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• The Bench - A Supportive Community for Men 2025

  • When
    September 19, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting Room

  Register

  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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• Sales Master Class: 10 Step Sales Process

  • When
    September 25, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM

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  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.

  
  

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• Discover CCNI

  • When
    September 30, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4418542944

  Register

  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!

  
  

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• Professional/Business Growth Book Short-takes == September

  • When
    September 30, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  "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

  
  

  September's Book:

  Tell a stranger that you talk to yourself, and you're likely to get written off as eccentric. But the truth is that we all have a voice in our head. When we talk to ourselves, we often hope to tap into our inner coach but find our inner critic instead. When we're facing a tough task, our inner coach can buoy us up: Focus—you can do this. But, just as often, our inner critic sinks us entirely: I'm going to fail. They'll all laugh at me. What's the use?

  In Chatter, acclaimed psychologist Ethan Kross explores the silent conversations we have with ourselves. Interweaving groundbreaking behavioral and brain research from his own lab with real-world case studies—from a pitcher who forgets how to pitch, to a Harvard undergrad negotiating her double life as a spy—Kross explains how these conversations shape our lives, work, and relationships. He warns that giving in to negative and disorienting self-talk—what he calls "chatter"—can tank our health, sink our moods, strain our social connections, and cause us to fold under pressure.

  But the good news is that we're already equipped with the tools we need to make our inner voice work in our favor. These tools are often hidden in plain sight—in the words we use to think about ourselves, the technologies we embrace, the diaries we keep in our drawers, the conversations we have with our loved ones, and the cultures we create in our schools and workplaces.

  Brilliantly argued, expertly researched, and filled with compelling stories, Chatter gives us the power to change the most important conversation we have each day: the one we have with ourselves.

  
  

  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". 

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• REALIFE Coaching: Growing Yourself, Equipping Others: The Whole-Life View: Helping Clients Name What Matters Most

  • When
    October 02, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom sent after registration

  Register

  
  

  REALIFE Coaching: Growing Yourself, Equipping Others: The Whole-Life View: Helping Clients Name What Matters Most

  Presenter: Teresa McCloy

  What participants will experience
  

  Learn how to guide yourself and clients through a Spiritual Reflection process that brings clarity to what truly matters. You’ll walk away with a practical tool to help clients assess and align their personal, spiritual, and professional priorities.

  About Teresa
  

  Teresa McCloy is the creator and founder of the REALIFE Process®. The mission of the REALIFE Process® is to equip and support Christian Coaches through certification, community, coaching, content and connection to build and grow an impactful and sustainable coaching practices.  therealifeprocess.com

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• The Bench - A Supportive Community for Men 2025

  • When
    October 03, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting Room

  Register

  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!
  

  =========================================

  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.

  ======================================================

  
  

  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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• The Well - Women in Coaching

  • When
    October 09, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    zoom

  Register

  Women of ‘The Well’ 

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

  Facilitated by: TerryAnn Porter, CCC

  Women of 'The Well' is a vibrant community of Christian women coaches who come together in sisterhood, collaboration, and mastery. Through shared wisdom, support, and the pursuit of excellence in coaching, they empower each other to grow spiritually, refine their God-given talents, and multiply their impact for the Kingdom of God. United in purpose, they are committed to raising up leaders and expanding their influence for Christ’s mission in the world.

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• Quarterly Coaches Connection for CCNI Members

  • When
    October 09, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  Join us for an uplifting hour of connection, encouragement, and community with fellow CCNI members. This is a chance to build meaningful relationships, strengthen your network, and discover how we can support one another in both life and coaching.

  As Christian coaches, we believe we go farther — and grow stronger — when we go together. One of the great benefits of CCNI membership is being part of a like-minded community where we sharpen and serve one another as we pursue God’s purposes through coaching.

  This time will be informal, engaging, and yes — a little fun too! Come ready to share, listen, and leave feeling encouraged and equipped.

  
  

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• Coaching the Brain: A Spirit-Led & Science-Informed Community Group

  • When
    October 14, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  Register

  
  

  A New Community Group

  
  

  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 serves as CCNI's secretary 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. 

  
  

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• Group Coaching with Jesus

  • When
    October 15, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom sent after registration

  Register

  
  

  Group Coaching with Jesus

  Presenters: Christopher Dittemore & Todd Olsen

  What participants will experience
  Imagine a room (whether in-person or over Zoom) where Jesus is an active participant, not a silent observer. Chris and Todd introduce a reproducible format for Spirit-led group coaching, demonstrate it live, and unpack best practices for managing group dynamics while staying tuned to the Holy Spirit. Once you experience it, you’ll never do Small Group or Bible Study the same way!

  Objectives

  • Set spiritual and practical ground rules that foster a safe, expectant atmosphere.
  • Facilitate collective listening so every voice hears—and shares—what Jesus is saying.
  • Balance prophetic insight with respectful coaching skills in a multi-person setting.
  • Adapt the model for church small groups, leadership teams, or mastermind cohorts.

  About the presenters

  Christopher Dittemore — MetaFormation’s Encounter Coaching Director, Chris is known for blending prophetic clarity with practical strategy to move people “from head knowledge to heart-level transformation.” For years, Chris has leveraged this style of group coaching with Jesus in the way he leads at their church. https://meta-formation.com/leadership-team/

  About Todd
  A former Ford Motor Co. deal-maker turned Certified Encounter Coach, Todd blends 30 years of executive experience with 2,000+ coaching hours to help leaders hear God and lead joyfully. He serves as Managing Partner & Mentor Coach at MetaFormation Encounter Coach Academy and is a Certified Professional Christian Coach. https://meta-formation.com/leadership-team/

  Note: Webinar is 60 minutes long with optional 30 minute Q+A

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• Coaching in the Church Learning Community- 2025

  • When
    October 15, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

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  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.

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• The Bench - A Supportive Community for Men 2025

  • When
    October 17, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting Room

  Register

  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!
  

  =========================================

  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.

  ======================================================

  
  

  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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• 2025 Discipleship Coaching Summit

  • When
    October 18, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    zoom

  Register

  
  

  DISCIPLESHIP COACHING EXPERIENCE

  Leading Others Into Deep, Life-Changing Encounters with God through Coaching

  Join a community of Christian coaches for a one-day, interactive online experience designed to equip you with the perspectives, practices, and tools to help others encounter God and experience true life transformation.

  What is the Discipleship Coaching Experience?

  A one-day, live, interactive event designed to equip you with practical skills and spiritual depth for guiding others in their discipleship journey.

  This isn’t just another webinar or lecture.
  It’s a transformational learning experience where you will:

  • Learn from four industry-leading experts in discipleship coaching.
  • Engage in workshop-style sessions where you practice what you’re learning in real time.
  • Connect with like-minded Christian coaches from around the world.
  • Leave equipped with actionable tools to integrate into your coaching practice immediately.

  All from the comfort of your own home via Zoom.

  We are thrilled to feature four incredible speakers who share out of the reality of their own discipleship, coaching, and experiences:

  • Cheryl Scanlan, Founder of Promised Land Living
  • Tony Stoltzfus, Founder of Metaformation
  • Michael Smith, Founder Professional Coach University and Founder of Your Discipleship Coach
  • Keith Webb, Founder of Creative Results Management

  Each speaker will share a presentation, followed by interactive, workshop-style sessions to help you apply what you learn in real time.

  Hosted by Christian Coaches Network International, the oldest global Christian coach accrediting and credentialing body.  Transforming the world through advancing Christian coaching since 1998.

  Event Details

  Date: Saturday, October 18

  Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET

  Location: Online via Zoom (link provided after registration two weeks before event)

  Pricing:

  • CCNI Members: Free Registration. Access to live sessions, replays, and CCEU/CCRUs for the event.
  • Non-Members: Free Registration. Free access to live sessions with registration.  Replays will only be accessible to CCNI members. Become one today for $19. Discover more.

  Everyone registered will receive access to the live sessions.  CCNI members will receive access to the recordings from the event for six months and also CCEUs/CCRUs for the sessions they attend. 

  Who Should Attend?

  This event is for:

  • Christian coaches who help others grow spiritually.
  • Pastors and ministry leaders who want to integrate coaching into discipleship.
  • Coaches seeking a deeper understanding of spiritual formation.
  • Christians in “helping ministries” looking for a biblically grounded, practical approach to coaching discipleship.

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• Discover CCNI

  • When
    October 22, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4418542944

  Register

  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!

  
  

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• Sales Master Class: Getting Referrals

  • When
    October 23, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM

  Register

  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.

  
  

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• REALIFE Coaching: Growing Yourself, Equipping Others: Pre-Decide for Progress: Frameworks for Habits, Energy & Time

  • When
    November 06, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom sent after registration

  Register

  
  

  REALIFE Coaching: Growing Yourself, Equipping Others: Pre-Decide for Progress: Frameworks for Habits, Energy & Time

  Presenter: Teresa McCloy

  What participants will experience
  

  Explore how pre-decisions around habits, rhythms, and time lead to lasting transformation for both you and your clients. This session will equip you with coaching tools to support sustainable behavior change and increased productivity.

  About Teresa
  

  Teresa McCloy is the creator and founder of the REALIFE Process®. The mission of the REALIFE Process® is to equip and support Christian Coaches through certification, community, coaching, content and connection to build and grow an impactful and sustainable coaching practices.  therealifeprocess.com

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• The Bench - A Supportive Community for Men 2025

  • When
    November 07, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting Room

  Register

  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!
  

  =========================================

  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.

  ======================================================

  
  

  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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• Coaching the Brain: A Spirit-Led & Science-Informed Community Group

  • When
    November 11, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  Register

  
  

  A New Community Group

  
  

  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 serves as CCNI's secretary 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. 

  
  

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• Discover CCNI

  • When
    November 12, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4418542944

  Register

  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!

  
  

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• The Well - Women in Coaching

  • When
    November 13, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    zoom

  Register

  Women of ‘The Well’ 

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

  Facilitated by: TerryAnn Porter, CCC

  Women of 'The Well' is a vibrant community of Christian women coaches who come together in sisterhood, collaboration, and mastery. Through shared wisdom, support, and the pursuit of excellence in coaching, they empower each other to grow spiritually, refine their God-given talents, and multiply their impact for the Kingdom of God. United in purpose, they are committed to raising up leaders and expanding their influence for Christ’s mission in the world.

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• Coaching in the Church Learning Community- 2025

  • When
    November 19, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

  Register

  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.

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• The Bench - A Supportive Community for Men 2025

  • When
    November 21, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting Room

  Register

  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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• REALIFE Coaching: Growing Yourself, Equipping Others: Living & Leading with Awareness: What Tools do I need in my tool belt in the New Year?

  • When
    December 04, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom sent after registration

  Register

  
  

  REALIFE Coaching: Growing Yourself, Equipping Others: Living & Leading with Awareness:  What Tools do I need in my tool belt in the New Year?

  Presenter: Teresa McCloy

  What participants will experience
  

  Discover how tools for yourself and your client can lead to greater self-awareness and foster meaningful connections in your coaching relationships. You’ll learn how to use this powerful tool for both your own growth and to support your clients’ transformation.

  About Teresa
  

  Teresa McCloy is the creator and founder of the REALIFE Process®. The mission of the REALIFE Process® is to equip and support Christian Coaches through certification, community, coaching, content and connection to build and grow an impactful and sustainable coaching practices.  therealifeprocess.com

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• Sales Master Class: Goal Setting

  • When
    December 04, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM

  Register

  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.

  
  

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• The Bench - A Supportive Community for Men 2025

  • When
    December 05, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting Room

  Register

  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!
  

  =========================================

  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.

  ======================================================

  
  

  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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• Coaching the Brain: A Spirit-Led & Science-Informed Community Group

  • When
    December 09, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  Register

  
  

  A New Community Group

  
  

  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 serves as CCNI's secretary 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. 

  
  

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• Discover CCNI

  • When
    December 09, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4418542944

  Register

  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!

  
  

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• The Well - Women in Coaching

  • When
    December 11, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    zoom

  Register

  Women of ‘The Well’ 

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

  Facilitated by: TerryAnn Porter, CCC

  Women of 'The Well' is a vibrant community of Christian women coaches who come together in sisterhood, collaboration, and mastery. Through shared wisdom, support, and the pursuit of excellence in coaching, they empower each other to grow spiritually, refine their God-given talents, and multiply their impact for the Kingdom of God. United in purpose, they are committed to raising up leaders and expanding their influence for Christ’s mission in the world.

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• Coaching in the Church Learning Community- 2025

  • When
    December 17, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

  Register

  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.

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• The Bench - A Supportive Community for Men 2025

  • When
    December 19, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting Room

  Register

  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!
  

  =========================================

  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.

  ======================================================

  
  

  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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