Contact: Linda C. Hedberg, Christian Coaching Resources, 763-780-8508, CoachLinda@ChristianCoachingResources.com

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Nov. 17, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- The 2012 edition of The Complete Guide to Christian Coach Training, has just been released by author and editor, Linda C. Hedberg. This unique resource streamlines and consolidates research for those considering coach training from a distinctly Christian perspective.

This fourth edition of The Guide features profiles of 20 of the top training programs in the Christian coaching industry, including program descriptions, contact information, social media links, and cost estimates. Additionally, The Guide discusses the basics of coaching, clarifies accreditation, credentialing, and certification and takes readers through eleven factors to consider when choosing coach training.

Originally presented as an ebook in 2008 and revised annually, for the first time the 2012 edition of The Guide is also available in soft cover.

"Christian Coaches Network receives many requests about where to access Christian oriented coach training. As each new edition comes out, The Complete Guide to Christian Coach Training sets itself farther and farther ahead of any other source as the definitive guide to what's available and what you need to know to make a wise decision on incorporating coaching into your future." -- Gary Wood, Executive Coach and Director, Christian Coaches Network

Linda C. Hedberg is a certified life coach, speaker and author. She provides resources to prospective and new Christian coaches at www.christiancoachingresources.com and www.mychristiancoachtraining.com.