CLOSING THE HEARING-DOING GAP
A God-Centered, Coaching Program for the Church and Faith-Focused Individuals
“BE DOERS OF THE WORD, NOT HEARERS ONLY.”
Click below to listen to a clip of the conversation that inspired the program
It all started with a profound question: “What happens after the Word?” This question was posed by Bishop Keith Farmer and a panel of church leaders on a WCEG Talk Radio, echoing the concerns shared by a pastor and guest. She expressed the frustrations she often hears from members after a sermon—that they need more to truly apply the message to their lives, overcome challenges and see results. Bishop Farmer turned to me to answer the question from a coaching perspective.
I could relate to how the pastor’s members felt. When I first received my own Word from God about my assignment, I struggled with both clarity and confidence. I was like the sower, scattering my seed with enthusiasm. Some seeds landed on the wayside, some on rocky ground, and others took root temporarily. But when the trials came—for me, it was the recession—I was wiped out.
Before the recession in 2008, I had been climbing the ladder of success and weathering the storms in my life, unknowingly setting myself up for burnout. This financial storm landed me in the belly of the whale—stuck in a cycle of unfulfilled dreams.. Even then, all things were working together for my good as I continued to develop myself, my business Greater Advantage and G.R.E.A.T.E.R. methodology.. Twenty years later, I have the benefit of hindsight and the wisdom gained. That’s why I am on a mission to fulfill my calling to others overcome burnout and renew their strength—so they can cross the finish line. And that’s why I am so excited to share to help empower people of faith to close the hearing-doing gap.
EMPOWER YOUR MEMBERS BEYOND THE SERMON
Faith leaders are called to guide and inspire. But in today’s fast-paced and demanding world, where burnout is a growing challenge for both pastors and congregants alike, it can be nearly impossible to help members connect the dots between what is shared during a sermon and their day-to-day lives. That’s why I created this powerful program—to equip people of faith with the tools they need to not only be hearers of the Word but doers. The truth is, most people need support applying what they hear in church to their lives so they can thrive spiritually, physically, and emotionally while aligning with their God-given calling and purpose.
This program is designed for church leaders and people of faith
Achieve personal and spiritual goals without experiencing burnout.
Implement a faith-based approach to wellness and development.
Fulfill their calling by fostering resilience through inspiration, motivation, and transformation.
What’s Included
God-centered,goal-setting workshops using G.R.E.A.T.E.R. methodology
Bi-weekly burnout prevention livestreams on spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being
Exclusive module or faith leaders to reflect, recharge, and develop strategies to support member
24/7 chat coaching for clarity, accountability, and personalized support
Why It Works
Closing the Hearing-Doing Gap is built on a proven methodology that helps people clarify their calling and achieve their goals while maintaining well-being. By integrating faith, personal growth, and burnout prevention, we empower individuals to take action to live on purpose, armed with tools to combat exhaustion and overwhelm. With renewed energy and practical strategies, they will be equipped to handle life’s inevitable ups and downs.
How to Access the coaching and content
There are two ways to access For just a $49.99 per month subscription, members receive full access to inspirational courses, motivational livestreams, and transformational chat coaching—designed to help them work their faith, live their vision, and contribute meaningfully to their church and community. This aligns with my calling to provide accessible, high-quality coaching so that everyone has a greater advantage. This program is also customizable for organizations to have private workshops, don’t hesitate to contact us to co-create a unique solution.
Join the Movement
Join people of faith committed to fostering accountability and well-being in their congregations and communities. Take the next step by exploring the information below and complete the form to learn more.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOUR KEY FEATURES:
I. Greater Methodology
G.R.E.A.T.E.R methodology is a proven process for people of faith to fulfill their calling. The process takes you on a journey that includes self-reflection for clarity, self-discovery of what you need to develop for the greater good and self-regulation of thoughts, feelings and actions to reduce self-sabatoge.
II. Battle Over Burnout
Greater app was launched in 2022 as a platform to help purpose-driven people achieve goals without burning out. Click below learn more about the three major risks of burnout: lack of work and life balance; caregiving and compassion fatigue; today’s political tension and societal division.
III. The Leadership Challenge
It’s important to put your oxygen mask on before helping others but many purpose-driven leaders don’t always practice what they preach. You deserve space to reflect, recharge, and develop strategies to support your members, without compromising your well-being. Click below to learn more.
IV. Chat Coaching
Coaching has been proven to increase productivity from 22% to 88%. Text-based coaching, a new tool for busy people, provides a sounding board and accountability partner at your fingertips. Click below to learn more and download the benefits of chat coaching white paper.
“BECAUSE GREATER IS HE WHO IS IN YOU, THAN IS HE WHO IS IN THE WORLD”
ABOUT COACH KIM BETTIE AND THE BACKSTORY
I am the CEO and CKO (Chief Knowledge Officer) of Greater Advantage, a socially conscious coaching practice. Socially conscious entrepreneurs are committed to addressing the challenges within their communities and creating meaningful change. My decision to leave the corporate world and start my own business was revelational. In 2003, while attending Hartford Memorial Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, I heard from God regarding my assignment. Reverend Dr. Charles Adams was preaching about contrary winds and how they take us on a journey of faith. That day, I received a Word from God: “Do for the church what you have done for General Motors.”
At the time, one of my primary roles at General Motors was rolling out Individual Growth Strategies designed to educate and empower employees to take personal responsibility for managing their career development and removing barriers to making a greater contribution to the organization. Leaders acknowledged that they could not oversee the career paths of every employee, so they completed a module on becoming developmental managers and leading change. Our work earned the North American Operations Award for outstanding cultural change. Witnessing firsthand the impact of equipping employees with high-quality training and coaching, I became passionate about making professional growth more accessible to all. I knew that given the right tools, people could unlock their full potential.
That morning, as I listened to PA (what we called Pastor Adams), I had a revelation: the strategic tools I had used throughout my career aligned with the biblical journey to the Promised Land. The same way I had helped corporate employees navigate career development, I could help the church community apply biblical principles to personal and spiritual growth. Inspired and eager, I took a leap of faith to fulfill my calling. But like many of you who have stepped into your purpose, I soon encountered contrary winds of my own. In 2005, I accepted a buyout from my six-figure job to start my own coaching practice. However, I quickly realized that while my heart was in the right place, my body and mind were exhausted, and I was burned out. I was navigating an internal storm, only to be met with an external storm—the recession—which caused me to lose everything—except my faith.
I found my way out by refocusing on my purpose. I developed G.R.E.A.T.E.R. Methodology, wrote The 14-Day Experiment, and became the producer and host of a talk show for a Christian station on 1500 AM in Detroit. This led to sharing tips from my book on The Word Network. As God would have it, I now have wisdom from both applying the Word I heard from Pastor Adams and walking my own journey to the Promised Land. What did I learn? That greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world and that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. While I continue to have great success supporting corporate leaders and teams, I am more determined than ever to fulfill my calling and offer this work to faith communities. I am on a mission to help leaders and faith-focused individuals not only fulfill their calling but also combat burnout, which comes to steal, kill, and destroy our joy.