Resources

Coaching Links and Online tools

What follows is a listing of online resources for Christian coaches. Many are free; some are not. A listing here does not mean that Gary Collins and his associates necessarily endorse all of the postings.

Do you have added suggestions? Please tell us about them. We look for resources that are useful for Christian coaches and that build on solid coaching principles (as opposed to personal experiences or untested ideas).

Christian Coaching Center. A rich, valuable and free resource of Christian coaching information and resources. www.christiancoachingcenter.org.

Christian Coaching Magazine (various editions). This is a new online publication that all coaches should consider. Gary Collins is one of the columnists. www.christiancoachingmag.com.

Christian Coaches Network. This is an association for Christian coaches. Contact www.christiancoachesnetwork.com.

Coach 22. For for Tony Stoltzfus’ coaching Books and Resources. Go to Coach22.com

Peer Resources. Go to the site and click on “All About Coaching.” This is a venture of Rey Carr from Wetern Canada. It will give you articles, research summaries and information about coaching that is unavailable anyplace else. www.peer.ca.

Recommended Coaching Books

Books marked with an asterick (*) are known to be written by Christians writing from a Christian perspective on coaching.

* Collins, Gary R. (2009). Christian Coaching. Colorado Springs: NavPress.

* Steve Ogne and Tim Roehl (2008). TransforMissional Coaching. Nashville: B&H         Publishing.

Auerbach, Jeffrey E. (2001) Personal and Executive Coaching: The Complete         Guide for Mental Mental Health Professionals. Ventura, CA: Executive Press.

Berg, Insoo Kim and Szabo, Peter. (2005) Brief Coaching for Lasting Solutions.             New York: Norton.

* Creswell, Jane (2006) Christ-Centered Coaching: 7 Benefits for Ministry Leaders.         St. Louis, MO: Lake Hickory Resources.

Creswell, Jane (2008) Coaching for Excellence. New York: Alpha Books – The             Penguin Group.

Fairley, Stephen G. and Stout, Chris E. (2004) Getting Started in Personal and             Executive Coaching: How to Create a Thriving Coaching Practice. Hoboken, NJ:         Wiley.

Goldsmith, Marshall, Lyons, Laurence, and Freas, Alyssa (Ed.) (2002) Coaching             for Leadership: How the World’s Greatest Coaches Help Leaders Learn. San         Francisco: Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer.

Grodzki, Lynn and Allen, Wendy (2005) The Business and Practice of Coaching:             Finding Your Niche, Making Money, and Attracting Ideal Clients. New York:         Norton. 

Harkavy, Daniel (2007) Becoming a Coaching Leader. Nashville TN: Thomas             Nelson.

Homan, Madeleine and Miller, Linda J. (2008) Coaching in Organizations: Best             Coaching Practices from the Ken Blanchard Companies. New York: Wiley.

Hudson, Frederic M.  (1999) The Handbook of Coaching: A Comprehensive             Resource Guide for Managers, Executives, Consultants, and Human Resource         Professionals. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

* Jones, Laurie Beth (2004) Jesus Life Coach. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.

Kilburg, Richard R. (2000) Executive Coaching: Developing Managerial Wisdom in a     World of Chaos. Washington, DC: APA.

Logan, David and King, John. (2001) The Coaching Revolution: How Visionary     Managers are Using Coaching to Empower People and Unlock their Full     Potential.  Holbrook, MA: Adams Media Corporation.

* Miller, Linda J, and Hall, Chad W. (2007) Coaching Christian Leaders: A Practical     Guide, St Louis, MO: Chalice.

O’Connor, Joseph and Lages, Andrea (2007) How Coaching Works: The Essential     Guide to the History and Practice of Effective Coaching, London: A & C Black.

O’Neill, Mary Beth.(2007) Executive Coaching With Backbone and Heart, (2nd ed.) San     Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Rosinski, Philippe. (2003) Coaching Across Cultures. Boston, MA: Nicholas Brealy.

*Stoltzfus, Tony. (2005) Leadership Coaching: The Disciplines, Skills and Heart of a     Coach. Longwood, FL: Xulon.

* Stoltzfus, Tony. (2008) Coaching Questions: A Coach’s Guide to Powerful Asking     Skills. Virginia Beach, VA: Coach 22.

* Stoltzfus, Tony (2009) A Leader’s Life Purpose Handbook: Calling and Discovery Tools     for Christian Life Coaching. Virginia Beach, VA: Coach 22.

Ting, Sharon and Scisco, Peter. (Ed.) (2006) The CCL Handbook of Coaching: A Guide     for the Leader Coach. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Umidi, Joseph, Ed.  (2005) Transformational Coaching: Bridge Building that Impacts,     Connects, and Advances the Ministry and the Marketplace. Longwood, FL:     Xulon.

Whitworth, Laura, Kimsey-House, Karen, Kimsey-House, Henry, and Sandahl, Phil.     (2007) Co-Active Coaching: New Skills for Coaching People Toward Success in     Work and Life. 2nd. Ed. Palo Alto, CA: Davies-Black.

Williams, Patrick and Davis, Deborah C. (2007) Therapist as Life Coach (rev. ed.)  New     York: Norton.

Williams, Patrick and Thomas, Lloyd J. (2005) Total Life Coaching: A Compendium of     Resources. New York: Norton.

Williams, Patrick and Menendez, Diane S. (2007) Becoming a Professional Life Coach.     New York: Norton. 

White, Daniel. (2006) Coaching Leaders: Guiding People Who Guide Others. San         Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Coaching Articles and Interviews

What is here: Please click topic you want. 

What is Coaching? by Gary Collins
Celebrating the Present and Looking Ahead by Gary Collins
Interview with Gary Collins, by Jerome Daley