Barry Farmilo
Church Leadership Coach
Coaching for Leaders in Church and Community Organisations
Leadership often involves situations that require careful thought and wise decisions.Coaching provides a focused and confidential space to work through challenges, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.These conversations are particularly helpful when:- facing a significant decision
- working through a complex situation
- seeking clarity about next steps
- wanting to lead with greater confidence and directionCoaching is not about being given answers, but about helping you think clearly and find the right way forward for your situation.
“Leadership in the church is a long journey.
It is often helpful not to walk it alone.”
About Me
Based in Auckland, I have served in pastoral leadership for over 30 years. After moving to NZ at 22 from Australia for a YWAM course, I have served with my wife Linda in pastoral ministry since the early 1990s, planting & establishing a church in Nelson, followed by pastoring a church on the North Shore in Auckland from 1997 until 2023.I am passionate about helping church leaders remain healthy, effective, and grounded in their calling as they discern God's direction for the next season.
I enjoy coming alongside and supporting leaders and pastors as they seek to serve faithfully and sustainably over the long term.
While ministry is deeply rewarding, it also carries significant demands.My coaching is primarily through the Laidlaw Centre For Church Leadership - coach profile
What are you finding most challenging?
Carrying Responsibility
Are you carrying decisions or concerns that feel difficult to share with others?
Navigating Conflict
Are you dealing with a leadership situation that feels intimidating or a challenge to handle?
Sustaining Yourself
Are you finding it difficult to maintain energy, clarity, or perspective in this season?
Ministry Transition
Are you in a season of transition into retirement or heading into a new ministry or career?
What I can offer as a Coach
Clarity for Decisions
Leadership often involves complex choices.Coaching helps you think through options and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Navigating Difficult Situations
Ministry includes people, pressure, and challenging moments.Coaching gives you space to process these situations, and respond with wisdom and care .
Moving Forward with Confidence
When the next step feels unclear.Coaching helps you gain direction and take purposeful action in your leadership.
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