What is a Clergy Coach?
First, coaching can help us with a skill gap….
Starting Something New
I love starting new things – especially new things that have a bit of adventure built into them. Starting July 1, I am on a new adventure: Nicole Reilley Coaching and Social Media. I will be coaching pastors on clergy wellness. And, I will be working with churches on doing their social media. There is …
31-Day Goals
One of the things I did this February was take on a 31-day goal. What the goal was isn’t really important….what was important was I met myself in those 31-days. I don’t often set such short-term goals but this goal was part of a bigger goal and I thought, “if I can accomplish this, I …
And now, for something completely different….
This week I have been working with clergy and laity who are being introduced to coaching tools. I am at El Segundo United Methodist Church with the Bishop, several District Superintendents and the Director of Connectional Ministry who are leading this training for 35 students from around the Conference (Southern California and Hawaii). I am …
Does it Ever Get Easier?
I keep waiting for it to get easier. Certainly, some of these things should be easier by now, right? None of what was “hard” was out of the ordinary. For example, I got back to exercising this week. Certainly, it wouldn’t be hard to get back to this? It’s an hour or so, of walking …
The Thread God is Weaving in Your Life
When I was a child I began gardening. This was pre-Home Depot days, all we had were small local nurseries and so my Mom, who also loved to garden, took me. I picked out plants to grow and friends of my parents gave me plants for my collection. I displayed everything on an old ladder …
Why I Love New Year’s Resolutions!
I love the New Year. In fact, I love it so much that I celebrate a fresh start four times a year by rebooting my life every three months. I came across this idea in the book, The Twelve Week Year by Brian Moran. Last year I tried it out for 3 months – I …
The Six Core Competencies of Pastors (Part 0)
My husband, Dr. Jeff Luther, is the director of a medical residency program. That means he trains new medical school grads on how to be amazing Family Physicians. He has done this for over 20 years. I like his world. I like hanging out with those who run the larger hospital and hearing how they …
On The First Day of Your New Appointment
Over the last 3 years I have spent a lot of time in our churches. I have heard stories which have taught me what is working and what isn’t-as new pastors begin. Here are a couple quick thoughts (cause it’s a busy day) on the first day of a new appointment. 1. You were not sent …
Life Hacks – Get A Coach
Life Hacks – Get A Coach I am almost finished with my course work to get my coaching certification. Coaching in all its forms (life, executive, health, etc.) is a growing field and folks from every background (medicine, mental health, ministry, business) are getting trained in coaching. I became interested in coaching when I moved …