Hello, you have made your way here because you likely have an interest in our Certified Faith and Health Coach (CFHC) course.This information will help you understand what future courses will be like and help you determine whether you’d like to join us for the training.
The Beta course is closed to the current participants. To receive a notification of 2012 course dates once they are set, please visit the Contact Page and indicate that you have an interest in learning when the next class will be conducted.
After several months of planning and course development work, we are ready to offer this Beta course. There is clearly a need to help many people improve their health and well being and we believe that the coaching skills and biblical principles covered in this course will equip you as a coach to help many of your clients.
Dale Fletcher, M.S.
Christian Coach Institute is teaming up with the Faith and Health Connection ministry to offer this one-of-a-kind training. Participants will benefit from learning the insight that ministry founder Dale Fletcher has gained in the 15 years he has been studying the link between the Christian faith and health. You’ll learn about the recent research in this field and about key biblical principles for living a fruit-filled life.
The length of this Beta training program will be 11 weeks, with the last week being a session for feedback. We will conduct this course on Monday nights from 7-9 PM EST. Here are the details of the course:
Course Details
- Course Dates and Time: 7-9 PM EST on Mondays, October 3rd – December 12th
- Purpose of the Course: To provide coaches with an understanding of the link between the Christian faith and health so that they can experience more fruit in their life personally and be better equipped to coach clients who have lifestyle-related health conditions. Both these outcomes will make a difference in the Kingdom of God.
- Prerequisites: Graduate of the Certified Christian Life Coach course or an equivalent course. An interview is required for those who have received coach training outside of Christian Coach Institute.
- Course Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:
- Define health, wellness, wholeness, well being, spirituality, religion, faith and fruit in the context of the Christian faith.
- Describe the interconnectedness of spirit, soul and body and how beliefs, thoughts and behaviors affect health using the model taught in the course.
- Discuss how sin might impact one’s health.
- Explain how poorly managed life stressors affect health and identify symptoms of poorly managed stress in their own lives.
- Assess their lifestyle and spiritual fitness using a health habits inventory and a Spiritual Fitness Assessment.
- Explain the Stages of Change model of behavior change.
- Discuss how individuals often try to meet their deepest needs through unhealthy behaviors and apart from God.
- Understand the spiritual and emotional roots of addictive behavior, strongholds and depression.
- Understand key dynamics involved in weight loss and weight management.
- Understand key elements involved in healthy eating and nutrition.
- Explain key components and principles of physical fitness.
- Understand the impact that personal lifestyle has on health.
- Define the relationship between religion/spirituality and health & well being according to what the latest research shows.
- Understand key biblical principles, or Spiritual Exercises, for bearing fruit and abundant living, and assess the degree to which these principles are evident in their own life.
- Create a self-care action plan for their spiritual growth and wellness.
- Integrate their understanding of the faith and health connection with professional coaching competencies to facilitate health-related behavior changes in others.
- Demonstrate three trainer skills that will equip them to deliver the “Connecting the Dots” program.
- Present an informational talk to members of their congregation and community about the link between faith and health and how it applies to quality of life, health and wholeness.
- Lead an 8-week program, “Connecting the Dots: Understanding the Faith and Health Connection.”
- Course Format: Weekly live webinars/teleclasses in a virtual classroom setting (2 hours each). We also plan to have an online community where participants can connect with one another and participate in weekly discussions.
- Weekly Assignments: Each week, you will be asked to complete reading assignments, contribute to discussions in the online community, answer some questions in a short worksheet and participate in practice coaching sessions with a buddy. We estimate that the total time spent weekly outside the class will be approximately 3-5 hours.
- A Workshop Training Package: You will also receive a complete training package to be able to conduct an 8-week program in your organization or church titled “Connecting the Dots: Understanding the Faith and Health Link.” You will be provided a PowerPoint presentation, facilitator guide, student handouts and other related material necessary to lead this program. ‘Feeder classes’ like this are a great way where you can land individual coaching clients.
- Guest Presenters: We are scheduled to have a Registered Dietician, an M.D. and a licensed counselor or psychiatric nurse who will each lead a session on topics related to their expertise.
- Books Required: We will be using three books as reference and for reading assignments. You’ll be asked to purchase them online and the total costs, including shipping and handling, should be under $50.00. Once you register for the program you’ll be given the names of the books so you can order them right away.
- Beta Course Participant Responsibilities: We are offering this beta course rate in return for your constructive feedback throughout the training and at the end in a special feedback session.
- Certification and Designation as a CFHC : Each person who completes the requirements of the training will receive certification as a Certified Faith and Health Coach (CFHC).
- Faith and Health Ambassador Designation – In addition to receiving a designation as a CFHC, you will also receive a certificate that designates you as a Faith and Health Ambassador (FHA). A training program for FHA’s, with similar content – minus weekly coaching labs – is being offered independently through the Faith and Health Connection ministry.
Cost of the Program
$597.00 This is a 40% discount of the planned cost to future participants of the CFHC course. The cost for the course conducted after this Beta course is projected to be $995.00.
Testimonial
“Dale encouraged the audience by helping them identify their own personal motivators, and offered practical and sound advice for making sustainable life changes. It is our belief that your knowledge and understanding had a positive impact on everyone who attended the seminar. We appreciate your ministry and the wonderful resources you provide. It’s great to be on the same team… encouraging others to strive for a healthy and balanced life.” Health & Wellness Coordinators, Focus on the Family.
Registration and Payment
To secure a spot in this one-time, low-cost Beta course please click on the button below to make your $597.00 payment and complete the registration form.
After we receive both the payment and the registration information, you’ll receive information about the next steps for the course, including which textbooks to buy.
Guaranteed Satisfaction
The topics you will be trained on have been a passion of Dale’s for more than 15 years. This specific program has been in the works for over three years. Dale has personally taught most of the information you’ll receive on numerous occasions in churches, to groups of nurses and in non-profit and corporate settings.
We guarantee that if you are not satisfied with this Beta training initiative and the value it is to you, your entire program fee will be refunded.
Need More Information to Make a Decision?
Here are a few links to some relevant information that you might find helpful: Mission, Vision and Beliefs of the Faith and Health Connection Ministry and Biographical Sketch of Dale Fletcher.
If you have questions about this beta program, feel free to call us at 704-926-7037, by a return email or through the Contact Page.
To receive a notification of 2012 course dates once they are set, please visit our Contact Page and indicate that you have an interest in learning when the next class will be conducted.
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