Counseling (Therapy) – Healing the Past & Managing Mental Health

• Focus: Addresses emotional, psychological, and mental health issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or past
• Approach: Helps individuals process past experiences, understand emotions, and develop coping strategies.
• Purpose: Provides therapeutic support for healing, self-awareness, and mental well-being.
• Who Provides It? Licensed professionals such as therapists, psychologists, or clinical counselors.
• Examples: Trauma counseling, grief counseling, or mental health support.

Coaching – Personal Growth & Future Success

• Focus: Focuses on setting and achieving goals in life, career, business, marriage or leadership.
• Approach: Encourages self-discovery, accountability, and action-oriented strategies to enhance performance and potential.
• Purpose: Helps individuals unlock their potential, improve productivity, and navigate life or professional challenges. Red Letters Coaching leverages the Word of God (the Bible) as the foundation to assist clients identify and unlock their God given purpose while at the same time growing in their relationship with Christ.
• Who Provides It? Certified coaches (not necessarily licensed therapists) who guide and mentor clients toward success.
• Examples: Life coaching, leadership coaching, executive coaching, business coaching, marriage coaching and personal development coaching.

Key Distinction:

• Counseling looks backward to heal emotional wounds.
• Coaching looks forward to maximize potential.

Christian Coaching – A Faith-Based Approach to Personal & Professional Growth

• Christian coaching is a form of life, leadership, marriage or business coaching that integrates biblical principles and Christian values to help individuals grow spiritually, personally, and professionally. Unlike traditional coaching, which focuses primarily on personal development and goal-setting, Christian coaching aligns these goals with God's purpose and plan for a person's life.

Key Aspects of Christian Coaching:

1. Biblical Foundation

• Coaches use Scripture, prayer, and faith-based principles to guide clients.
• Encourages clients to seek God’s wisdom and direction in their decisions.

       2. Focus on Calling & Purpose

• Helps individuals discern their God-given gifts, calling, and purpose in life.
• Encourages alignment with God’s plan, rather than just personal ambition.

      3. Personal, Spiritual, and Professional Growth

• Addresses life balance, leadership, relationships (marriage), and career decisions from a Christian perspective.
• Encourages clients to develop their faith, trust in God, and reliance on biblical wisdom while working toward their goals.

      4. Transformational vs. Transactional

• Unlike secular coaching, which often focuses on self-empowerment, Christian coaching emphasizes God’s power and guidance in transformation.

      5. Prayer & Holy Spirit Guidance

• Prayer is often incorporated into sessions.
• Coaches encourage clients to listen to the Holy Spirit when making decisions.

Types of Christian Coaching:

• Life Coaching – Helps clients navigate personal challenges while deepening their faith.
• Leadership Coaching – Develops Christ-centered leadership skills for work, ministry, or business.
• Business Coaching – Helps Christian entrepreneurs and professionals align their business practices with biblical values.
• Marriage & Relationship Coaching – Strengthens relationships based on biblical principles.
• Spiritual Coaching – Guides clients in spiritual growth, faith-building, and discipleship.

Who Can Benefit from Christian Coaching?

• Anyone seeking spiritual guidance in life, leadership, or career decisions.
• Christians wanting to grow in faith while achieving personal or professional success.
• Ministry leaders, entrepreneurs, or professionals looking for God-centered

While Red Letters Coaching doesn’t accept insurance, some insurance companies may reimburse for Life Coaching or Pastoral Counseling.  Receipts are provided for insurance plans that may accept and compensate for Life Coaching or Pastoral Counseling services.  Do not let funding prevent you from seeking Christian coaching and deepening your walk with Jesus.

• Standard fee per session is $80. A session is 55 minutes. 
• Detailed fee structure will be confirmed and agreed upon after the initial consultation. Coaching session bundles will be discussed and offered based on your goals.    After the initial confirmation, Red Letters Coaching will provide a recommendation on number of sessions should be completed and the total cost.
• **What makes Red Letters Coaching unique is 1.) we are a non-profit organization, meaning we are not going to charge as much as for-profit companies and 2.) we believe many people do not get coaching (more importantly Christian coaching) due to the cost. We feel cost should not prevent anyone from growing in their walk with Christ and excelling in the area God has called them to.  Again, don’t let cost prevent you from reaching out, let’s have a conversation. 

• You should seek counseling (from a licensed counselor) if:

• • You are struggling with emotional, psychological, and mental health issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or past
  • Require medication for emotional or diagnosed struggles such as ADHD or PTSD.
• You should seek coaching (from a licensed counselor) if:
  • You are focused on setting and achieving goals in life, career, business, marriage or leadership, while deepening your walk with Christ.
  • Understand that while you may have had counseling in the past and identified your struggles, God has called you for more. Coaching will help you identify your calling in life and assist in establishing a plan grow you mentally, emotionally, relationally and spiritually.

• Individual Coaching: Faith-based coaching to empower you in your personal, spiritual, and professional life.
  • Life Coaching: Personalized sessions to help you set and achieve your life goals, aligned with Christian values.
  • Spiritual Guidance: Deepen your relationship with God through Bible study, prayer, and spiritual mentoring.
  • Career Coaching: Navigate your career path with confidence, guided by principles of faith and integrity.
  • Relationship Coaching: Strengthen your relationships with Christ-centered advice and support.
• Marriage Coaching: faith-centered coaching to strengthen and enrich your marriage.
  • Premarital Counseling: Prepare for a lifetime together with biblically-based guidance and tools.
  • Couples Coaching: Deepen your relationship and communication through Christ-centered sessions.
  • Conflict Resolution: Learn to navigate disagreements with grace, forgiveness, and biblical principles.
  • Marriage Enrichment: Rekindle intimacy and connection through spiritual and practical advice.
• Business Coaching: tailored coaching for business owners and leaders, integrating faith with professional growth.
  • Leadership Coaching: Develop strong, faith-based leadership skills to inspire and guide your team.
  • Strategic Planning: Align your business and company goals with Christian values for sustainable and ethical growth.
  • Conflict Resolution: Learn to handle workplace conflicts with grace and biblical principles.
  • Work-Life Balance: Find harmony between your professional responsibilities and personal faith.
  • Workshops and Seminars: Participate in faith-driven business training and networking events.
• On-Site Coaching Support / Well-Being Program:
  • This Is a service offered to your employees to schedule time, on an agreed date, where employees (one at a time or as a group) could be met with to discuss concerns, goals and their personal growth.  This could be a single day every other week, Red Letters Ministries is on site of your business all day.  Prior to the week, employees can sign up for a single session (free to them).  Contact us for pricing discussions.