ALASKA SYNOD
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Alaska Synod Coaching:
​A Pathway to Growth

​Let our coaches work with you.  Coaching works!
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What is coaching?
Coaching is an intentional relationship in which a trained coach uses powerful questions, strategic listening and accountability to uncover and utilize your strengths and insights to accomplish your goals. The coach is not an expert in the subject matter and does not set the agenda. 

Coaching works! Got something you need to get done? Got a change you need to make? Need someone to journey alongside you? Try coaching!
Who can be coached?
Coaching is for anyone pursuing clarity and growth in life and ministry. Some people who may benefit from coaches include first call pastors, synod council leaders, congregational presidents and council members, people discerning a call to ministry, committee chairpersons, worship leaders, stewardship leaders, youth and family ministers, members of call committees, those doing outreach strategy and so many more. Both individual and group coaching are available. Alaska Synod coaches may have limited availability for those outside ELCA congregations, so please inquire!
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What is the commitment?
For best results, we recommend an initial commitment of 3-6 sessions with a coach, spaced in a way that works for both. Longer-term coaching is available too.

Who are the Alaska Synod Coaches?
All Alaska Synod coaches have a ELCA Level 1 training and have been trained by an International Coaching Federation certified coach trainer. Many coaches have taken what we call Level 2 training in the ELCA and have area specialties such as discipleship, stewardship, group coaching, grief coaching and more. 
How does it work and is there a fee?
You and your coach will meet for an initial conversation (no cost) to clarify expectations and see if you would make a good team. If so, you will sign a coaching covenant and begin sessions to work on what you want to work on. You talk 80% of the time and the coach steps in with clarifying and powerful questions. 
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Most coaches receive compensation for their work and can utilize a sliding fee scale. Congregations and individuals may also choose to share costs, or utilize continuing education funds. If you need a coach, we will work with you to make it happen!
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For more information, please contact Rev. Lisa Smith Fiegel, Alaska Synod director for evangelical mission, at alaskadem@gmail.com or 907-272-8899.​

For Juneau-based coaches, please contact Rev. Tari Stage-Harvey at stageharvey@gmail.com
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or at 907-789-4093.
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​Office of the Alaska Synod
​1847 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
Suite 2
Anchorage, AK 99517

(c) Alaska Synod

​Office (907) 272-8899
Fax (907) 274-3141




​Bishop Shelley Wickstrom

aksynodbishop@gmail.com

DEM Pastor Lisa Smith Fiegel
alaskadem@gmail.com

Chris Aquino,
​    Office Manager

elcaalaska@gmail.com
  • Home
    • About the Synod
    • Around the Synod
    • Giving
    • Region One Financial Services
  • Leadership
    • Becoming a Pastor or Deacon
    • For Pastors and Deacons
    • Partners
    • SAM Process
    • Synod Constitution and Policies
    • Synod Council
    • About the Bishop and DEM
  • Mission
    • First Fruits Grants
    • Mission Funds >
      • Seminary Support Funds
      • SPLM Endowment
      • TEAM and TEAM Grants
    • Mission Table
    • Rooted and Growing in Christ
    • Synod Ministry Plan
  • Congregations
    • Call Process
    • Congregational Transitions
    • Congregational Annual Reports
    • Congregations by Cluster
    • Prayer Concerns
    • Rostered Leader Annual Reports
    • Resources for Congregations
    • Tips on Facebook for Congregations
  • Groups
    • AK Child & Family
    • ASWO - Women of the ELCA
    • For Youth
    • For Youth Workers
    • Hunger Team
    • Kuwaa Mission
    • Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
    • Lutheran Men in Mission
  • Resources
    • ACEs in Alaska
    • Bible Studies
    • Building Community Now
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Coaching
    • Compassionate, Nonviolent Communication
    • Consultation to Clergy
    • Disaster Preparedness
    • ELCA Social Statements
    • Forms
    • Generosity and Stewardship
    • Links to other helpful resources
    • Online Worship and Engagement
    • Shaping and sharing stories of God
    • Spiritual Practices
    • Staff Booklist
    • Suicide Prevention
  • Events
    • 2023 Assembly Registration
    • 2023 Assembly Home-stay
    • 2023 Assembly Display Space
    • 2023 Pre-Assembly Workshop Registration
    • 2023 Assembly Resources
    • 2023 Collegium Registration
    • Preaching: SAM Unit
    • Digital Classes
    • Loss, Grief and Nostalgia
    • Free Series on Luther
    • Telling our Stories in the World Workshop