Tim Ketchum’s Christian Coaching Ministry Story

Carrin and I have been married for almost 25 years and have experienced the love, victories, and challenges of life and marriage together. Sarah and Logan are 20-year-old twins. Our life has been an extraordinary circus for a while. Now that they are in college and have more independence, I can devote more energy to ministry studies and life coach training through Christian Leaders Institute.

My Life Coach Calling and Training Story

I have been a Christian from an early age and have known the grace, love, and power of our Lord. He has been present in my life in an undeniable way. My parents were missionaries for over 50 years and had the opportunity to serve Christ and share His love with many people.

After their passing, we continued the small Bible distribution ministry they began more than 40 years ago. We purchase and send Bibles to various churches and ministers throughout Central America.

I always felt a calling to be part of ministry, but I did not quite know in what capacity. Over the years, people have often come to me for advice or simply to talk through something they were experiencing. Recently, the Lord revealed to me that life coaching, mentoring, or counseling is a place where He wants me to share His love and grace.

As I watched videos on YouTube, Christian Leaders Institute seemed to “just happen” to appear. As I researched the organization, I felt that CLI was where I should formally begin my life coach training. In late 2020, I started taking classes and found them informative and enjoyable.

I thank God that He continued to encourage me and give me the drive to complete the program. It was not always easy to move forward amid life’s challenges and distractions. However, with the Holy Spirit softly speaking and motivating me, I felt His desire for my life. He has something to accomplish through me, and I am grateful to be used.

My Ministry Journey

Studying at Christian Leaders Institute has been a great experience. I have learned a great deal and am excited to see what God has in store. As each class unfolded, I felt my knowledge and understanding growing in a way that could be applied to the people God places in my path.

As I began the journey, I kept an open mind and heart while listening for how I was supposed to proceed. I asked, “How will this play out in my life, and how does God want to use me?”

With each lesson, I began to see a clearer picture. With opportunities already being placed before me, the hand of God was clearly at work. I work in an industry where I lead people and interact with individuals from many different backgrounds. Some are highly successful, while others are profoundly hurting. Some believe they have everything figured out, while others are desperately seeking advice.

Being able to share God’s wisdom in a way that people can accept, understand, and make their own is a wonderful blessing.

I am also beginning a new ministry where we will use life coaching to reach people in my community. Our Lord is gracious and loving. He gives us the right thing at just the right time.

God at Work

Looking forward, I believe that each client and I will see the hand of God move and His understanding revealed during our sessions. God can remove confusion, lower stress, and restore excitement and hope for the future. He can open people’s eyes to new opportunities and greater clarity.

Now that I have completed the Christian Leaders coaching pathway through the Christian Leaders Alliance, I have a greater degree of confidence to move forward. Through the direction and guidance of the Lord and His divine appointments, there will be a place for me to help others.

Those who sense a similar calling can learn more about the Life Coach Ordination program through the Christian Leaders Alliance.

I want to thank Christian Leaders Institute for its open heart and willingness to allow the Lord to use it as a vessel for the Kingdom. As we, the Church, stand in unity and boldness, we can change lives and the world for Christ. I am very grateful that the Lord has allowed me to live at this point in history and be used for His purpose.

Thank you for reading my story and for considering what the Lord may be calling you to do through Christian Leaders Institute.