About Southwind Coaching
For most people, going to the beach in the summer conjures memories of warm south winds. However, when an occasional storm blows in, the wind can change from the north, the temperature drops and a chill sets in. In Acts 27:13, when the wind changed from a light south wind to a northeaster things got a little hairy for the sea goers. They ended up shipwrecked on the island of Malta.
South Wind Coaching
About the Name
This description of the south wind as a warm beach breeze is a nice one; however, in most of the scriptural citations, the south wind is experienced as a scorching drying wind – water anyone?
Being a windsurfer, I (John) prefer a good south wind. Windsurfing on the inland side of the outer banks, a south wind not only brings in the warm temperatures, it also fills the sound with water. Strong persistent winds can drive water in and out of bays. Tampa Bay being emptied during hurricane Ian was a result of strong winds blowing the water out of the bay.
We at SouthWind Coaching like to frame the coaching process as being warm enough not to be overwhelming, filling enough to sail without running aground, and stimulating enough to get on the water and sail in a desired direction.
About Us
John & Janet Raymond
John and Janet have owned and operated a counseling private practice for 19 years and recently started coaching/mentoring. Before that, they owned and operated a health food store for about 7 years. They have a desire to help people live a Christ centered, healthy life.
Janet Raymond
Janet received a masters in counseling from Regent University. She is a certified coach through American Association of Christian Counselors. She has been using What Color is Your Parachute for most of her years as a licensed counselor. Janet has worked with marriages for 35 years.
John Raymond
Dr. John Raymond is a mentor/professor with Redemption Seminary. John received a masters in counseling from Regent University, a masters in psychology with a specialty in health from Walden University, and a Doctor of Ministry in leadership and spiritual formation from George Fox University/Portland seminary. He has training in sexual addiction from American Association of Christian Counselors and received a certification in sexual addiction from AllCEU which utilizes the ACT model.