Live that gooder life
Chris Huelat is a certified coach and counselor with more than 20 years as a pastor at Fairview Christian Church, two AACC certifications, and certification in the 7 Primal Questions coaching framework. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministry from Hope International University and currently coaches men, ministry leaders, and professionals around the nation, anywhere, anytime on Zoom, while serving as a director at Visiting Angels of Springfield. In-person sessions are available in Southwest Missouri. He lives and works from Carthage, Missouri.
Chris is a coach, not a counselor. How is coaching different from therapy and counseling in Missouri?
Chris and his wife Judi have been married for 36 years. They have four children serving in ministry and business, two dogs named Pete and Ben, and deep roots in the Missouri communities they love. The last five years brought a beautiful collision of pain, triumph, healing, struggle, and growth that shaped the coaching work Chris offers today.
Between sessions, Chris writes about faith, healing, and the gooder life on Substack. Browse recent essays on the writings page, or subscribe to get new notes in your inbox.
- Certified
- 7 Primal Questions coach
- 2× AACC
- Christian counseling certifications
- 30+ Years
- Local Church Ministry in CA & MO
What qualifies Chris to coach?
People-focused coach with 30+ years motivating, equipping, and training leaders and volunteers, and 40+ years in ministry and business leadership, helping people discover who they were made to be.
- Certified Coach, 7 Primal Questions (2023–2024)
- Two certifications from the American Association of Christian Counseling (2023–2024)
- Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministry, Hope International University
- Pastor, Fairview Christian Church (1998–2018)
- Director, Visiting Angels of Springfield, MO (2019–present)
- Professional Coach, Chris Huelat Coaching (2024–present)
Ministry, leadership, and coaching
May 2024 – Present
Professional Coach
Chris Huelat Coaching / CHCoaching LLC
Faith-based life coaching for men, ministry leaders, and professionals using the 7 Primal Questions framework. Free discovery calls and practical growth plans.
January 2019 – Present
Director
Visiting Angels of Springfield, MO
Leads local home-care operations serving seniors and families across the Springfield area. That people leadership shapes how Chris coaches today.
2023 – 2024
Certified Coach, Pastoral Studies / Counseling
7 Primal Questions & AACC
Completed the Certified Coaching Program through 7 Primal Questions and earned two certifications from the American Association of Christian Counseling.
1998 – 2018
Pastor
Fairview Christian Church
More than two decades of pastoral care, teaching, and volunteer leadership: the foundation of Chris’s gentle, trustworthy coaching style.
Why does Chris Huelat coach?
Chris believes every person matters and was made to fly. His pastoral background and years leading people in ministry and home care shaped a gentle, trustworthy coaching style that helps clients feel safe while going deep. Whether you are a ministry leader carrying hidden weight or a man ready to face unwanted behaviors, Chris meets you with compassion and practical tools.
Chris and Judi: 36 years and counting
Chris and his wife Judi have built a life rooted in faith, family, and community in Carthage, Missouri. Their four children serve in ministry and business, and their home includes two dogs named Pete and Ben. The life Chris coaches toward is the life he and Judi have lived: honest, imperfect, and always moving toward the gooder life together.
“I am thankful for people who really take the time to invest in others. Chris is perfect at that! His desire is to help you get to know the BEST part of who you are. He loves the Lord, and often speaks on biblical truths, which I appreciate. Thank you for being a great Mentor and Coach.”
Ready for your heroic journey?
Start with the free Primal Question assessment, then book a discovery call. Chris will help you build a plan for the gooder life.