Fairview Health Services and Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota have partnered to develop Clergy Coaches, a resource that provides coaching to pastors who wish to further develop their leadership skills and abilities.  Seasoned clergy who have completed an education/training program, which included their own coaching, provide the coaching.  While helpful for anyone in ministry, coaching can be especially helpful to pastors who are entering a new call, particularly if that call involves a change in position or setting, e.g. moving from rural to urban or associate to lead pastor.  Some pastors have found coaching helpful as they experience changes in their congregation or community.   Coaching is an exceptionally helpful format for continuing education.

For information on any of these services please contact John Martinson, Director of Ministerial Health and Leadership Resources, at 612-273-6270 or by email at jmartin2@fairview.org.