power of growing together through intentional coaching relationships. This is a member-only offering; join CCNI today to access benefits like these!

You will be contacted within 10 days of January 22 to be paired with another CCNI member coach.

Meet the Peer Coaching Director

Dave Horecny, DMin, PCC, ACTC, CPCC

Dave brings extensive experience in corporate leadership, organizational development, and pastoral ministry. He is an ICF-certified coach, mentor coach, and coach trainer. Dave is passionate about helping Christian coaches strengthen their skills, deepen their confidence, and build meaningful connections.

Identity as a Christian Coach Summit (February 26, 2027)

Fri, 26 Feb 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Identity as Christian Coach Summit

Friday, February 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET | Live on Zoom

Save the date. More info to come!