About Our Coaches

CAM certified coaches practice all over the world.
We are proud to recognize our CCLC, CCLC+, and ECC coaches.

Certified Christian Leadership Coaches plus [cclc+]

Our Certificate in Christian Leadership Coaching Plus (CCLC+) is a level one program designed to take coaches to the ICF’s Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Certification.

The CCLC+ curriculum consists of 64 hours of coach training as well as 10 hours of mentor coaching. You will also receive free access to CAM 101 – Intro to Christian Coaching.

Our CCLC+ program is Level 1 accredited with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

CCLC+ can also be upgraded to ECC at any time during or after the certification.

Coach Approach Ministries offers three certifications! 

See the directories of our ECC and CCLC coaches.

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Anne Bates, ACC

Anne helps individuals discover their God-given purpose and create actionable plans to live it out. She excels at identifying untapped potential, empowering clients to reach personal and professional goals. Working with diverse clients—from individuals to organizations—she guides clients in aligning personal values with career aspirations for a more fulfilling life.

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Dorian Botsis

Dorian Botsis is a passionate leadership and team coach specializing in strategy and development. With a PhD in Theology and experience as an executive pastor and entrepreneur, he guides individuals toward transformative "a-ha" moments. Dorian empowers clients across various industries to achieve personal and corporate success through focused, purpose-driven coaching.

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Christine Burkhard

Based in Okinawa, Japan, I offer both in-person and online sessions. My diverse life experiences bring depth and understanding to the coaching partnership. Helping people navigate transitions whether professional or personal is my passion.

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Elizabeth Cremean

Focusing on holistic well-being and soul care in her coaching, Elizabeth resides in Buffalo, NY with her husband, Nels. She has diverse experience in mental health administration, educational IT and teaching, ministry, as well as raising 5 children.

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Luke Crowley, ACC

Luke Crowley is dedicated to helping people become world-class leaders. With over a decade of experience in executive roles, he excels at spotting potential and guiding individuals, teams, and organizations through transformative growth. Outside of coaching, you’ll find him spending time with his wife Mary or hunting for fresh snow for a ski day.

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Tyler Gerfers, ACC

Tyler has used a coach approach in life and ministry since 2021. He loves to engage people through coaching to see them learn and grow as a whole person. He has a great passion for coaching and believes it is ‘the high tide that raises all ships’ for everyone. Outside of coaching, Tyler works with university students, ministry leaders, and all things powerlifting.

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Dan Hayden

Dan helps Christian fathers of teens move from tension and miscommunication to understanding, trust, and a lasting legacy of faith and connection. A former Army Engineer Officer, he empowers fathers with faith-based mental fitness, blending neuroscience and biblical wisdom to guide Saboteur mindsets to Sage-led relationships. His workshops equip churches, men’s ministries, and parents with strategies for stronger family bonds.

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Brenda Jochum

Brenda Jochum is the founder of Strengths Connection and is a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach and Certified Listening Intelligence (LQ) Coach. She is passionate about helping people discover the unique ways God has designed them and use those gifts with confidence and purpose. Through thoughtful questions, deep listening, and a strengths-based approach, Brenda partners with clients as they seek greater clarity, alignment, and faith-filled direction for their lives and work.

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Pablo Juarez, ACC

The greatest blessing you can be for another person is not just sharing your strengths and potential but helping them to discover their own. Dr. Pablo Juarez is the founder of Leaderplus and has 27 years of experience in organizational leadership, higher education administration, and pastoral ministries.

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Kayla Kerner, ACC

Kayla was a fast riser in the leadership world and many began looking to her for mentorship. Kayla is the co-founder of P3 Leaders with a vision to instill presence, partnership, and purpose into organizational leadership. She is a certified Working Genius facilitator.

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Andreas Köstenberger, PhD, MDiv

Dr. Andreas Köstenberger is a New Testament scholar and evangelical author. He also serves as theologian in residence at Fellowship Raleigh. He and his wife Marny host Oak Tree Cottage, a hospitality and coaching ministry. Together, they founded Biblical Foundations to support marriages and families. They live in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and have four adult children.

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Marny Köstenberger, THD

Marny is a seminary trained theologian and published author serving as adjunct faculty at Heritage Seminary in Canada. She and her husband Andreas host at Oak Tree Cottage in Wake Forest, NC, providing B&B-style leadership retreats. She is cofounder of Biblical Foundations, producing ministry resources with her husband, and is devoted mother of four adult children.

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Todd Nathan, ACC

Todd is a Professional Certified Life Coach who creates safe space for clients facing grief, burnout, or mental health challenges. With a background in ministry and mentoring—and shaped by personal loss—he brings deep empathy, encouragement, and clarity. He also supports parents of children with mental health struggles.

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Kim Rider

Kim is a certified coach and small business owner with over 20 years of operational leadership experience. She helps leaders find clarity, build confidence, and take next steps through insightful questions and steady support. “Kim brings a calmness when people are flustered or feeling overwhelmed.” – Client

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Ann M. Scherer, ACC

With extensive experience across various industries – from High Tech to Real Estate, leadership ministry, and hospitality – I offer a wealth of diverse insights as a Personal & Professional Development coach. My dedication lies in empowering clients to achieve their goals and fostering personal growth using valuable tools acquired throughout my career.

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Larry Tung

Larry partners with professionals in the technology industry to navigate leadership challenges, career development, and personal growth. His coaching focuses on helping clients gain insights that lead to clarity and action. Larry serves as a Product Manager at Salesforce, is a husband and father of two, and volunteers actively at his church.

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Dwight Weber

Dwight Weber brings 40 years of experience advancing the Kingdom through the local church. Having served at every pastoral level, he offers a unique mix of passion and apostolic insight. His coaching is tempered with discernment and a deep heart for mentoring pastors and church planters. Dwight currently serves as a neighborhood missionary in Elkhart, Indiana.

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Kenneth Warren

Pastor Ken has faithfully served in ministry for over 30 years. He has been married to his wife, Rachel, for 37 years and is blessed with five wonderful children and three grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys golf, pickleball, and hunting. His passion is helping people grow in faith and purpose.

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Claudia Wondrak

Thoughts can take you far, but sometimes they trap us. I’m Claudia Wondrak, somatic process facilitator and life coach. I guide people to pause, feel, and act. Bodywork and coaching taught me that mind-body connection is essential. Rooted in faith, I help others release tension, find calm, and clarity.

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