Flourishing in Ministry Coaching

Coaching ministry leaders into Daily Wellbeing,
Resilience, Thriving, and Authenticity.

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Flourishing in Ministry is an initiative that puts the spotlight on the wellbeing of clergy and their loved ones. Our research delves into the factors that drive pastors and priests to devote themselves to their vocation, as well as the challenges that impede their ability to flourish in their roles. We investigate how these clergy members, who often operate under constrained resources, can pour their hearts into their work while still experiencing personal fulfillment and continuous growth.

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Are you a ministry leader struggling to find balance between your work and personal life? Do you want to flourish in all areas of your life? Check out our coaching program specifically designed for ministry leaders like you. Our expert coaches will work with you to develop personalized strategies to help you achieve your goals and become the best version of yourself. “Get a Coach” today and experience the transformation you’ve been waiting for.

Become a Coach

Looking to make a real difference in the world of ministry? Become a certified coach with Flourishing in Ministry, the premier coach certification program for spiritual formation and well-being of ministry leaders. Our world-class faculty instructors and unique training focus on coaching ministry leaders to reach their full potential, fostering deep community and meaningful connections. With highly experiential training that includes coaching skill practice, demos, live sessions, and mentor coaching, our program is designed to elevate your coaching skills to new heights. What’s more, Flourishing in Ministry is an ICF-certified trainer, providing research-based core coaching competencies and everything you need to prepare for ICF certification.

Join our cohort, based on over 10 years of scientific research with over 20,000 ministry leaders, and experience the transformational power of Flourishing in Ministry.

FiM Coaching Journey

Why We Coach

“Our research indicates that it is possible for ministry leaders to flourish when they intentionally cultivate their own Christian formation and key relationships. If you are feeling stuck, alone, burned out, or simply want to take your personal formation and leadership to the next level, Flourishing in Ministry Coaching is for you.”

Chris Adams

Chris Adams

Executive Director
Flourishing in Ministry

Flourishing Ministry Teams

After a decade of studying the wellbeing of clergy at the University of Notre Dame, our research has consistently shown that vibrant and thriving churches are led by flourishing clergy. When clergy experience high levels of wellbeing, they are able to be at their best as ministry leaders. Our research has also shown that one of the most important factors for the wellbeing of clergy is that they have strong, positive relationships with their congregations, especially their lay leaders.

This series is designed for use with the core leadership team, which works best with five to seven members. Your group could include the following:

• Pastor • Priest • Minister • A small group of key lay leaders

This series maps out a process the core leadership team can use to cultivate high levels of wellbeing among the team members. This series guides the leadership team through an exploration of wellbeing and why it is important for the clergy and the life of the local church. Hands-on activities create opportunities for each team member to develop a personalized wellbeing plan and for the team to establish practices that foster wellbeing among all of its members.

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Commit to a life-changing wellbeing journey for you and your church. Invest in yourself, your leadership, and your congregation as you develop the skills to battle burnout, discover your individual wellbeing level and the group’s, and how spirituality intersects with wellbeing.

Wellbeing And Faith

An Overview by Series’ Creator, Dr. Matt Bloom

The Curriculum

The series is built around seven themes (outlined below) that are explored over a sequence of meetings or sessions. Prior to each meeting, team members will engage in activities to develop insights and ideas. These activities take the form of brief wellbeing assessments, thought exercises, or generating ideas relevant to the theme of the upcoming meeting.

Series Roadmap

Each meeting is designed around the same basic structure and most will take approximately an hour and thirty minutes, including an opening ritual, a video, group discussion, team sharing, and a closing ritual.

1

Why Wellbeing Matters

Key insights from our Flourishing in Ministry research on the vital role that wellbeing plays in creating and maintaining high levels of clergy effectiveness and vital church ministries.

Why Wellbeing Matters
The Science of Wellbeing

2

The Science of Wellbeing

A concise presentation of the four dimensions of wellbeing, tools that allow each member to acquire their own personal wellbeing profile, and the process for identifying key wellbeing indicators.

3

Individual Wellbeing

Key insights to help the leadership team understand the unique wellbeing profile of each member and begin the development of personalized wellbeing practices.

Individual Wellbeing
Group Wellbeing

4

Group Wellbeing

A semi-structured process for examining team dynamics that impact the wellbeing of each team member, and the wellbeing of the team as a whole.

5

Spirituality and Wellbeing

An opportunity for the leadership team to integrate spirituality, theology, and religious beliefs into their developing insights about wellbeing.

Spirituality and Wellbeing
Leadership Wellbeing Covenant

6

Leadership Wellbeing Covenant

A guided exploration of key team issues and a process for developing a covenant among leaders to foster individual and team wellbeing.

7

Wellbeing Rituals

A semi-structured process for developing rituals to continue wellbeing practices.

Why Wellbeing Matters

1

Why Wellbeing Matters

Key insights from our Flourishing in Ministry research on the vital role that wellbeing plays in creating and maintaining high levels of clergy effectiveness and vital church ministries.

The Science of Wellbeing

2

The Science of Wellbeing

A concise presentation of the four dimensions of wellbeing, tools that allow each member to acquire their own personal wellbeing profile, and the process for identifying key wellbeing indicators.

Individual Wellbeing

3

Individual Wellbeing

Key insights to help the leadership team understand the unique wellbeing profile of each member and begin the development of personalized wellbeing practices.

Group Wellbeing

4

Group Wellbeing

A semi-structured process for examining team dynamics that impact the wellbeing of each team member, and the wellbeing of the team as a whole.

Spirituality and Wellbeing

5

Spirituality and Wellbeing

An opportunity for the leadership team to integrate spirituality, theology, and religious beliefs into their developing insights about wellbeing.

Leadership Wellbeing Covenant

6

Leadership Wellbeing Covenant

A guided exploration of key team issues and a process for developing a covenant among leaders to foster individual and team wellbeing.

7

Wellbeing Rituals

A semi-structured process for developing rituals to continue wellbeing practices.

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