The Team

Dr. Phil Maynard serves as Director, Excellence in Ministry Coaching (www.emc3coaching.com) and Director, Coach Training for Leaders (www.empowercoaches.com). Before taking an early retirement to enter a full-time ministry of coaching, consulting, and training, Phil served as Director of Congregational Excellence for the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.Phil is a Certified (ICF) and Endorsed (UMEA) Coach. He is the author of eight books and a wide variety of training guides. Phil is a nationally recognized coach/consultant who has worked in 40+ Annual Conferences in several Denominations. coachdrphil@gmail.com

Dr. Larry Ousley is recently retired from his position as the Executive Director of the Intentional Growth Center (IGC). He is a life coach recognized through the International Coach Federation (ICF) as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) since 2010. Larry is also an Endorsed Life Coach by the United Methodist Endorsing Agency, a Certified Organizational Relationship Systems Coach (ORSCC), and is a faculty member and a mentor coach for Coach Training for Leaders. Larry has led several group leadership coaching projects and has over 1,500 hours of experience coaching pastors, district superintendents, and conference staff. larryjousley@gmail.com

Dr. Jim Robey is a retired pastor and a Master Certified Coach, and an endorsed coach with the United Methodist Church. Jim is a renowned speaker, seminar leader, teacher, pastor, and coach with a profound commitment to helping others grow in their work and life. His ministry takes him across the United States and the world to work with a variety of church and non-profit groups. He is also working with new coaching partners in Ireland, England, Kenya, South Africa, and Swaziland to expand the impact of coaching for church and business leaders there. Jim coaches pastors, laypeople, and church leaders from many different denominations around the world who are motivated to grow in life and ministry. coachjimrobey@gmail.com

Kim Shockley is a certified (ICF) coach trained through Coach Training for Leaders. She brings 30 years of ministry experience working with congregations in transformation/revitalization. Kim most recently served as Church Vitality Specialist in the Western North Carolina Conference. She has coached dozens of pastors in leadership and church redevelopment. kimcoach@outlook.com

It has been a joy to serve as a Minister of Word and Sacrament for 25 years. The past three years, I have served as the chaplain at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, North Dakota. Prior to Jamestown, I served as a parish pastor in Spicer, Minnesota, Clarion and Fort Dodge, Iowa. Spiritual wellness has been a primary focus of my ministry. My D.Min. dissertation examined the significance of clergy spiritual wellness during pastoral transitions. I have created various spiritual wellness assessment tools. As a coach, I have developed a spiritual wellness checkup and strive to encourage and support spiritual health and vitality. My service to the larger church has included various capacities at the Presbytery level including moderator and vice-moderator and General Assembly advocate and commissioner. I have also had the privilege of serving on special committees for the Synod of Lakes and Prairies and as a Synod School teacher. My journey includes my best friend and husband, Doug. Together we received a call to be foster and adoptive parents. We adopted six children through the foster care system. We have nine grandchildren. Our family journey has been a rollercoaster ride – many highs and lows, twists and turns. We have learned to trust the Lord in all circumstances. I enjoy spending time with God in creation, especially on water. A couple of my favorite activities are kayaking, swimming and walking. While I don’t consider myself an artist, I appreciate opportunities to be creative.

 Eddie Pipkin has 30 years in ministry experience at churches in Georgia and Florida, primarily in the United Methodist Church. His ministry leadership includes stints in youth and children’s ministry, creative worship design, outreach and missions, communications, special event coordination, and leadership development. He currently resides in Orlando, Florida. pipkin.eddie@gmail.com

Amanda Landry has a lifetime of experience in the United Methodist Church. As a “preacher’s kid”, she worked several summers on the leadership team at a United Methodist Youth Camp in Florida. She went on to get her Bachelor’s Degree in Education, and to teach and direct at a United Methodist Preschool. She resides in Jensen Beach, FL where her most recent ministry opportunity was as Director of Discipleship at a local UMC, before leaving that position to work full-time for EMC3 Coaching. amanda@emc3coaching.com