Become a turnaround coach
Coaches are developed best in the field, inside real churches, alongside experienced leaders. We train practitioners, not theorists.
How we train coaches right now
We train coaches by embedding them into real revitalization work. The central training environment is the Discovery Weekend, where coaches-in-training observe, participate appropriately, and learn the full diagnostic-to-plan process in real time.
This creates practitioners. Not theorists. Not observers.
What coaches learn through Discovery Weekend shadowing
When a coach-in-training accompanies a Discovery Weekend, they gain exposure to the full turnaround workflow, including:
Pre-work surveys and assessment inputs
On-site interviews (staff, board, key volunteers)
Congregational focus groups
Service and visitor experience evaluation
Root-cause analysis: why decline is happening here
Building a 12–18 month “Battle Plan” with targets, timelines, and action steps
Leadership training components that create momentum immediately
Note: Coaches-in-training can be included progressively based on readiness and discretion.
How long it takes to become capable
Most coaches become fully capable of leading revitalization processes after 4–6 Discovery Weekends, depending on the individual.
This is competency-based development, not “complete the course and you are certified.”