What Is Coaching? Coaching is partnering with leaders in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential (from International Coaching Federation, ICF, website) The Upper New York Annual Conference aims to provide a large network of well-trained, experienced coaches from which leaders across the Conference can choose coaches that fit their particular ministry context and goals. This network will be available to the Bishop and Cabinet, Conference staff, new faith community planters and teams, clergy under appointment, and laity who are seeking to grow in their leadership. Network coaches will be serving in connection to their ministries within UNY Conference, and are therefore accountable to the Mission and Vision of the UNY Conference.
Fee Scale:
In general, coaches set their own fees, and in conversation with their clients negotiate their rates on a case by case basis. We expect each of these relationships will be defined by signed contracts which may provide for short term (3-6 month) or long term coaching. Per session coaching fees may be less if the contract is long-term. Given this context, we recommend the following minimum rates for coaches with each level of approval and certification: Basic, Locally Approved Coach
1 year contract
$600 for 24 30-minute sessions, or 12 one hour sessions
Plus, $300 for one 24 hour on site visit, plus expenses
Advanced, Locally Approved or Path 1 Coach
1 year contract
$900 for 24 30-minute sessions, or 12 one hour sessions
Plus, $600 for one 24 hour on-site visit, plus expenses
ICF Certified Coaches
1 year contract
$1200 for 24 30-minute sessions, or 12 one hour sessions
Plus, $1200 for one 24 hour on-site visit, plus expenses
ICF Professional or Master Coach
Individually negotiated (between coach and client) fees
How Does Someone Find a Coach?
The UNY Coaching Network Team will keep an updated list of approved coaches that will include a brief description of each person’s level of training and experience, as well as their typical fees and contact information. In addition, these persons will be listed according to their area of expertise (for instance: “new faith community planter coach” or “personal life coach”). Persons seeking a coach will be free to contact any of these persons, and interview them before making a decision about who will coach them. Persons who are expected (by the BOM or a cabinet member) to engage a coach should seek approval from the BOM or cabinet member before signing a contract to work with any particular coach. The BOOM or cabinet may refer the leader to a particular coach. Click Here for a printable list of UNYAC approved coaches: UNYAC Approved Coaches
How Does Someone Pay for a Coach?
In most cases, pastors will be asked to use some of their Accountable Reimbursement Funds to help pay for coaching. New Faith Community planters and H2P revitalizers can apply for a grant to help cover some of these costs. Leaders may also seek to use some of their own funds to hire a more experienced coach.
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