Dave Schaaf
Christian couples coach for church leadership couples in Idaho
| Hourly rate range | $110 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Couples and Christians |
| Also coaches | Spiritual coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Idaho, United States |
| Credentials | Board Certified Coach; Master's degree in Counseling; Bachelor's degree in Divinity; Conversational Intelligence (C-IQ); Gottman 7 Principles |
Dave Schaaf is a Christian life coach and couples coach based in Idaho. He helps couples who serve in church leadership, including pastors and church staff. He was the marriage pastor at his church for 20 years. He holds a Master's degree in Counseling and is a Board Certified Coach. He has worked with 100s of couples. His training includes the Gottman 7 Principles and Conversational Intelligence.
What Dave helps with
Dave works on relationships, with a focus on couples who lead in church settings. He helps them deal with the pressures and the need to feel safe that come with ministry life.
- Strengthening a marriage under the pressure of church leadership
- Feeling safe and open as a couple in ministry
- Staying on the same team as a couple
- Improving communication between partners
Who Dave works with
Dave's niche is church leadership couples. That includes pastors and church staff and their spouses. He also coaches other couples who want to make their relationship work. His main requirement is that both partners still want to be on the same team.
Background and qualifications
Dave served as the marriage pastor at a church for 20 years. That gave him an inside view of the pressures on church leadership couples. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Divinity and a Master's degree in Counseling. He is a Board Certified Coach. He is trained in the Gottman 7 Principles and Conversational Intelligence (C-IQ). He has worked with 100s of couples.
Dave Schaaf pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute intro call
Dave Schaaf reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former marriage pastor of 20 years who focuses on church leadership couples.
Best for pastors and church staff couples who want to stay on the same team and strengthen their marriage.
Common questions
How much does Dave Schaaf charge?
Coaching with Dave runs $110 to $200 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Dave Schaaf help with?
Dave Schaaf helps with strengthening a marriage under the pressure of church leadership, feeling safe and open as a couple in ministry, staying on the same team as a couple and improving communication between partners.
Is Dave Schaaf certified?
Dave Schaaf lists: Board Certified Coach; Master's degree in Counseling; Bachelor's degree in Divinity; Conversational Intelligence (C-IQ); Gottman 7 Principles.
Does Dave Schaaf work with church leadership couples?
Yes. Church leadership couples are his niche, including pastors and church staff. He served as a marriage pastor for 20 years.
How do I contact Dave Schaaf?
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