My Story

Through every chapter of ministry—from parish leadership to counseling, coaching, and community development—I have become convinced that God most often transforms people not through programs but through relationships. My work has always been about creating spaces where people can listen deeply, discover courage, and find the next faithful step together.

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I have served five congregations of various sizes, so change has been a part of my journey.  While serving those congregations, leaders changed, membership changed, my family was growing through stages, I continued my education, and encountered changes that shaped me through pain and grace.  The anchor through storm and calm has always been my baptism.  I was claimed and called to follow this path of faith.  Living with and through change transformed me into a non-anxious presence through a developing spiritual strength and a network of loving relationships that supported me.  These two things, spiritual practice and a support network, are the strongest tools God gives us to navigate ministry and life.  

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Every leader has a story.

Congregations have stories.

Communities have stories.

When we understand those stories—and the systems that shape them—we begin to see new possibilities that weren't visible before.

My work draws from

• Narrative Therapy

• Family Systems Theory

• Congregational Systems

• Appreciative Inquiry

• Organizational Development

• Leadership Coaching

• Reformed Theology

Rather than telling clients what to do, I help them discover wiser questions, healthier relationships, and faithful practices that lead toward lasting change.

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Deep Listening

I help people hear both what they are saying and what they have not yet found words to express.
 

Faithful Discernment

Our work is about discovering the next faithful step rather than chasing quick fixes.

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Practical Wisdom

Thirty-five years of ministry and organizational leadership provide a broad perspective without offering canned answers.

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Hope

Change is possible when people rediscover their strengths and their calling.

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Many clients appreciate knowing how I naturally approach leadership and coaching.

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I'm a Myers-Briggs INTJ

Strategic, thoughtful, future-oriented, and energized by helping people solve complex problems.

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My Cliffton Strengths are:

• Input

• Ideation

• Deliberative

• Belief

• Connectedness

These strengths explain why I naturally connect ideas across disciplines, enjoy learning, think carefully before acting, remain grounded in deeply held values, and continually look for the larger story God may be telling.

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My Enneagram Type is Eight

Direct, courageous, protective of others, and committed to truth, justice, and healthy leadership.

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When I'm not coaching or writing, you'll probably find me volunteering, reading, or discovering another culture through travel. These experiences continually remind me that growth rarely happens on familiar paths—and that every meaningful journey is easier when we don't travel alone.

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​​Whether you're a pastor, church officer, nonprofit leader, or someone simply looking for a thoughtful conversation partner, I'd welcome the opportunity to learn your story.

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