CCNI Board & International Leaders
The Current CCNI International Board Members
| Role | Information | Contact |
|---|---|---|
Brian Bennett | President of CCNI effective July 1, 2024 Since his own training as a coach, Brian is passionate about helping Christian coaches thrive. He is grateful to serve Christian coaches and the Christian coaching movement through his role as President at CCNI. | president@christiancoaches.com |
Steve Pylypiak | Treasurer – Steve Pylypiak is a certified professional life coach, licensed engineer, and federal executive with over 25 years of leadership experience. He also serves as a church elder, blending strategic insight with a deep commitment to Christ-centered service. As CCNI Treasurer, Steve brings strong financial oversight and a passion for equipping coaches to live and lead faithfully. | treasurer@christiancoaches.com |
Amy Miller | Director of Membership – Amy Miller, founder of Kindler Coaching, LLC, holds PCC and CPCC credentials and is a Certified EQ-i 2.0 / EQ 360 Assessor and Certified Strengths Champion Coach. With 25+ years of leadership and ministry experience, she empowers women and leaders to leverage strengths, emotional intelligence, and spiritual formation in their personal and professional lives. She is committed to cultivating environments of belonging and emotional safety. www.kindlercoaching.com | dirmembership@christiancoaches.com |
Frances Lucas | Frances Lucas brings a heart for organization, clarity, and service to her role as CCNI Secretary. With a background in career development, coaching, writing and ministry leadership, Frances is passionate about helping people grow with purpose and faith. She holds a Career Coaching Certification from Corporate Coach University and has 25 years of career coaching experience. She is deeply involved in church and community life, enjoying intentional communication, building relationships, and commitment to Christ-centered leadership. She has written and published Breadcrumbs devotional journals and enjoys writing Bible Studies as well. | secretary@christiancoaches.com |
Pam Mertz | Pam has stepped in to the role Director of Education, having previously served as Secretary. She continues to be an active CCNI Presenter. Pam is a CPLC, PCC, and President of BluePrint Life Coaching, LLC. She is an author of the book, The Truth About Church Wounds and her coaching around the healing arts is powerful. blueprintlife.com | direducation@christiancoaches.com |
Zach Prosser | Joining the Board in 2023, Zach Prosser is a global award-winning coach with experience of over 16 years in executive leadership with over 25 years of non-profit industry work. His expertise adds to his passion for life and leadership coaching. invisionleadership.net | dircredentialing@christiancoaches.com |
Michael Smith | Director of Mentoring. Joining the Board in 2024, Michael brings with him years of leadership, pastoral, and coaching experience. He is the host of “Your Discipleship Coach” podcast and radio program on WYLL. He is the founder of the Professional Coach University. Learn more about Michael at https://professionalcoachuniversity.com | dirmentoring@christiancoaches.com |
Brian Tracy | Director of Accreditation. Brian Tracy is serving as CCNI’s Director of Accreditation. Brian holds the PCC and CPCC credentials and holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership. Brian has been a pastor for 42 years and an Executive Presbyter overseeing pastors for 24 years. Brian is also an adjunct seminary professor, leadership coach and certified conflict mediation trainer | diraccreditation@christiancoaches.com |
TerryAnn Porter | Assisting behind the scenes since 2018, she is currently serving as Admin. TerryAnn is a Life Coach specializing in Group Coaching for Women. She is also highly trained in using the CliftonStrengths assessment to help her clients. terryannporter.com | techteam@christiancoaches.com |
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CCNI Country Leaders
| Country Leaders | Information | Business Link |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Druinie Perera  | Dru is a Life and Leadership Coach specializing in International Coaching. She is the the author of Sabbath Coaching and a visionary in the area of “Keeping the Sabbath.” | www.coachmyreset.com |
| Slovakia Marián Kubeš  | Marián is a PCC, CPCC and certified mentor coach. He specializes in leadership and marriage coaching. He runs a coaching school in Slovakia and heads a team of coaches throughout Eastern Europe | www.krestanskykouc.sk |
| United Kingdom Catherine Gray | Catherine is a Leadership and Strenghs Coach working with people throughout the United Kingdom. She is an ACC and Strengths Champion Certified Coach. Cat does group coaching and organizational support coaching. | www.catherinegraycoaching.com |
| Canada Mrs. Kimberly O’Brien  | Kimberly is a Ministry Leadership Coach in Canada. Much of her coaching focuses on building family and generational legacy. Her unique coaching category is designed to help families throughout the world to build their generational impact while aligning those families with a godly purpose. | kimberlyobrien.ca |