BECOME A CERTIFIED SPIRITUAL FITNESS COACH

Empower your fitness community with purpose-driven spiritual leadership.

You already know fitness changes lives.

But what if you could train hearts and souls the same way you train bodies?

If you’re someone others already turn to for prayer, encouragement, or spiritual wisdom in your fitness space—you’re not alone. God has uniquely positioned you in your gym or fitness community to be more than a coach or an athlete… you’re a spiritual leader.

But maybe you’ve sensed there’s more.

You want tools, training, and a deeper understanding of how to bring spiritual transformation alongside physical transformation.

The Spiritual Fitness Coaches Course was built for you.

Over 16 weeks, you’ll gain:

A powerful theology of spiritual fitness rooted in Scripture
Practical training in Biblical teaching, discipleship, and gym-based ministry
Leadership development for forming and guiding small groups
Confidence to launch or grow a ministry in the fitness community where you train

You don’t need a seminary degree. You need a calling—and a coach.

Join a tribe of spiritually hungry, fitness-minded leaders who are stepping into their calling to help people train their souls.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Four Training Blocks over 16 Weeks

BLOCK ONE

FOUNDATIONS OF SPIRITUAL FITNESS

Focus: Build your foundation by understanding why spiritual fitness matters and how to train for it.

In fitness, you can’t grow without understanding load, recovery, and adaptation. This block lays the theological groundwork for spiritual growth using the same principle. We’ll introduce the nine spiritual skills (think: fruits of the Spirit as movements), and show you how training these skills becomes evidence of your relationship with Jesus.

👉 Action Step: You’ll create your own 14-day spiritual training program, design spiritual workouts using our exercise library, and learn how to apply Scripture like a coach applies a training plan.

BLOCK TWO

Teaching for Spiritual Transformation

Focus: Learn how to communicate God’s truth with clarity, confidence, and context—in a way that makes sense in a gym.

Just like a coach scales workouts for various athletes, we teach you how to scale Scripture to the space—whether it’s a devotional after class, a talk at a gym event, or a one-on-one moment of encouragement. You’ll build your first spiritual message, shape your content flow, and craft stories that stick.

👉 Action Step: You’ll write and deliver a 7-minute spiritual fitness talk using personal stories, fitness analogies, and Scriptural truth—training your voice like a preacher and your mind like a coach.

BLOCK THREE

SMALL GROUP FORMATION

Focus: Build a thriving community through HOPE Groups—our model for soul-strengthening small groups inside fitness spaces.

Think of this block like a small group of athletes training under a coach. It’s not just about the workout—it’s about trust, connection, and accountability. You’ll learn how to create a safe space where spiritual growth happens consistently and leaders multiply.

👉 Action Step: You’ll launch a mock HOPE Group, draft your own group’s mission statement and anchor Scripture, and develop a plan for raising up future leaders—just like turning athletes into future coaches.

BLOCK FOUR

MINISTRY IN GYMS

Focus: Learn how to view your gym as your mission field and use your influence to spark transformation that goes beyond the body.

This block helps you take spiritual fitness public—moving from internal rhythms to external impact. You’ll discover how to build relationships, host faith-based events, and create a vision for long-term ministry inside your unique gym culture.

👉 Action Step: You’ll design and present a complete spiritual fitness ministry plan for your fitness community—culminating in a capstone commissioning that launches you into this calling with clarity and purpose.

How much time is required of me?

Plan to spend 1-2 hours a week watching teaching videos and completing assignments.
Do I need to be a coach in my gym?

No. We certify athletes, coaches, as well as gym owners. If God has given you a heart for ministry in your fitness community, this course is perfect for you.
How long does the course last?

16 weeks
What is the cost?

The cost for our coaching certification course is $500.
Are scholarships available?

Yes! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are able to provide a limited number of scholarships for each course. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, send an email to info@hopeinatx.org and tell us more about your situation.
What is the course structure?

Each week, you'll watch a 15-20 minute teaching video, and you'll complete the weekly assignments that correspond to what you're learning. Every two weeks, coaches will get together on Zoom to discuss assignments, answer questions, and encourage each other.
When are the bi-weekly coaching Zoom calls?

Coaches will meet on Thursdays at 12:00 Central Time. Calls will last approximately an hour. Click the APPLY NOW button above to few specific call dates for upcoming Cohorts.