Rise Up into the
Fullness of Christ

We provide assessments, short courses, personalized coaching, strategic consults, and collaborative environments for developing Christ-like maturity through the fivefold giftings of APEST

Identify your unique giftings

Join others on their APEST journey

Get practical tools to be effective

We can grow in Christ-like maturity by developing the basic skills of each APEST gifting within us.

  • Discover your unique APEST profile and how Christ has uniquely gifted you to serve
  • Explore your strengths and weaknesses and how they shape your approach to life, ministry and leadership
  • Learn the basic skills of each APEST gifting and practical exercises to develop those skills in individuals and groups
  • Find inspiration and encouragement with others who are growing in Christ-like maturity through the APEST giftings
  • Receive expert guidance and relational support for introducing and applying APEST in your unique context
  • Get exclusive APEST content for designing and developing equipping pathways for each APEST gifting
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Why Trimtab?

If you care about APEST, Tim is one of the few people who can meet you right where you are in your APEST journey and guide you to the place you want to be.

Tim's APEST Experience

After co-authoring The Permanent Revolution with Alan Hirsch, Tim has spent the last 13 years pioneering and perfecting APEST learning experiences that turn paradigms into practice. Having coached hundreds of people from around the world, Tim is intimately familiar with both the practical challenges and proven solutions for developing APEST skills and sensibilities in your life, ministry, and organization. Using his depth of knowledge and insights on the unique characteristics of each APEST gifting, best practices on skills development, and team dynamics, Tim offers personal support and customized feedback to each one of his clients that unlocks their potential and guides them towards a deeper maturity in Christ. His extensive experience as an APEST practitioner and coach has made him one of the top APEST trainers in the world.

Tim Catchim APEST
Tim Catchim - Coach, Consultant & Trainer

Tim grew up largely in the metropolitan region around Washington D.C. His leadership experience includes working with at-risk youth, campus ministry, urban and semi-urban church planting, disciple making, team building, as well as designing and delivering scalable training systems, competency based coaching, and customized consulting services.

Having co-authored The Permanent Revolution: Apostolic Imagination and Practice for the 21st Century Church with Alan Hirsch, Tim has been applying APEST in a variety of contexts for over 13 years now. He also co-authored The Permanent Revolution Playbook, a six week exploration of APEST with special emphasis on how APEST functions in groups and teams. 

As a reflective practitioner, he brings a depth of knowledge and wisdom about APEST that few can offer.

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Are you reaching your full potential in Christ?

Our learning experiences will help you discover and embrace the unique ways Christ has gifted you to live and lead in the kingdom of God. You’ll learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each APEST gifting, how they work together, and practical exercises for growing and maturing in each one of the fivefold giftings so you can rise up in Christ and become the person God created you to be.  

But APEST is not just for individuals. Invite me into your journey and, together, we’ll unlock the full potential of APEST in your teams, groups, and organization. We’ll train you how to recognize and develop these gifts in others so you can see Christ-like maturity at every level.

5 Growth Arrows

Everyone is at a different place in their APEST journey. Let's connect for a conversation about where you are, and where you would like to go.

Scheduling your conversation with me is just a click away

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Click the "Talk with Tim" link below and select a time that is good for you.

Share Your Journey

Share your APEST journey

In our conversation, I'll listen to your APEST journey and we'll discover what you're looking for.

Next Steps

Then we'll talk about what it could look like for us to journey together in reaching your goals.

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What People are Excited About

After my coaching experience with Tim, I have confidence in who God made me to be. I am able to recognize and raise up gifts in others wth ease. I have also grown in my ability to help both teams and organizations develop healthier dynamics
Deb Port
United Methodist Church Pastor, Harrisburg, PA
After one year of coaching with Tim I not only have a greater understanding of APEST, but of leadership. I found it uncanny how often what we spoke about in our coahcing times translated immediately to problems I was facing in my ministry in real time.
Shaun Grindle
Church Movements Field Staff with Cru, Joplin Missouri
Tim is extremely knowledgeable biblically. He helps one connect APEST, the Trinity, and Old/New Testaments so that it all works together. You're left confident in how the parts connect, and if not, Tim goes out of his way to answer questions for your benefit.
Tammie Howard
Jubilee Association of Maryland Board of Directors, Kensington, MD
Tim's personal manner, character, social and technical skills were immmensely helpful for me in my APEST learning journey. His stellar approach resulted in me learning much more than I expected. .I thought I only needed some additional info on the topic. Tim delivered a whole lot more and did it superbly.
Oreste Pompetti
Director of Forge Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
I would recommend Tim as an APEST coach because because he has a sound grasp of theology and and is very practical in applying the principles of APEST. He listens well to understand our contexts and challenges and provides helpful insights for us to take the tools and aplpy it in our own contexts - which were all different for the people in our coaching group.
Michael Grechko
Executive Pastor of Teaching of Teaching at Neuma Church, Melbourne Australia
Tim's depth of knowledge and experience with APEST instilled a fresh confidence in the potential of the church when every member is functioning as a part of the whole. His coaching provided academic excellence with practical application.
Dave Heasler
Callings Coach at Heasler Coaching, Winnipeg Canada

Our Learning Experiences Deliver the Following Outcomes

GREATER AWARENESS

Learn the Biblical foundation for APEST in Ephesians 4, with an emphasis on original languages, and the wider context of Ephesians as a whole.

DEEPER APPRECIATION

See how each APEST function uniquely contributes to individual, team, and organizational health and maturity, with an emphasis on both mature and immature expressions of each APEST gifting.

HIGHER APTITUDES

Develop the skills and sensibilities of each APEST gifting, with an emphasis on how to design and develop Equipping Pathways for each one of the fivefold giftings so you can experience growth where you need it most.

CLEARER ASSESSMENT

Understand individual, team, and organizational APEST profiles, with an emphasis on how each APEST gifting is shaping team and organizational culture.

STRONGER ADVOCACY

Champion APEST expressions in and through your group, with an emphasis on how to navigate the tensions that come with unity and diversity.

CLOSER ALIGNMENT

Turn APEST paradigms into shared practices for individuals, groups, teams, and the organization, with an emphasis on developing APEST micro-cultures that scale. 

WIDER APPLICATION

Apply APEST paradigms and practices across and beyond the organization, with an emphasis on strategies for adaptive learning and continuous improvement.

Questions?

Take a look at our FAQ’s, or don’t hesitate to get in touch. 

FAQ's

Our courses and coaching groups are customized for a diverse range of individuals. Whether you’re an everyday Christian looking to go deeper in your giftings, a small group or ministry leader, or a leader of a church, church plant, or non-profit, our tailored learning experiences are designed with you in mind.

Signing up is easy! Just visit our ‘Courses’ or ‘Coaching’ page at the top of the website, select the course or coaching group that interests you, and follow the steps for registration. If you have any questions during the process, feel free to reach out to us at info@trimtab.guide

Yes, we offer one-on-one consulting sessions. These are perfect for those who are looking for tailored advice and strategies specific to their own personal or organizational goals.

Yes, we love sharing success stories! You can find testimonials above, showcasing how our services have positively impacted individuals and the people they lead.

Yes, definitely! Everyone who participates in a course, a coaching group, or consulting is invited to join a private Facebook Group where you can connect, share insights, and grow together with others in their APEST journey.

Our coaching groups have predefined pathways and outcomes that focus primarily on helping you develop the specific skills and sensibilities of each APEST gifting in your life, ministry, and organization. In short, our coaching groups provide you with focused, scalable learning experiences that can be easily reproduced in your own context. 

In our 1 on 1 consulting, the pathways and outcomes are customized based on your unique needs and goals. In short, our consulting provides unique, adaptive learning experiences that draw from the full range of our tools and tactics to help you move forward with customized solutions to your biggest challenges. 

We’re here to help! If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact us via email at info@trimtab.guide Or, you can use our website’s contact form. Tim is always ready to provide the support you need.

We stand by the quality of our services, but we also understand that circumstances can change. Our refund policy is designed to be fair and transparent. Please refer to our ‘Terms‘ for detailed information on refunds.

Take the APEST Challenge

$9.99

  • Discover your unique APEST giftings
  • Understand your ministry "superpowers" and how you add value to others
  • Learn why we need each other to grow and mature
  • Learn about next steps for gorwing in your gifts
  • 5 days
  • 15 minutes a day
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Take the APEST Intro Course

$24.99

  • Explore APEST in the larger context of Ephesians 4
  • Identify what each APEST gifting is, does, and contributes to the body
  • Find out how each APEST gifting matures us in Christ
  • Discover practical exercises to help you grow in Christ-l
  • 6 Weeks
  • Six 30-minute sessions
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Join an APEST Coaching Group

$749

  • Discover APEST giftings in yourself and others
  • Develop APEST skills and sensibiities for effective ministry
  • Design equipping pathways for individuals and groups
  • Learn from others on their APEST journey
  • 5 months
  • Weekly 1 hour sessions
Purchase

This could be a pivotal moment in your APEST journey. Schedule a 30 minute conversation with Tim to expand your horizons and chart a new course.

Take Our Free APEST Quiz

This short APEST Quiz helps you identify your primary APEST gifting. You'll get instance access to your results, plus a list of next steps for your personal development.

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