Meet the Team

Sherpa Helps Individuals and Organizations Think Wisely, See Clearly, and Lead Well.

Sherpa Helps Individuals and Organizations

We don’t give answers—we draw them out.

Sherpa is a coaching and mentoring organization. We provide tools, frameworks, and guided processes that lead to meaningful self-discovery for individuals and the organizations we serve. Our approach is grounded in the belief that people flourish when they’re equipped to make their own wise decisions, not handed someone else’s plan. That’s why we don’t consult in the traditional sense. We don’t diagnose and prescribe solutions. Instead, we unlock and resource the capacity that already exists within those we guide. We also come alongside others, equipping them to serve with the same clarity and confidence we aim to offer. (Proverbs 15:22, Proverbs 20:5)

Think Wisely

Wisdom isn’t a technique to master—she’s a voice to follow.

In the Bible, wisdom is personified as a woman who calls out in the streets, offering insight to anyone willing to listen. To think wisely means we’ve heard and understood wisdom’s voice. It requires humility, attentiveness, and the courage to act on what’s true—not just what’s easy. Sherpa helps individuals and organizations tune their ears to that voice—so they can make decisions rooted in truth, not pressure. Because those who follow wisdom will dwell secure and be at ease, without fear of disaster. (Proverbs 1:20-33, James 3:17)

See Clearly

Clarity isn’t just about accuracy—it’s about understanding.

To see clearly means more than knowing the facts; it means discerning what those facts are telling you. It’s the ability to interpret what’s happening within yourself, your team, and your organization—and to connect that insight to meaningful action. Clarity names patterns, sharpens perspective, and carves clear paths through clutter and complexity.Sherpa helps individuals and organizations see clearly—so they can implement with greater confidence and alignment (Nehemiah 1:4–11; Proverbs 3:5–6).

Lead Well

Leadership is more than influence—it’s a sacred stewardship.

To lead well is to take responsibility for what’s been entrusted—people, resources, influence, and outcomes—and to manage it with wisdom, integrity, and care. It means showing up with consistency, pursuing what’s good, and carrying the weight faithfully—regardless of whether the assignment feels big or small. Sherpa helps individuals and teams lead in ways that honor both the people they serve and the purposes they carry (Matthew 25:14–30; 1 Corinthians 4:2).

Local Churches

Denominations, Associations, and Networks

Mission Agencies and Para-Church Ministries

Nonprofit Organizations

Kingdom-minded Businesses

Individuals navigating seasons of transition

Teams that want to collaborate more effectively

People who want to be the kind of leader others want to follow

Leadership Development

Become the kind of leader others want to follow.

Through one-on-one coaching, tailored workshop series, and guided cohorts, we create space for honest reflection and focused growth.

It’s not about filling notebooks or collecting clever quotes—it’s about shaping self-aware leaders who elevate those around them.

Organizational Health

Shape the kind of culture everyone wants to work in.

We offer organizational and team assessments that help leaders name what’s strong, what’s missing, and what’s standing in the way.

Then we guide teams through processes that bring clarity where there’s confusion—so people can move forward with confidence and alignment.

Transition Management

Navigate organizational change with clarity and confidence.

Change management is the process of declaring what needs to change. Transition management is the journey of becoming what you’ve declared.

Sherpa’s ODEGI Transition Model helps leaders develop a plan, align their teams, and move through structural and cultural change with confidence.

Planning Succession

Implement a healthy and effective leadership transition

We help boards and leaders prepare earlier, plan more holistically, and communicate in ways that inspire confidence in the process and continued investment in the mission.

Our services include The Planning Succession Workshop, Onboarding, and support with vetting internal candidates.

When external candidates are needed, we partner with Shepherd Staff to offer trusted expertise and expanded reach.

Risk Reduction: Transitions don’t create problems—they reveal them. Sherpa’s assessment tools and facilitation methods pinpoint areas of potential disruption so they can be addressed before they impact your ministry.

Holistic & Efficient Planning: Our process takes a comprehensive view of the issues influencing implementation while focusing on the most critical topics. This ensures that your team’s time and energy are invested wisely. Most of our teams create their transition and communication plans within 90 days of starting the process.

Healthy & Effective Implementation: Jesus prayed that his followers would be known by their unity (John 17:20-23). A healthy process prioritizes unity—teams trust one another, leadership, and the transition plan. Effectiveness stems from a proactive and thorough approach to planning attracting strong candidates when navigating succession. When  and accelerating transitions with less resistance.

Increased Team Cohesion: Our planning sessions unlock each team’s collaborative genius, fostering open communication, mutual appreciation, and alignment across departments. Silos dissolve as teams gain more clarity on how to unite around ministry-wide objectives, increasing both trust and execution efficiency.