Coaching pastors
… helping you to help others.
Whether you are a solo pastor or on a large team of pastors, it can be a lonely place. No one understands the complexity of the job, yet you face daily challenges, decision-making, and the criticism that often goes with it. You could use someone in your corner. Let me help.
“Remy has helped me grow in confidence in many areas of ministry and leadership. His sermon writing, evaluation process and communication strategies have built the confidence in my preaching and teaching that I needed. If you are looking for an honest (even when it hurts a bit), experienced yet friendly ministry coach to help you take the next step in leadership, Remy is a leader that will help you achieve your goals.”
Sermon analysis and recommendations
Thom Rainer’s research said that 90% of people choosing a church base their decision on the pastor and their preaching. No pressure, right? How much time do you spend on this critical aspect of your ministry…and do you spend it well?
Wouldn’t it be nice to go into Sunday knowing that your sermon has already been critiqued by a friend rather than waiting to hear back from the Monday morning critics? I have spent years helping pastors to prepare sermons that are clear, concise, biblical, and relevant. I have a special eye for what will reach the unchurched person and cause them to return.
Remy provided invaluable support as I grew in my writing and speaking skills. He gave clear and honest feedback in a timely manner that greatly improved my sermons. Remy's feedback on my sermon delivery and communication skills also helped me grow in confidence so that I could more effectively share God's word. I highly recommend Remy as a sermon prep coach. - Amy Burns, teaching pastor
We’ll start with a brief 15 minute online consult where you tell me where you are heading with your message. Then send me the draft. I’ll give it a read through and return it with my comments and recommendations. I’ll also view the sermon delivery and send you my comments. All this for $95. Your church will appreciate you making this investment in THEM. Click the link below to schedule a meeting.
“Remy saw things in me before I saw them in myself. He gave me space to grow and spread my wings in my setting. He affirms my strengths and successes and challenges me on weaknesses and pushes me to improve. He is a straight shooter and I appreciate his directness with me.”
Pastoral Coaching
Whether you are a brand new church planter or a seasoned pastor in your third decade, it’s nice to have someone in your corner with no agenda other than to see you succeed.
There is a weight to your role as you oversee the lives of so many people. They are counting on you to come through for them in so many ways. It’s daunting. And every day there seems to be new challenges: maybe a building program, or mounting debt, or that big donor putting pressure on you, or maybe… a worldwide pandemic. Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone to bounce your ideas, fears, and frustrations off of… someone you can be honest with without fearing judgment or even the loss of your job?
Remy came alongside me as a coach during a recent role and church transition. His ability to listen, ask and reflect was monumental to my development during this time. He guided me through the process of creating a hierarchy of importance vocationally, spiritually, and personally, with a gentle and relatable approach that matched my needs and benefited my life and church. Jay Baehr, Zion Covenant Church
I’ve been an associate pastor, a church planter, senior pastor, and interim over the past 30 years. God used me to grow a church from 20 people to 600 in a small college town. We helped to plant five more churches, built a building, and had two successful capital campaigns.
I’ve had the pleasure of coaching pastors along the way. And I’m especially proud of mentoring two associate pastors, in two churches, to take over the lead role from me. And now, maybe I can mentor you as well.
Here are a few of the issues I can help you with:
sermon prep
creating healthy staff and church culture
conflict management with your staff, board, and congregation
staff development and how to fire staff gracefully when needed
casting vision and change management
overcoming ministry loss and trauma
knowing when and how to leave
pastoral succession
You don’t have to do this alone. Why not set up a free consultation with me to see if I might be able to help you achieve your ministry goals and dreams? Excellent references available at your request.
The church I recently stepped into had a history of trauma and trouble. I knew my role as a pastor was to care for our staff and people well, but the intricacies of a situation like this were beyond my expertise. Remy came in to help us assess where we were at, hear the heartbeat and concerns of our staff, and help provide a framework for healing as we walked into the future. I believe that now, we are better positioned to continue to pursue Christ and process the past in a God-glorifying way. Remy was a joy to work with, was appreciated by our staff, and has helped us take yet another step in the right direction. Pastor from a church of 2000+ in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota
READ: Eleven Reasons Every Church Leader Needs a Coach by Vanderbloemen