Where Women Grow in Faith and Life
Put A New Spring in Your Step!
AC Woman Journal March/April 2010
A Joyful Heart
OK! It’s time to put the winter blahs behind you and work on building a better outlook on life. Warmer days and budding flowers traditionally offer new hope and the desire to turn your life around to be happier and healthier. A truly joyful heart starts from within and bubbles out as if you can’t hold it back. If this is something you strive for and you are willing to do some real soul-searching to work toward a newfound joy, Life Coaching could be for you.
What’s Life Coaching?
As an outreach program of Porchtown Zion United Methodist Church in Franklin Township, Life Coach Ministry offers spiritual support and guidance through non-denominational, Christian help and hope. Coaches Rev. Heidi Bak, Eileen Oczkowski and Christine Abrahims minister to individual women who seek to improve their lives by using scripture, prayers, encouragement and other soul-searching techniques.
Different Options
Although the coaches at Life Coach Ministry prefer to meet with each woman in person at Porchtown Church, coaching by phone is a viable alternative. In addition to being convenient, phone coaching expands the ministry’s horizon beyond the local community to reach more women. A wonderful compromise is to meet at the church initially to get acquainted and then correspond by phone thereafter. This offers the best of both worlds by meeting in God’s house first - which is more friendly and spiritual - with the opportunity to personally embrace, encourage and empower.
What to Expect
Most coaching sessions are about an hour long with the initial visit sometimes taking a little longer as you get acquainted. Once you establish which areas in life you wish to improve – and the obstacles you need to overcome – your coach will help you determine a plan of action to achieve your goals. Life coaching typically includes brainstorming, values clarification, self-examining “homework,” and visioning techniques. Your coach will help you stay on task and remain accountable as you learn the skills you need to succeed in your endeavors.
Get Started Today
Make that first step toward a brighter future by asking Life Coach Ministry for their free Welcome Kit today. Call (856) 694-2557; write to Life Coach Ministry, 220 Porchtown Road, Newfield, NJ 08344; or email LifeCoachMinistry@comcast.net. Be sure to include your name, phone number and mailing address. Visit www.PorchtownChurch.org to see all of the community services offered.
Life Coach Primer
When an athlete wants to achieve success in her sport, she seeks a coach to guide and challenge her to perform at her best. Likewise, if a woman strives for the best out of life, she works with a Life Coach who will empower her to become accountable and pro-active toward reaching her goals.
Counseling First?
When someone has issues like illness, abuse, abandonment, relational or financial concerns, she needs to resolve them first through doctors, counselors, therapists or crisis agencies before considering life coaching. A healthy mental state and a willingness to try some new plans of action are key foundations for coaching.
Coaching Readiness
If you can answer yes to the following questions, life coaching could be for you:
1. Are there one or more areas in your life that you wish to improve?
2. Are you willing to allow a coach into your life to help you?
3. Are you ready to make changes and think about things differently?
The Christian Difference
While traditional coaches might define success in terms of personal achievements, status, income or possessions, Christian coaches empower you toward achieving personal excellence. By celebrating your true worth, you find an inner peace and joy that helps you live a victorious life in all of your endeavors.
Free Will Donations
Life Coach Ministry is a non-profit organization that offers its services free of charge. Donations from clients and benefactors to help defray the cost of materials and supplies are always appreciated. Contact the ministry for details on how you can help.
Meet Our Coaches

- Our coaches, from left, Christine Abrahims, Pastor Heidi Bak, Eileen Oczkowski.



