Can Spiritual Coaching Help Me?

Sometimes we reach a point in our spiritual journey as Christians where we feel stuck, confused, disillusioned, or doubtful. When this happens, we can take heart in knowing that the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone or in isolation. Spiritual coaching is available.

If you’re looking for spiritual revitalization, consider whether the encouragement and accountability of a Christian counselor might help. Keep reading to learn more about your options for spiritual coaching at Los Angeles Christian Counseling.

What is spiritual coaching?

Spiritual coaching is a form of life coaching in a biblical context. It provides one-on-one, individualized support for spiritual growth. Spiritual coaching can help you integrate your faith with other areas of your life.

With the help of an experienced Christian counselor, you can explore your personal beliefs. What we believe affects every aspect of our lives and biblical coaching can help you grow in applying your faith to your life.

As Christians, we believe that Jesus Christ is the “author and perfecter of our faith” (Hebrews 12:1). This means He is both the source of our faith and the one who enables us to live godly lives.

Spiritual coaching from a Christian perspective means growing in the love and knowledge of Christ and seeing a greater work of grace in our lives. The counselors at Los Angeles Christian Counseling have the joy and privilege of walking alongside their clients in this process.

What happens in spiritual coaching?

When you meet with one of the counselors at Los Angeles Christian Counseling for spiritual coaching, you can share your situation and work with your counselor to set goals for your coaching process. You’ll have the opportunity to share your ups and downs, have accountability as you make progress, and focus on both the interior and exterior life of faith.

What’s the difference between coaching and counseling?

There’s an overlap between Christian counseling and coaching, but to put it simply, counseling is more focused on healing from any past trauma or current struggles and treating mental health issues. Coaching is more heavily focused on practical progress and growth. Again, this is from a grace-based perspective. We believe God enables our growth and flourishing, and spiritual coaching is a tool that can help.

Why do people seek spiritual coaching?

Some of the practical reasons people may seek spiritual coaching include:

• A desire for greater spiritual growth.
• A desire to find deeper purpose and meaning in life.
• Wanting to connect to the Christian community and overcome isolation.
• Wanting personalized, faith-based guidance for the next steps in life.

Anyone can dispense life advice, but when you want to live a more fulfilled and flourishing life, it’s likely you want encouragement that is based on a biblical worldview. This is what Christian spiritual coaching can provide. The hope and freedom we have in Christ can overflow into all aspects of our lives, and as brothers and sisters in Christ, we are called to encourage and build each other up in our Christian lives.

Spiritual coaching can apply to many different areas of life, including how to grow in the spiritual disciplines (Bible reading, prayer, etc.), living a life of greater service and devotion, finding spiritual meaning in your career, applying Scripture to your relationships, connecting spiritual health with physical health, and more.

If you are interested in receiving spiritual direction from a Christian perspective, contact us online, browse our online counselor directory, or call our office at Los Angeles Christian Counseling in California to request your risk-free initial session.