The Diocese of Fond du Lac and Province V Executive Board
proudly present the Leadership Coaching Project!

Greetings!
We are excited to share that Province V and the Diocese of Fond du Lac are sponsoring the Leadership Coaching Project or LCP. We are grateful to launch it from a grant of the Roanridge Trust Grant Program. The LCP starts with a cohort of ten “Coaches-in-Training” to be selected from across Province V. Each trainee receives professional coach training. When trained, each Trained Coach makes the commitment to offer support to clergy and leaders in the dioceses of Province V. 

​First Cohort
We are ready to launch the first cohort!  All applicants will need the permission of their bishop to apply.

• If you are requesting a scholarship, you need to be from a town or country area with a population of fewer than 20,000 as our grant is restricted to training of town and country clergy and laity of The Episcopal Church. 
• If you are paying full tuition and would like to partake in the training, there are no residential restrictions.

Leadership Coaching Project Description
Summary
Thank you for considering the Province V Leadership Coaching Project (LCP). The goal is to assist ALL leaders of churches to grow in spirituality and leadership capability. In providing coaches for leaders, the LCP can change the church.
 
The benefits of coaching are well documented. It creates ministry partnerships to assist leaders in being connected and feeling less isolated. It helps them become stronger leaders in the local context. We know that leaders with coaches are less likely to be frustrated by the demands of parish life and more importantly, better able to guide a parish into future endeavors. Once you complete the training and become a Trained Coach, you will have the skills to assist laity and clergy in developing leadership skills by deep listening, encouragement, and asking powerful questions. 
 
Before applying, review the training, time and coaching commitment sections to help discern your availability to make this commitment. Applicants must recognize the significant time commitment and if you are unable to make this commitment at this time, please do not apply. There will be additional opportunities in the future.
 
Those recommended by their Bishop may be eligible for a full scholarship of the training cost ($1,900) and are also welcome to cover part or all this cost themselves so that funds can benefit more Coaches in Training.
 
Training and Time Commitment
The professional services of Chris Holmes, of the Holmes Coaching Group, will be used for training. Learn more at holmescoaching.com. Training will be primarily via Zoom conferencing.
 
Training takes a commitment of approximately 100 hours for coursework and homework. Service as a Trained Coach takes a commitment of 10-15 hours each month for two years after training.
 
Pre-Training Preparation (10-15 hours)

• Reading preparation materials, writing an initial paper.
• Attending in-depth orientation on use of Zoom - it’s more than just watching the screen.
• Securing access to a computer with video/audio and highspeed internet. A mobile phone can be used but is discouraged as it makes involvement and participation cumbersome.
• Obtaining a headset with microphone and earphones for use during Zoom conferencing.

 
Training (70-80 hours)

• Completing CASTS 1-4 coursework which includes: The Basics, Advanced Skills, Group Coaching and Synergy. There are 16 sessions of 3-hour Zoom sessions.
• Participating in immediate post-training follow-up and check-in.

Coaching Commitment
Trained Coaches who have used financial resources provided through the Province to obtain the training commit to provide coaching to parish and diocesan leaders for at least two years following completion of their training at no charge to those coached. Performance of this coaching commitment involves the following:

• Coordinating initial contact through the Provincial Coordinator to match up with church leaders. These connections may be local or in another diocese of the province. NOTE: Those attending the initial training cohort of LCP will be matched with leaders from town and country Episcopal churches due to grant requirements.
• Working with another Trained Coach in facilitating peer coaching sessions.
• Developing and maintaining regular contact with those being coached.
• Conducting 3-5 coaching sessions each month. 
• Performing coaching sessions in the form agreed upon with those being coached. This may be in-person, using online conferencing technology, or over the phone.
• Pursue coaching network opportunities with others in the profession to build their skills and credentials.

 
Benefits for the Trained Coach
LCP training allows a Trained Coach to offer coaching services for a fee. This includes individual, community organizations and church leaders that are not part of the Province V requirement.
Trained Coaches may choose to pursue additional training to achieve International Coaching Federation certification (coachfederation.org). This certification requires the individual to perform:

• 60 hours of training (you already have it)
• 10 hours of mentor coaching ($1500 cost)
• 100 practice hours
• Application and test ($500)

 
Have Questions?
For additional information, to ask questions or to discuss the LCP, contact Province V Coordinator Heather Barta at provincevcoordinator@gmail.com or (989) 413-3229.

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