The DurtieMETHOD™ approaches coaching through seven connected areas of life. Pillars 1–6 each contain four Areas of Focus™, and Pillar 7 contains six Areas of Rest™—thirty areas altogether.
This framework helps coaches understand a client’s current situations, challenges, and progress so they can offer personalized feedback and practical habit coaching that considers the whole person.
How you grow and mature in your relationship with God.
DurtiePRAISE™
How you express your gratitude to God for all that He has done, is doing, and will do for you.
Scripture: Psalms 148–150.
DurtiePRAYER™
How you communicate with God.
Scripture: Matthew 6:5–15.
DurtieSCRIPTURE™
How you commune with God as He speaks to you through His Living Word.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15.
DurtieEVANGELISM™
How you share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5.
Scripture: Matthew 6:33.
Additional teaching for Spiritual Fitness™ is provided within the candidate coursework.
How you allow the Holy Spirit to change your ways of thinking through consistent study and application of Scripture.
DurtieTHOUGHTS™
How you manage the thoughts and beliefs in your mind.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5–6.
DurtieSPEECH™
How you communicate orally in your daily life.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:29.
DurtieACTIONS™
How you act and conduct yourself from day to day.
Scripture: James 1:19–27.
DurtieRESPONSES™
How you respond to challenges, traumas, and trials.
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15–17.
Scripture: Romans 12:2.
Additional teaching for Mental Fitness™ is provided within the candidate coursework.
How you fuel your physical body with the proper nutrients to prepare it for God’s use.
DurtieAPPROACH™
Your body goal: fat loss, muscle gain, or maintenance.
Scripture: Jeremiah 30:17.
DurtieSTATS™
Your body measurements and numbers, tracked periodically.
Scripture: Daniel 1:15.
DurtieHABITS™
How you eat, drink, and relate to food, including your sleep patterns, bowel movements, and water intake.
Scripture: Proverbs 23:20–21.
DurtiePANTRY™
How you manage your grocery list.
Scripture: Daniel 1:8–16.
Scripture: Romans 14:1–4.
Additional teaching for Nutritional Fitness™ is provided within the candidate coursework.
How you build, strengthen, and maintain your muscles and overall physique to preserve your body for the physical demands of ministry in God’s kingdom.
DurtieBODY™
How you exercise your body for functionality.
Scripture: Romans 12:1.
DurtieSTRENGTH™
How you exercise your body to build muscle and strength.
Scripture: Ephesians 3:16.
DurtieCARDIO™
How you exercise your body to maintain heart health.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24–27.
DurtieFLEX™
How you exercise your body for flexibility and mobility.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:4–10.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4.
Additional teaching for Physical Fitness™ is provided within the candidate coursework.
How you relate to and interact with the world as a sanctified person, set apart for God.
DurtieEXCELLENCE™
Your Etiquette — Posture, Placement, and Provisions. How you carry yourself as a person of God.
Scripture: Proverbs 12:4.
DurtieESSENCE™
Your Hygiene — Skin, Scent, and Sex. How you care for and maintain your hygiene and personal health, including sexual and reproductive health.
Scripture: Esther 2:12.
DurtieDIGNITY™
Your Image — Attire, Accoutrements, and Adornments. How you wear and maintain your hair, clothing, and makeup, where applicable.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9–10.
DurtieINFLUENCE™
Your Circle — Eye-gates, Ear-gates, and Entourage. How you choose and manage your circle of influence.
Scripture: Proverbs 4.
Scripture: Proverbs 31:10–31.
Additional teaching for Social Fitness™ is provided within the candidate coursework.
How you honor God with your wealth.
DurtieENTERPRISE™
How you generate your income.
Scripture: Proverbs 23:4–5.
DurtieASSETS™
How you manage your assets.
Scripture: Proverbs 24:27.
DurtieGIVE™
How you give back to the Kingdom of God financially.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8–9.
DurtieCREDIT™
How you build, manage, and maintain your personal credit.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 15.
Scripture: Proverbs 3:9–10.
Additional teaching for Financial Fitness™ is provided within the candidate coursework.
How you honor God by resting in Him and enjoying the blessings He has given you.
DurtieWORSHIP™
How you give reverence to God for who He is.
Scripture: John 4:23–26.
Connected to Pillar 1 - Spiritual Fitness™.
DurtieMEDITATION™
How you spend intentional, dedicated quiet time resting in God’s peace.
Scripture: Joshua 1:8.
Connected to Pillar 2 - Mental Fitness™.
DurtieFAST™
How you set aside food for a period of time to focus on God and practice nutritional rest.
Scripture: Matthew 6:16–18.
Connected to Pillar 3 - Nutritional Fitness™.
DurtieEASE™
How you rest your body physically by stepping away from strenuous activity for a period of time to focus on God.
Scripture: Mark 6:31.
Connected to Pillar 4 - Physical Fitness™.
DurtieHOME™
How you relax, spend dedicated quality time with your family, and manage your home.
Scripture: Proverbs 24:3–4.
Connected to Pillar 5 - Social Fitness™.
DurtieSAVE™
How you set aside money so it can rest and grow for future use.
Scripture: Proverbs 10:4–5.
Connected to Pillar 6 - Financial Fitness™.
Scripture: Exodus 20:8–11.
Additional teaching for Sabbatical Fitness™ is provided within the candidate coursework.