International Christian Life Coaching Program

Prof. Clyde Rivers & Prof. Donella Pitzl

IMEA Founders, Professor Clyde Rivers and Professor Donella Pitzl are very happy to introduce you to our International Christian Life Skills Training Program.

We have had great success around the globe with our Christian Life Skills Program. It is designed to equip you to help people discover their true identity in Christ, their destiny and a path to get there. This program truly equips us to help solve problems as you draw truth out of the people you have a desire to help. You and your clients will grow and gain strength to overcome.

In a world full of problems we must become problem solvers. This education is designed to give our students tools to help others. If you are interested in engaging in this online program, contact us at imea.drrivers.worldwide@gmail.com. Press on to reach the goal...   Changing the world one person at a time!

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Here are a few testimonies of our students:

Prof. Donella, I thank God to have the opportunity of doing this course since I have been learning a lot and my point of view in life is changing.

I believe that this program is taking me to a new step of understanding the purpose of God in my life. I am gaining greater discovery and clarification of my dreams and goals, and uncovering limited and negative thinking that is holding me back. It will help me strategize and appropriate course of action in all areas of my life, establish more meaningful relationships and communicate more effectively with clarity to values and purpose. Currently I have a deeper meaning and focus to ministry and my expectation is to see women experience break-though in their thinking and fulfill their God-Given purpose in life, leadership, business and ministry.

I also believe that this coaching program is changing my perspective and I am beginning focusing on my strengths and abilities and also I am overcoming obstacles and starting drawing attention to overlooking wins and victories since the Holy Spirit who is in me is greater than the one who is in the world, 1 John 4:4.

 Justina –  International Coaching Student – Mozambique, Africa 

Thank you Prof. Donella.

I’m excited. Thank you for the great encouragement. I will continue working hard. Since I started my course the people I lead have experienced change in their lives. I want to say that I’m enjoying the work. I’m definitely better than when I started. My eyes have been opened and my reasoning improved. I have learned that Christian life coaching works as it has worked for my life.  After this course I intend to go on with farther studies to complement this noble branch of knowledge.

Daniel – International Coaching Student – Nairobi, Kenya

Prof. Donella, I thank you so much for this powerful foundational training. Personally, I gained a lot. I definitely expect further encouragement from you, Prof. Donella; in fact, you have taught me through experience (your emails to me), about the power of encouragement and how it relates to performance or productivity. This great tool I certainly intend to use. You also confirmed that everything is indeed “doable” provided we have passion enough and profound dependence on God, our heavenly Father. So I will always keep you abreast of every plan and action I may take towards birthing this vision. I also hope to have you speak on some of these workshops. But, as we communicate, I will keep sending you details.

Mateus - International Coaching Student - Mozambique 

Education Founded on the Kingdom of God

Prof. Donella Pitzl

Prof. Donella is the Co-Founder and Director of IMEA. Prof. Pitzl has an International Professorship through Kayiwa International University and is an International Certified Master Life Coach. Prof. Donella’s doctorate work is in Biblical Counseling with an emphasis on Kingdom Character Building through United Graduate College and Seminary International. She has over 40 years of Christian education and ministry experience and has written several training materials and curriculum for children, youth, seminary students and ministry volunteers. 

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One of the goals of IMEA is to make a Kingdom Education available for pastors, ministers, laypersons, and life-coaches, anyone that has a desire to forward the kingdom message across the globe. You will find the articles we post are a testimony of, not only the Kingdom message, but also Kingdom leadership and mentorship. 

When I was working on my doctorate I knew that biblical counseling was part of the answer to helping people but I also had a sense that God's kingdom character development was of equal, if not greater importance. Without an understanding of what it looks like to exemplify the character of a citizen of God's kingdom, our efforts are futile. Religion has set standards, based on the bible, but God's kingdom standards and principles are not religious rules but rather an expression of a true kingdom foundation and understanding. When we understand our kingdom citizenship and the allegiance we are to have to our King, our attitudes and behavior - life culture - will reflect those convictions and understandings. A true representation of God's kingdom is a product of a relationship with our Father God.

Dr. Myles Munroe is, I believe, one of the strongest teachers of God's kingdom for this day. He brings such a convincing, true to God's Word message of God's kingdom. He was raised under the influence of an earthly kingdom, Great Britain in the Bahamas. He often addresses the fact that when you live under the rule of an earthly kingdom you don't have ownership of anything in that kingdom, but rather you are made a steward of the properties of the kingdom. The influence of that kingdom is everywhere you look and leaves it's imprint behind even when it is gone. This has been one of the concepts that most impacted my theology. Being raised in the church in America, and America being a republic with a democratic system in place, I realized how much my life is centered on ownership. Even when I was in ministry it was a "my ministry" mentality that was promoted. This does not work and has no place in God's kingdom understanding. We were created to represent the kingdom of heaven on earth, to be true kingdom citizen operating and bringing the kingdom of heaven to earth. As the Lord's Prayer says, "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." (Matt 6:10 KJV) That is our job as kingdom citizen. 

The word "repent" means in essence to change your mind, to turn from going one direction and move in another direction. God is in the process of changing the minds of many of His children, joint heirs created in His likeness, those that are ready and willing to hear and comply. We are in a day and time when the message of the kingdom is resonating from heaven. This message offers hope in a time when hopelessness covers much of the world. The Word says, "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." (Matt 24:14 KJV)

IMEA in cooperation with United Graduate College and Seminary International are working to aid in the spreading of the message of God's kingdom. What mankind is longing for is a return to what we were originally created for. No religion, occupation, earthly relationship, nothing can fill and satisfy the emptiness that existed when man lost God's kingdom calling and gave their authority over to the prince and the power of the air, satan. The King of Heaven, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, our Father God is busy calling the much loved creation to return to Their original intent for Their creation - To be joint heirs ruling and reigning with the King on earth as it is in heaven.

A UGCSI student in Mozambique Africa, gave us some comments regarding his education with this organization. He said, "I thank you so much for this powerful foundational training. Personally, I gained a lot . . . You also confirmed that everything is indeed doable provided we have passion enough and profound dependence on God, our heavenly Father." This man is one among many international students that are benefiting from a kingdom centered international education.

I hope IMEA can help lead you into a kingdom education that will return many to God's original intent, having a kingdom relationship with the King of the Ages and operating in dominion on the earth.

Respectfully Submitted,

Prof. Donella Pitzl

WHAT IS EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP?

Gebru Abraha was born in 1968 in the northern part of Ethiopia, in the town of Axum. He is a graduate of Addis Ababa University where he earned a BSc degree in Chemistry. Mr. Abraha then worked as a secondary school teacher for several years. Some years ago he left teaching and took a leadership task and is now working in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia as government employee. Three years ago Mr. Abraha earned a Masters degree in Christian Leadership from United Graduate College and Seminary International.

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Even though leadership as a field of study has evolved recently, we find quite a lot of definitions of the term leadership in literature. Plainly these descriptions are more or less similar in connotation or spirit.  

Leadership is a process of influencing a group of people to accomplish a certain task. Leadership shows the direction towards the attainment of pre-destined goals. By its very nature leadership is influencing the behavior of others while fully respecting the liberty and dignity for each individual. This is so because individuality is sacred.

When it comes to effective leadership, it is the ability of moving a group of people or a society towards a vision by changing the way of thinking of the people about the future possibility. Effective leadership begins with having internally the compassion or love of the human kind. Love and concern are the most fundamental or imperative elements of effective leadership. Without love or compassion effective leadership is unthinkable. Thus the sole and everlasting foundation of effective leadership is Love of those we lead. Without love neither the physical nor the spiritual powers will develop.

There are also other issues that add value to leadership effectiveness. Characters such as enthusiasm, credibility, honesty, staying power, vision and courage do have contribution to effective leadership. Leadership success starts with creating vision. For a leader to be a direction indicator, he has to have a clear vision. Therefore a true leader is visionary. Honesty is also an integral component of a true leader because it invites others to follow your path. Courage is also important to utilize fully one’s own potential. An individual realizes his full potential in the absence of fear of making mistakes and fear of risk.  Thus effective leaders are not susceptible to criticism and admit their mistakes. This makes an effective leader always a learner.

Since effective leadership is all about stimulating people, it shows others that anything is possible. Effective leadership is capable of showing its followers a distant image of good health, prosperity, and a bright future soon to be reached.

The principle ‘‘lead by doing’’ is also another fundamental aspect of effective leadership. True leaders do not give command, nevertheless they lead by doing and this invites followers to shoulder their responsibility and others to come along and join the group.

In all levels of human relations, leaderships prevail. There is leadership in a family circle at a small scale. And leadership at larger scales are group or team leadership, organizational leadership, religious leadership, leadership at society level, etc. They all in common require the skill of leadership, even though the deal differs. Many of the leaderships in family circles are effective. The secret of leadership effectiveness at the household level is love and concern of leaders (parents) for their family members.

Leadership determines the success of an organization. An organization is exactly the mirror image of the leader. This means that a group, a team or an organization takes on the personality of its leader. That is why it is said that ‘‘the pace of a team is the pace of a leader’’.

Leaders are few and followers are many. Unfortunately we humans are followers. So we need someone to show us the way forward to reach our destinations. In periods when there is no leadership society stands still. Good leadership encourages people to go forward and that is why we say good leadership is the fuel of progress. This makes developing leaders of future times (legacy) an essential part of wise leadership.

                                                Let God be with all of us!!

Testimony of Daniel Migosi - Kenyan Pastor and Life Coach

Daniel Migosi

This man is a Masters graduate of United Graduate College and Seminary International and also holds a Master Life Coach Certification with our International Coaching Schools (UACCMI). He is a man of God that loves helping people. It is truly a blessing when you are able to help people around the globe. You just never know where your seeds will end up when you sow in God's garden. I submitted and inquiry regarding his desire to do his doctorate work with UGCS International and how things are going for him and this is what he wrote.

Prof. Donella,
"Next year I will do all I can to complete the course. I also miss your lessons and mentorship. But all is not in vain in that you are still affecting very many people through me in Kenya. You are a jewel that cannot be forgotten. Every coaching I do is bended with my prestigious MCL knowledge and its is doing wonders. Thank you and God bless you."


If you are interested in acquiring a Biblical Education or Christian Life Coaching Education, contact my office at ugcs.dpitzl@yahoo.com or uaccmi.coaching@yahoo.com.


Blessings, Prof. Donella

How Do I Become a Transformative Teacher? – Part 3 By Prof. Michal Pitzl

Prof. Michal Pitzl

Below are three keys to becoming a Transformative Teacher. I have listed a few practical things you can implement in your teaching practices. Start with one and commit to the process. You will not do it perfect in the beginning, but that is part of learning new skills. Always reflect on your teachings. Ask yourself: What went well and what can I do to improve the next time? In this way you become a positive role model for others, showing them how to engage in the learning process.

Use these techniques and see the results for yourself. Only then will they become a part of your teaching philosophy and methodology. Use them enough and they will become second nature.

Ø Clear Targets: Before you teach clearly state the learning targets/objectives. Make them visible for people to see (i.e. on paper, on the chalkboard, or have them write them down.) Clear targets will be guides for your instruction and for your people as they learn new things. Refer to the targets often during instruction, to keep your teaching purposeful. *If you find that something you are teaching or doing does not refer to one of the targets, do not do it. It is okay to change your teaching plans. This shows professionalism, and that you know your teaching targets and you know how to teach them. It is also a great model for your people to see that learning means we must be willing to change and grow.

Ø Frequent Feedback: This type of feedback helps to form your teaching as well as what your people are learning. Ask the questions: How do I know if the people understand what I am teaching? How do I give the people a chance to respond to what they are learning? The following ideas can be used after teaching a new concept, during group discussion or independent activity.

Ø Questioning:

§       Exit Cards: People write down one thing they learned and one question they have and turn it in before they leave. You can choose to address them or not, but it gives you new perspectives and an idea of what your people learned.

§       Quick Checks: Questions during teaching to engage people in dialogue. These provide you with immediate information about people’s learning. It also gives them a way to process what they are learning.

Ø Observations: Gather evidence of learning during dialogue, group work, presentations, etc.

Ø Discussion: Discussion allows you to hear the people’s understanding of a learning target. You are also able to ask guiding questions to check for understanding.

Ø Think-Pair-Share: This is a three step process: Give people time to think about a concept, then have them pair up with another person and share their thinking with the other. You can walk around and observe and listen to check for understanding. Finally, pairs get up and share their thinking with the whole group (this is optional). This technique gives people the time and opportunity to process their own thinking as well as gain new insights from a peer.

Ø Informed Teaching: As a teacher, you must review the information from frequent feedback in order to inform your teaching. It is your responsibility to design your teaching to meet the needs of your people and get them to understand and use the learning targets. Based on feedback you can prepare to answer questions, re-teach a missed concept in a way that people can better understand, or even skip a learning target and move forward if your students prove mastery of the subject.

During this process, think: How will I create a learning atmosphere that will make my people feel safe and free to ask for help if they need it or share their unique opinions?