Life Coaching and Workshops
to Transform the Lives of Clergy
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing
of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God"
Romans 12:2
Is your calling driving you crazy?
If so, you're not alone. Many pastors have difficulty coping with the stresses of parish ministry. To compound the problem, very few people understand just how demanding this calling can be, and may even joke about how lucky you are to only have to work one day a week! Because of that, you may have a hard time getting the support you need and find yourself pretending everything is fine while inwardly wondering how much longer you'll be able to go on like this.
It doesn't have to be that way! You are God's beloved child, called to love your neighbor AS yourself, not INSTEAD OF yourself. Because I am a pastor, and the spouse of a pastor, I understand the unique challenges clergy face. I want to help you rediscover the person behind the collar, and clarify your true calling, so that you can live a healthy and authentic life that glorifies God.
If your calling is driving you crazy, call me!
(808) 280-3446
I help pastors like you:
- Feel good about what you have accomplished instead of guilty about what gets left undone
- Incorporate healthier eating and exercise into your busy schedule so you have renewed energy and feel better physically and emotionally
- Identify unrealistic expectations (your own and the ones others have of you) and replace them with reasonable ones
- Find the right balance between church and family responsibilities
- Discern what God is calling you to do
Rediscover the person behind the collar, the person God created you to be! Contact me when you're ready to take the next steps on that journey. I look forward to providing the support, encouragement, and challenge you need to stop wishing things were different and start taking concrete steps to make that happen!
***Join us For Caring Clergy Community Conference Calls on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 9 PM Eastern***
Mark your calendar now and plan to take part in these monthly calls with other pastors who understand the joys and frustrations of parish ministry. Help us build a supportive community! Here are the details:
- The calls are held on the second Sunday of each month, at 9 PM Eastern.
- Call 218-339-3600 at that time, then enter access code 920902 and the pound (#) key.
- Regular long distance phone charges will apply, but there are no additional fees to participate.
The calls are one hour in length, and begin with a devotion, followed by an introduction to a broad topic to get the discussion started. My goal is to create a community in which all participants feel safe to share what is on their hearts and minds and are able to get support and suggestions from other clergy who have been in similar situations. There is no need to share your last name, denomination, or location; hopefully this level of anonymity will help participants feel comfortable talking about their personal and professional struggles.
Please join us, and help spread the word to other pastors!
Pastors on Facebook Group
Another great way to connect with your fellow clergy is to join our "Pastors on Facebook" group. You can share your thoughts in one of the current discussions or start a new one, post a link to your church website, blog, or any other resource you think would be of interest to other pastors, and help us build an online community. Any pastor with a profile on Facebook is welcome to join, so please tell your clergy colleagues and join us there. Note: There are literally hundreds of groups for pastors on facebook, so use the direct link provided here or check to see that Wendi Gordon is listed as the group administrator to ensure you are joining this particular group of pastors.
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E-book
While not written specifically for clergy, The Butterfly Principles: 9 Steps to Transform Your Life is an e-book I wrote that is a helpful guide for anyone seeking to make significant changes. Click here for more details.
Books
Click here for a list of recommended books.
Websites
Click here for a list of recommended websites.
Wholeness Wheel
Click here to view the wholeness wheel and an explanation of each of its components. How balanced is your life? Which areas need more attention?