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We recognise that every person’s discipleship journey is unique to them. Coaching gives an opportunity to be able to meet with someone who, using coaching methods, will help us discover where we are on the “discipleship map”, where we are going, what initial steps we might take and what resources are available to help us. A coach is someone who can provide encouragement for the journey. coaching.png

In essence Coaching is simply asking:–

  • Where am I?
  • Where am I going?
  • How am I going to get there?

These three questions help us gain insight into where we are on our discipleship journey; to discover where God is prompting change.

Coaching values God’s work in a person, what He is already doing in your life and what He has placed within you. The coach aims to keep in step with the Spirit and, in this regard, support and come alongside you, to encourage you and to help you discover and draw out that God-given potential.

What coaching isn’t…

Coaching is not the same as counselling. A coach is not someone that is going to fix a problem for you or give you expert advice.

Two types of coaching are available at Upton Vale:

  • Discipleship Coaching
  • Life Coaching

Discipleship Coaching will be a one-off meeting with a coach to look at a specific discipleship issue. For example you may feel God has given you a gift or a desire to serve him in a new way only you don’t quite know how to take the next step; or you may be seeking a deeper, new experience of prayer; or have a new hunger for God and want to deepen your understanding; or there may be nothing that springs to mind, but you know you want to journey onwards with Christ. You may not be sure what to do next. 

The Discipleship Health Check helps you gain an understanding of where you are now in your discipleship journey and what next steps you might take. We encourage you to take some time to complete one before meeting with a Discipleship Coach.

Life Coaching has a broader remit and offers the opportunity to look at any area of your life where you would like to see change. It generally involves meeting for up to six sessions with your coach.

Sessions last between 45mins to an hour.

Who can I contact if I’d like to meet with a coach?

Tania Vaughan is our Coaching Administrator - please contact her via e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at the Church Office on 01803 400403 on Wednesdays if you would like to make an appointment with a coach.