Transformational Stories

The staff meetings at Lifeforming always begin with the latest weekly reports of transformation that we are privileged to hear and help bring about. It makes all that we do to serve you and our future clients and coaches so rewarding. We fully intend to publish many of these on the forthcoming new Website that is in the works; which in itself will be a story of transformation. Can you imagine having a page for every one of our 21 countries with updated reports each month on their own stories!

Here are just a few that we have heard in the last 2 weeks:

” I went home after the first day of the RTT training determined to put into practice with my daughter who had become so melancholy and reclusive over the last months after the birth of our new child. As I was tucking her in she began to talk to me in response to what I learned about asking questions. When she told me that she was feeling that she was becoming invisible to us and others I barely held back telling her why she should not feel that way. Instead I “kept my advice-giving hand behind my back” and listened and asked. To my utter amazement we had the best conversation we have ever had together. I can hardly think about it with welling up in tears. I can’t imagine how great our future conversations and relationship will become because of this timely training. Thank you so much” (Oklahoma Pastor)

“I was rather skeptical that another seminar would make much difference to my family relationships but I took the challenge to put this into practice right away because the presenter promised I would be pleasantly surprised. I have to tell you that I had the most incredible breakthrough of understanding and connection with my son in years. I was absolutely shocked and humbled at the same time. This stuff works! I am now signed up for the first training course to be held at the new Training Center in New Jersey and I can hardly wait!” (Father of three in Rochester, New York)

“This presentation has been compelling and powerful. It has given us a new perspective on our ministry. We must hear more of this and have the opportunity to present this to our people. We know this will help them steward the favor that God is giving them in their vocations.” (Group of 13 African American pastors and bishops in a Washington, D.C. RTT “Taste and See” 90 minute session)

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Caffeinated Coaching

What do churches in North Carolina, New York, and Virginia have in common? How about espresso with a difference; coaching conversations that bring a sustainable buzz!

Several churches are now seeing the opportunity to integrate coaching services into these conversational moments so that people can explore ways to respond to personal, economic, and cultural transitions accelerating all around us. These are great opportunities for potential coaching hours, clients, and transformational conversations around an easy entry format for exploring the power of coaching.

One excited church in Rochester, N.Y. recruited 140 people to a Real Talk Training that resulted in several who want to be “conversational coaches” in their churches’ upscale coffee shop that is the center of activity before and after every church event during the week and weekend.

One great opportunity is now opening up at New Life Virginia Beach where Lifeforming is partnering with this “church in the office park” as they open a coffee bistro to the local business community where they are strategically located. All coaches in this area who would like to offer their coffee time as a coach to see where that may develop can contact our office for more information.

What about your area of the country? Got caffeinated coaching?

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Paid-in-Full

In anticipation of the current and future economic upheaval in our nation the Lord has already given those who have ears to hear the financial strategies that will both sustain them and proclaim Him where it really matters the most right now; in the pocketbooks of our families. It is so encouraging to me personally to see how many people with foresight are already designing discipleship and leadership development training that incorporates financial stewardship and wealth building that will be communicated to our children who will not go into the bondage of debt due to the ignorance of their parent’s generation.

Over the last 9 months I have read over 9 books and dozens of articles on biblical economics and have interviewed numerous leaders on the subject at apostolic roundtables, pastoral associations, and 7M leaders. One thing is clear; there is unanimity to discover viable and proven ways to enable people to be able to experience the impossible only a few years ago; the words over their credit cards, student loans, mortgages and other debts; Paid-in-Full.

There is no doubt in my mind that the future of relevant, need-meeting coaching is linked to the ability of coaches both to model and to multiply the reality of a Paid-in-Full lifestyle. This is not only for personal finances but also for those who look to you for a way through the maze of economic confusion. Now we are beginning to hear the sounds of that phrase , Paid-in-Full, from students, to parents, to pastors, and to associates as they tell us what has happened to them in just months of action-steps and growth plan coaching in the financial arena of their lives. I am so excited that Lifeforming is “Assembling the Whole Story” now in the role of economics in the pursuit of our dreams. Anticipating that reality has been one of my greatest joys in the midst of seeing so much great sorrow and anxiety in the lives of those we all care about. I know first hand that “Debt reduction is a key to Dream realization.”

You can explore one solution that is working so well for us personally and for many that we have been working with over the past months by contacting International Director, Sam Scaggs. ( sam@equityforming.com ) Because we live by the value of under promise and over deliver we will say simply and sincerely; “YOU are much closer to being able to say Paid-in-Full than you realize.”

Personally, we can’t wait to hear you and your coaching clients say that!

Joseph Umidi and Sam Scaggs

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Lifeforming Global Summit ‘09 Update!

We hope that you are as excited as we are about the Lifeforming Global Summit ‘09 that will be held in London, England August 7-9, 2009. We will be giving you updated information with each newsletter we send out. Last month we announced the dates, location and vision for this historical summit. Here it is again if you forgot to put it in your calendar August 7-9, London England.

We are putting together a task force to help with the planning of the summit but there is one person who is already on the ground in London helping us to make the selection of our location for this incredible event. Her name is Janet Powell and she is not only a resident and citizen of England but one of our very own Leadership Coaches! Janet is doing a fantastic job helping us with some very important logistic decisions and we have finalized our location for our Lifeforming Global Summit ‘09.

We will be meeting at “The Octagon at Queen Mary, University of London!” Located just two miles from the City Center of London, the Octagon provides an intriguing solution for a wealth of events. Its flexible space, historic architecture and modern facilities combine to create the versatile venue for our historical event. The Octagon at Queen Mary, University of London is an unusual and unique London venue, and is referred to as “the jewel in the College’s crown.” We will be meeting, sleeping and enjoying our meals together on this campus for one low price which we will share very soon. If you are curious and would like to have a peak just click on this link and you can read and see pictures of this very unique environment. We want to give a special thanks to Janet Powell for helping us to discover this “jewel of a place!”

http://www.octagon-venue.com/

More important than just the venue is what is going to take place inside the Octagon August 7-9, 2009 while coach trainers and coaches from all over the world gather for these days of interaction, worship, training and planning! We will be sending out more details soon such as directions, prices and content of the meeting but for now we want to keep you informed of our progress as it takes place. We will be hearing first hand from coach trainers and coaches from every continent of the world during these historic days. Until next month, please put these dates in your calendars and pray about being present. Is it important? Yes, it is that important! If you have any questions do not hesitate contacting our team here at our headquarters.

Side by side,

Sam Scaggs
International Director
sam@lifeformingcoach.com

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Phone Numbers:
We are aware that some of the phone numbers in our training manuals no longer reflect our current office numbers. When calling our office please use the numbers listed below:

Lifeforming Office Number
1-888-852-2234
757-631-4440

Additional Important Phone Numbers:
Bridge Line
1-605-475-6407
access code 9348#

Bridge Line
Recorded Sessions
1-605-475-6457
access code 9348#
relavant file number

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Thank you for being a part of our coaching community. Please let us know if we can serve you in any way.

Blessings for divine breakthroughs and provision!

Joseph, Sam, John, Lyn & Rebekah
Lifeforming Leadership Coaching

Lifeforming Leadership Coaching
101 North Lynnhaven Road, Suite 304, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Office 757.631.4440, Fax 757.631.4448
www.lifeformingcoach.com

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