Clergy Coaching: A Confidential Space

Just. For. YOU.

Being a pastor or a deacon is a strange gig. It can be a gift, a privilege, a call. It can be a challenge, exhausting and hard.

We get it. This is big.

Want to understand yourself and your people better?

Wondering about your call and vocation?

Wrestling with your own faith?

Wishing for someone who gets it, who understands all you do?

We get it. We’re here to support YOU.

Feeling the weight of responsibility on your shoulders?

Lonely? Worried? Overwhelmed?

Annoyed? Short-tempered? Skeptical?

On the verge of burnout?

We’ve been there. And we promise, you don’t have to do this alone.

 

Clergy Coaching is a safe place to process, heal and re-energize. We see you. We are you. We’re here to support you!  

1:1 Clergy Coaching is a 100% confidential space that is all your own to untangle, strategize and uncover who you are and what you need. It is time dedicated, just for YOU, with skilled professionals who truly care about YOUR health, well-being and joy. We will deeply listen and explore with you, without judgment. After all…we ALL need a little support and help along the way.

We offer a personalized coaching experience that is tailored to your individual needs and goals.

With the special lens we bring into your world as a clergy person or deacon, you won’t have to translate the context and depth of what this means.

We get it. We truly understand.

With over 25 years each of active ministry in different places, we know well the complexities of being a pastor. It’s unique. You will gain clarity, confidence and hope as together we intentionally focus on you and your life’s story.  

Curious? Keep scrolling…

Topic Ideas for Clergy Coaching Sessions

(But really, there are no “have to’s”, no prep. Simply come as you are, with whatever is on your mind and heart…)

  • Getting Unstuck

    If you find yourself trapped in a cycle of stagnation, Clergy Coaching can be your beacon of change and growth. Through personalized guidance, you will feel empowered to recognize and understand the patterns that have kept you stuck. This will give you the tools you need to navigate the maze of challenges, unearth fresh perspectives and uncover the keys to transformation.

  • Developing Your Strengths

    We can work together to identify your strengths and gifts! This is valuable for both your personal and professional life. In our 1-on-1 coaching sessions we will gain a better understanding of your strengths through the magic of the Enneagram. The Enneagram is one of the many tools I will use to help to create strategies for flourishing and fulfillment in all aspects of your life.

  • Recognizing Blindspots

    Blind spots are just that! We don’t always see them, but our patterns, habits and stuckness all point to them. Together we will use the Enneagram tool as a framework for helping you identify, notice and befriend your blindspots and weaknesses. We all have them! Knowing what they are is the first step toward change and freedom.

  • Family and Relationship

    Working in ministry not only impacts you, it affects your family. Your partner and children are especially impacted by your job. We get it. Clergy coaching is a safe place to prioritize and explore those relationships that are closest to you.

  • Understanding Your Enneagram Type

    In addition to the general benefits of understanding your Enneagram type, we can also explore the specific motivations, strengths, and blindspots of your type. This will help you to better understand yourself and how you relate to the world.

  • Coping With Stress

    Clergy Coaching offers wise guidance and support to help you understand and lessen your stress and anxiety. By learning to identify the triggers that cause constriction and stress, Clergy Coaching sheds light on new ways for you to operate and engage from a more expansive, grounded perspective.

  • Clarity For Transitions

    “The only constant in life is change” (Heraclitis) While change is a constant, some transitions are really hard. Together, we can process the emotions and thoughts that come up during times of change or loss. You accompany people through so many poignant times of life. You deserve accompaniment and support, too. Clergy Coaching offers healing, hope and strategies for moving forward.

  • Strengthening Relationships

    …with yourself and with others! The journey of self-discovery is your gateway to building connection, love and compassion both for yourself and with others. By deepening your own self-awareness with compassion, not just "what" drives your behaviors but also "why," you'll find the key to breaking free from limitations and embracing transformation and newfound freedom. We will integrate the Enneagram system to add a valuable deeper layer of insight to your journey, and offering valuable insight for your ministry dynamics and people. A GAME CHANGER!

A bit about your Clergy Coaches:

  • Molly Knutson-Keller

    Molly’s passion is to support people on their journey of discovery and to empower them to live their best, most intentional life of joy! (Enneagram Self-Preservation 2) Her first career was as an ELCA pastor, working in all sorts of settings, including as a prison chaplain, campus pastor and parish pastor. Also a mom and spouse of a pastor, Molly knows well the delicate, tender dance of life logistics. As a certified Enneagram coach and teacher, Molly helps people get unstuck, soften their inner critic, channel compassion for self and others. She has found the Enneagram to be incredibly helpful professionally and personally. And Molly is committed to her own self-care and self-awareness through having a coach of her own!

  • Doug Knutson-Keller

    Doug has been an ELCA in almost every size congregation there is! He has been a solo pastor, associate pastor, senior pastor, visitation pastor and interim! He also spent a year in Cameroon, Africa for his internship. Before ministry, Doug held a whole bunch of different jobs, including working with juveniles in a detention facility. He put himself through seminary as a bartender. Doug is a certified life coach and has extensive training in finances and all things money. As a pastor of a large congregation, a Financial Peace Trainer, and soon to be certified Financial Peace Coach, Doug brings a compassionate heart, deep wisdom, discernment, and great sense of humor. Doug’s an Enneagram Self-Preservation 9.

  • Curious, but not sure where to start?

    Schedule a free 30-minute Chemistry Call. There is no obligation, it’s simply a time to see how we could work together in a way that serves you best. Let’s make sure we have good chemistry! Indicate who you’d like to meet with, Doug or Molly. Finding a good match for you is most important. Schedule a call by clicking below.

    Schedule Chemistry Call here!
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  • Ready? Let’s uncover and discover YOU!

    Get started with a 90-minute Enneagram Discover-Your-Type Session with Molly. Explore YOURSELF in a confidential and non-judgmental space with me. Discover your Enneagram type and more. Click the button below to learn more and schedule your Enneagram Discover-Your-Type Session below.

    Schedule and Discover You Here!
    Enneagram-Discover-Your-Type-Call

After we have our initial Chemistry Call or Enneagram Discover-Your-Type Session, we’ll get to work and schedule our 60-minute sessions.

You also have the choice for WHERE they take place. Sessions are offered virtually, making it possible for you to have powerful coaching from wherever you are located (even overseas!) In-person sessions in Olympia are also available. And Molly always has spots available for Walk and Talk outdoor sessions. We’ll figure it out together in our Chemistry Call!

All Clergy Coaching sessions have the same structure, (60 minutes of safe, confidential space all for you).

Each session begins with a check-in, and an intentional moment to see what’s on your mind. And don’t worry!

You may think “Oh I have nothing to talk about today.”

But truly, there is always something that surfaces. You see, each one of us is an infinite well of inner wisdom and experience. We will create a safe space of trust to help you tap into what’s happening in your mind, body and heart. 

1-on-1 Clergy Coaching...we're here to support YOU! ... We get it.

1-on-1 Clergy Coaching...we're here to support YOU! ... We get it.

Let’s discover “who you were

before the world told you who to be.”

(C. Bukowski)

Explore. Get Curious.

Be Free.

  • “Molly is a wise, accepting and compassionate guide who listens thoroughly to support exploring varied perspectives and paths with her deep coaching. She offers a rare combination of professional and personal experience, including ministry, Enneagram, and other spiritually and psychologically grounded disciplines. She offers both support and challenge to integrate body, heart and head awareness with care and discernment. I am grateful to connect with her by videoconference, which I have found surprisingly effective.”

    -J.D., Pastor/Clergy

  • “Molly created and provided our team with a thoughtful and powerful training on how to handle challenging conversations with clients who are experience grief and life crises. It was timely to discuss perceptions about grief, roll play, practice active listening, receive helpful phrases to make those tough conversations not feel so awkward. While the three-part training was structured, we had room to adjust and spend more time on certain points that warranted more attention. The team walked away with new skills and resources to allow us to better help our clients.”

    - Alycia Harshfield, Executive Director California Restaurant Foundation

  • “When I first met Molly I was instantly drawn to her warmth and genuine nature. Through her guidance I have been able to achieve a long time goal. She helps me develop clarity when I am stuck and focus on actionable steps to move forward. I am truly blessed to have her on my team. I highly recommend her as a guide in your journey!”

    -T.T., Therapist

  • “I look forward to my time with Molly each week - it's a time for reflection, guidance and insight. Working with Molly has helped me embrace my life and be grounded. She provides a safe space of guidance and comfort.”

    -Allison Barker

  • “Life is good and I feel like me again! My time with Molly allowed me to sift through life's challenges, literally, one step at a time. After each walk, I felt such a sense of emotional release, validation, and hope. She helped me see my situation differently and tackle challenges more sensibly. My dog also loved the variety of trails we walked! Thanks to my time with Molly, I feel more positive, empowered, and confident.”

    -M.G., Entrepreneur, Organizer

  • “Walking with Molly for the last couple of years has been vital for my mental and spiritual health. Every time we walk, I leave feeling stronger while being more at peace with myself and with the world.”

    -Local Business Owner