By Peter Wolfgramm, GIA Director of Operations
Ministry leadership isn’t always easy. Ministries depend on elected leaders to provide governance and oversight, but many lay leaders step into their roles without the training, the support, and the confidence they need to lead effectively.
The result? Difficult decisions get delayed, disagreements go unresolved, and important initiatives lose momentum.
These challenges lead many elected leaders to feel overwhelmed, burned out, and discouraged. The cost of struggling leadership isn’t just frustration—it’s stalled ministry.
Coaching gives lay leaders a trusted partner to help them navigate challenges, gain fresh perspectives, and turn good intentions into meaningful action. With the right support, elected leaders can strengthen their skills, build healthier teams, and focus their time and energy on advancing the ministry’s mission and vision.
Grace in Action provides coaching tailored to the unique responsibilities of Lutheran ministry leaders. Through personalized conversations, leaders gain clarity, build on their Strengths, and develop practical steps to move ministry forward.
Whether one is a new council or board member or an experienced leader, coaching can help a person lead with greater confidence, purpose, and impact.
And don’t just take our word for it!
Barry, a current lay leader being coached by Grace in Action, describes his coaching experience as, “one of the most beneficial things that I’ve probably had in my career.” He describes coaching as a blessing both personally and professionally. When asked how strongly he would recommend it to other leaders, his answer was enthusiastic: “Very high plus 20 million!”
Please watch this short video of Barry sharing more about his coaching experience and the difference it has made.
Ministry is too important for elected leadership to get overwhelmed or struggle alone. Grace in Action can walk alongside your leaders and help them move forward with confidence and purpose. Stronger leaders help build healthier teams and move ministry forward. Let Grace in Action help make that happen!
p.s. - Throughout November, receive 10% off various options for Ministry Coaching. Reach out to Shawn Herkstroeter (sherkstroeter@grace-in-action.com) or Peter Wolfgramm (pwolfgramm@grace-in-action.com) for a conversation and the opportunity for a complimentary coaching session to experience it for yourself.
