Synod Spotlight: Coaching for Grand Canyon Synod Rostered Leaders

Rostered Leaders in the Grand Canyon Synod face the demanding task of balancing spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and administrative duties. Coaching provides valuable support, helping them grow personally and professionally while managing these diverse responsibilities.

A key benefit of coaching is enhancing leadership skills. Rostered Leaders often lead teams, manage conflicts, and guide their congregations through change. Coaching equips them with effective strategies to lead with confidence and empathy, improving their overall impact.

Another significant benefit is stress management. The emotional demands of ministry can lead to burnout, but coaching helps rostered leaders develop tools for self-care, maintain healthy boundaries, and stay resilient in their roles. This leads to greater long-term effectiveness.

Coaching also fosters accountability and goal setting. By helping rostered leaders clarify priorities, coaching ensures meaningful progress in both personal growth and ministry outcomes. These improvements often extend to congregational health, as better leadership leads to stronger, more mission-driven communities.

Ultimately, coaching helps rostered leaders reconnect with their purpose, reigniting their passion for ministry. By investing in their own development through coaching, rostered leaders are better prepared to lead with compassion, resilience, and renewed energy.

For rostered leaders in the Grand Canyon Synod, coaching offers essential support for thriving in ministry and fostering positive change in their congregations.  here is a pool of trained coaches in our Synod who are looking forward to be your coach. Pr. Phil Gustafson (pngustafson01@gmail.com) serves as the Coordinator of Coaches in the Grand Canyon Synod and will match you with your coach.  

We also have coaches that can coach congregational staff and/or leaders as a team.