Conversation Edge for Ministry Leaders

Ready to connect more deeply with people in your faith community?

A 6-week, hands-on course created for those in the church seeking practical tools to navigate real-life conversations with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to listen deeply, ask better questions, and stay grounded when conversations get emotional, messy, or stuck.

 Ready to Lead More Powerfully?

Acquire coaching skills.

Join a hands-on coaching course designed for professionals who want to build trust, inspire action, and increase impact.

Integrate coaching skills into your conversations in just 6 weeks and start leading with clarity, confidence, and connection—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

When Conversations Feel Harder Than They Should

  • You genuinely care about people — but you’re not sure how to help them feel seen, safe, and supported, not just welcomed.

  • You want your conversations to move beyond small talk into encouragement, prayer, and real spiritual care.

  • You know being present with people is part of the Church’s mission — but you want to grow in how to listen, respond, and love well.

  • You can greet and chat — but you’ve never been taught how to notice needs, offer care, or take the next step in serving someone.

  • You long for a community that feels like the body of Christ — where people are known, supported, and not alone, not just socially connected.

These are the moments ministry leaders face every week. Conversation Edge helps you move from warm interactions to meaningful connection—so you’re not left guessing what to do next.

The Skills That Give You an Edge

You’ll walk away with an edge—the skills, self-awareness, and confidence to lead transformational conversations in the church, at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

Listen for what's underneath The Surface

Create connections that help people feel heard, understood, and valued.

Ask Questions to open doors

Move past surface-level conversation and into meaningful connection—without pushing.

nAVIGATE eMOTION WITH cONFIDENCE

Stay steady when conversations get tender, tense, or heavy.

Support Without Taking Control

Support growth and next steps without taking ownership of the outcome.

Because surface-level conversations lead nowhere—you’re building trust that draws people in.

Introducing

Conversation Edge for Faith Communities

a 6-week, live training that teaches coaching skills through simple instruction and guided practice—rooted in scripture and designed for the conversations that shape community.

here's what's included

  • Live, interactive sessions for 6 weeks

  • Faith-based teaching + real-life examples

  • Partner + trio coaching labs (guided practice)

  • A community of like-minded leaders

  • Real-time feedback and encouragement from Abigail, a certified coach

  • Pre-work and readings that are thoughtful, not overwhelming

  • 24 CE hours for professional development

Who Is This Training For?

If you care about deeper connection in your faith community, you’re in the right place.

Church Staff & Leaders

For pastoral care, discipleship, and everyday connection.

Small Group

Leaders

To go deeper without getting pulled off track.

Ministry

Teams

To strengthen teams and create interactions that stick.

Teachers & Administrators

To create learning spaces where people feel seen, safe, and engaged.

Faith-Based Non-profit leaders

For relational leadership and healthy support.

Everyday

Believers

Who want to grow in listening, questions, and trust-building.

What Our Graduates Say

Look at What These EFI Graduates Have to Say...

Real Stories. Real Transformation

Tom Shortreed

"EFI helped me become a more empathetic listener, and my conversations have shifted from transactional to transformational. The Christian coaching model is simple, powerful, and has helped me guide clients toward clarity and vision in deeply rewarding ways."

Karis Walker

“After six years in health coaching, I felt called to step deeper into my God-given purpose. Abigail equipped me with the tools to listen well, build trust, and coach with confidence. This training is a must for anyone considering coaching in any capacity.”

Angela Nunn

"I’m a better listener and communicator after taking this course. Anyone in ministry, who has a heart for relationships and would like to coach should consider taking this course. It teaches how valuable and freeing asking the right questions can be in people's lives."

Register for This Course

This 6-week course meets live on Zoom two hours a week, and yes, you can join us from your office, your car, or even on vacation.

Can’t make a session? No worries. Every class is recorded, so you can catch up anytime.

*You should also plan for 2 hours of class prep each week

2026 Spring WEDNESDAY COHORT

Start Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

End Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Meeting Time: 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM MT / 11:00 AM PT

books & resources

Primary Reading: Short articles provided by EFI

Required Resource Book: Coaching Questions by Tony Stoltzfus (any edition)

Enrollment Details

Everything you need for a live, practice-based 6-week training experience to be the leader you've been striving for.

$1,197 or 4 payments of $299

  • Live training over 6 weeks (interactive and experience-based)

  • Practice labs that help you apply what you learn

  • Real-time feedback so you don’t have to guess

  • Simple tools + materials you’ll use right away

  • 24 CE hours for professional development

Did you know we have customized training?

With a group of 5 or more, we can build a custom: class that fits your needs with the same transformational training. This is perfect for

  • Staff development

  • Leadership groups

  • Ministry teams

Contact us to learn more!

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