named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Board Governance Consulting
Advisory service to clarify roles and improve collaboration between nonprofit boards and senior leadership teams.
Customized Training
Bespoke training programs designed to achieve lasting behavioral change in leadership and team development based on specific organizational needs.
Executive Coaching
Personalized, confidential coaching for senior leaders and pastors using certified Christian coaches to provide wisdom and strategic guidance.
HiPo Individual Development
Program to identify and develop high-potential leaders within faith-based organizations through coordinated, multi-disciplinary coaching.
JobFit Analysis
Data-driven assessment tool to improve hiring decisions by aligning candidate profiles with job requirements.
Outplacement
Career navigation support for departing employees to maintain workplace dignity and organizational reputation.
Sabbatical Planning
Structured planning process to help leaders make the most of sabbatical periods for rest, reflection, and spiritual renewal.
Succession Planning
Two-year planning process to prepare emerging leaders and ensure smooth leadership transitions in ministries and nonprofits.
Team Optimization
Group engagement program using a proprietary 3-pillar framework to build connections, improve communication, and increase productivity in work teams.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Burnout Recovery and Well-being CoachingProvides a comprehensive Burnout Recovery program that includes assessments to diagnose burnout, personalized action plans, biblically integrated counseling guides, and sustainable self-care rhythms. Offers two structured coaching options (Basics and Essentials) and free consultations to determine program suitability.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Career Development and Job Transition SupportOffers structured programs such as the Career Navigator and Ascend to guide individuals through job search, onboarding, and career transitions. Includes JobFit Analysis for hiring managers, outplacement services for departing employees, and customized coaching to align careers with skills and values.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Executive and Leadership Coaching ProgramsProvides professional coaching services, including executive coaching and the 10x Leadership Intensive, to high-potential nonprofit leaders and senior leaders in faith-based organizations, helping them navigate leadership challenges, achieve goals, and expand their influence. Services are delivered by certified Christian coaches with expertise in leadership, theology, and counseling.
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
- Leadership Development for Faith-Based OrganizationsDelivers leadership development experiences for senior ministry leaders, including the 10x Leadership Intensive, with reported high application rates and participant satisfaction. Programs are designed to equip Christian leaders with clarity and confidence in their vocational and organizational roles.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Organizational Development and Leadership TrainingProvides coaching, training, and counsel to churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations to support mission implementation, governance, resource stewardship, and team optimization. Includes business plan consulting, board governance support, and customized training programs tailored to organizational goals.
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Professional Development Resources and ContentProduces and distributes podcasts, blog posts, and videos on faith, work, and career development to support individuals in finding purpose and balance. Offers free consultations to help users identify appropriate coaching solutions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$422K
Contributions & grants$190K45%
Program service revenue$231K55%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$467K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$199K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$131K
Cash$118K
Investments$0
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$118K
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -14.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR CHARLES ROPER | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 40 | $127K |
board members · 3
- DR CRAIG SIDER — DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT
- EDWARD MORGAN — DIRECTOR/TREASURER
- KENNETH KINARD — DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- 4word Women Partner — Collaborates with VOCA as a faith and work partner in the broader movement.
- Athletes in Action Partner — VOCA Center has provided leadership development services for leaders within Athletes in Action.
- Brandon Addison Partner — Certified professional coach affiliated with VOCA Center providing coaching services.
- CRU Partner — VOCA Center coaches have developed global leaders for CRU, a faith-based organization.
- Charlotte Initiative for Faith & Work Partner — Collaborates with VOCA as a faith and work partner in the broader movement.
- Chattanooga Faith & Work Coalition Partner — Collaborates with VOCA as a faith and work partner in the broader movement.
- Chip Roper Partner — Certified professional coach affiliated with VOCA Center providing coaching services.
- City Union Partner — Organization that VOCA has worked with, as listed in "Who We've Worked With" section.
- Cru Partner — Organization that VOCA has worked with, as listed in "Who We've Worked With" section.
- Denver Institute for Faith & Work Partner — Collaborates with VOCA as a faith and work partner in the broader movement.
- Faith & Work Chicago Partner — Collaborates with VOCA as a faith and work partner in the broader movement.
- Faith and Work Chicago Partner — Co-hosts webinars on vocational calling and job search topics with VOCA CENTER INC.
- Global Faith & Work Initiative Partner — Collaborates with VOCA as a faith and work partner in the broader movement.
- Grace Resources Partner — Organization that VOCA has worked with, as listed in "Who We've Worked With" section.
- Hope and Breakthrough Ministries Partner — Organization that VOCA has worked with, as listed in "Who We've Worked With" section.
- Institute on Purposeful Work Partner — Collaborates with VOCA as a faith and work partner in the broader movement.
- Ka Cotter Partner — Certified professional coach affiliated with VOCA Center providing coaching services.
- Ken Kinard Partner — Certified professional coach affiliated with VOCA Center providing coaching services.
- Liz Partner — Certified professional coach affiliated with VOCA Center providing coaching services.
- Mission Leadership Partner — Collaborates with VOCA as a faith and work partner in the broader movement.
- Nashville Institute for Faith & Work Partner — Collaborates with VOCA as a faith and work partner in the broader movement.
- Pegasus Institute Partner — Collaborates with VOCA as a faith and work partner in the broader movement.
- Providence Partner — Organization that VOCA has worked with, as listed in "Who We've Worked With" section.
- RCtC Partner — Organization that VOCA has worked with, as listed in "Who We've Worked With" section.
- Redeemer City to City Partner — Collaborates with VOCA as a faith and work partner in the broader movement.
- Sarah Evers Partner — Certified professional coach affiliated with VOCA Center providing coaching services.
- The King's College Partner — Organization that VOCA has worked with, as listed in "Who We've Worked With" section.
- Theology of Work Project Partner — Collaborates with VOCA as a faith and work partner in the broader movement.
- VOCA Center Network — Organizes and hosts the 10x Leadership Intensive for ministry leaders.
- VOCA for Teams Network — Subsite or service arm of VOCA Center focused on providing coaching and training for churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith-Integrated Vocational Discernmentmethodology: faith_work_integrationBy integrating faith and work through biblically grounded coaching and vocational discernment, individuals align their careers with spiritual purpose, leading to greater fulfillment, resilience, and transformative impact in their workplaces and communities because meaning drives motivation and direction.
- Relational Coaching for Leadership and Organizational Growthmethodology: relational_coaching_modelBy combining personalized, coach-led engagement with peer community and organizational support, leaders overcome isolation and stagnation, creating momentum in their roles and multiplying impact across teams and ministries because sustained change is relational, not just transactional.
- Talent and Purpose Alignment Through Assessmentmethodology: talent_assessment_and_alignmentBy using data-informed assessments to identify core talents and align them with marketable skills and vocational purpose, individuals achieve better career fit and faster, more sustainable employment outcomes because self-knowledge improves decision-making.