WHO THIS IS FOR
Coaching for Every Season
Lead pastors, executive pastors, NextGen leaders, ministry directors—every chair in ministry leadership. Whatever brings you to coaching, it usually starts in one of three seasons.
Something Is Fading
The pace isn’t sustainable and you know it. The passion that brought you into ministry is harder to find. You’re showing up, leading, caring for people—but somewhere along the way it stopped feeling like enough.
Something Can Be Better
You’re leading well. But you also know there’s another level—in your leadership, your ministry, and your own development. You’re not looking for someone to fix you. You’re looking for someone to help you get there.
Something Is Changing
You’re entering a new season—a new role, a new challenge, a shift in where you feel called. There’s an opportunity ahead. But new seasons carry their own challenges, and you don’t want to navigate this one alone.
HOW IT WORKS
Your Hour. Your Agenda.
Bring whatever is in front of you—a staffing decision, a preaching rut, a board dynamic, a transition, a pattern you can’t shake. Nothing is off the table, and nothing gets treated in isolation. Here’s the monthly rhythm:
Two 60-Minute Sessions
Covering what’s immediate, what’s long-term, and everything in between.
Access Between Sessions
For when something comes up and you don’t want to wait two weeks.
An Honest Outside Read
Where you are, what’s working, and what needs to change.
A Personalized Plan
Built around your life, your challenges, and your goals—not a template.
90 & 180-Day Check-Ins
When coaching ends, we circle back to see what stuck and how you’re doing.
Always Confidential
Your coach answers to you, not your board or your church.
Underneath all conversations runs WholeCare™—our framework that treats your life, leadership, and ministry as an integrated whole.
THE COACHES
The People You’ll Be Working With
You'll be matched with the right coach for your situation—a growing team with more than 200 combined years of ministry experience. They've sat where you're sitting and learned what helps and what doesn't.
Tim Eldred
FOUNDER | CEO
Brian Aaby
CHIEF STRATEGIST
Dr. Jeff Gill
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
Jeff Noel
PASTORAL COACH
Dr. Ken Castor
LEADERSHIP EDUCATOR
Jim Probst
MINISTRY STRATEGIST
Read the full bios of our team on our About page.
Brett Lester
FBC LIVINGSTON
“The Authentic Pastor was something I never knew I desperately needed. I would have told you things were ‘fine’—but my coach challenged me to dig deeper and strive for more.”
Zach Rutherford
CROSS CITY CHURCH
“I was overwhelmed, burned out, and losing myself in the chaos of ministry. Through coaching, I found a guide who understood the professional demands—and the personal toll as well.”
April Wahl
MISSIO CHURCH
“I was trying to sort out my next career steps, which felt disheartening. The Authentic Pastor encouraged honest self-reflection and provided clarity. Now I’m optimistic about my future.”
Carl Willis
WICHITA, KANSAS
“After 28 years of ministry, I needed someone to peel back the layers of who I am. The Authentic Pastor has been the objective voice that brought clarity and direction once again.”
Amos Gray
HIGH IMPACT MINISTRIES
“I was challenged to face some harsh realities—things threatening my ministry and my closest relationships. Admitting them was hard. But that’s exactly where The Authentic Pastor does its best work.”
Todd Iannetta
SILVER CREEK CHURCH
“This is exactly what every pastor needs—a safe space to be genuine, heal, and discover you’re not alone. I’m grateful for the impact it’s having on my life and leadership.”
SIMPLE STRUCTURE. SERIOUS COMMITMENT.
One-on-One Coaching—$500/Month
Two video sessions a month, with direct access to your coach in between, a personalized plan, and check-ins at 90 and 180 days after you finish. Three-month minimum, month-to-month after that. It continues as long as you need and it’s working.
FOR YOU AND YOUR BOARD
Get the Info Packet
Coaching usually takes two yeses—yours and whoever signs off on the budget. This packet is built for both of you. Read it yourself, then hand it to the one who decides.
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