Experiencing Dana as my coach was a real blessing. I really didn’t know what to expect as I needed help with a professional conundrum. Immediately he put me at ease, explained the process, and was an exceptional listener along the way. His positive and encouraging tone established the context that helped me clarify my heart and mind and move forward with confidence.
Pr. Michael Tassler, Zion Lutheran, Salt Lake City, UT
Dana Peterson is an innovative thinker as well as an effective practitioner in the necessary re-formation of the Church. His creative approaches to congregational renewal offer real hope that the Church may yet be what Christ envisions, and what the world needs.
Rev. Dr. Robert G. Moss, Author and Pastor, Denver CO
Pastor Dana helped to establish and guide our Long Range Planning committee. He had a great style of combining knowledge, humor, and listening to move our committee forward. We have benefited greatly by the work he has done among us. We have created new value, vision, and mission statements. Now we are well on our way to planning the future of our church. We owe Pastor Dana a debt of gratitude and would recommend him for any work needed in the area of church planning. Pastor Rod Hank, Joy Lutheran Church, Parker CO.
Dana was an invaluable ally in ministry, helping to connect churchwide and synodical systems for the benefit of congregations. His partnership was above and beyond in many ways. I will miss him. A great guy!
Mrs. Terry Cole, RMS council member and lay leader, St. Paul, Albuquerque, NM
As a leader working in a non-traditional role from my "training," Dana offered the right amount of encouragement and challenge, both personally and professionally, to enable me to make an impact beyond what I thought was possible in the nonprofit world.
Tyg Taylor, Pastor, Founder and Executive Director at Wholly Kicks, Denver, CO
Pastor Dana accompanied our congregation's mission team on a journey to rethink who we are. He was a great listener and was able to recognize our diversity but help us center together. As a congregation we have come through some conflict and like many experience challenges. He is realistic and will help you start from wherever your congregation is on its ministry journey and see promise in the future.
Susan Hernandez - New Hope Lutheran Church, El Paso, TX
Pastor Dana worked with me as a new church council president, both to help our church implement a new way of doing ministry (Vital Right-Shaped Ministry - VRSM) and to help with how to approach unexpected conflict between people who are active part in our church.
I valued most his ability to see circumstances of conflict and to coach me, as a church leader, through this unexpected conflict. At times, it was simple clarity he gave me. At other times he offered multiple suggestions that I hadn’t considered. He excels as a coach and consultant, someone who is always there with great insight.
Beth Newsom, President, Holy Love Lutheran Church, Aurora, CO
As a coach, Dana knows when to push harder and when to wait. He has a knack for asking the right questions and a good ear for listening to what's being said and what isn't being said. I highly recommend Dana for coaching.
Mary C. Frances, Frances Consulting & Coaching
Pastor Dana worked with skill, passion, and humor to facilitate my redevelopment congregation's rewriting of their mission and vision statements as well as enter into exciting and risky conversations about partnering with another congregation; I cannot imagine a better coach and companion for this kind of work. Thank you, Pastor Dana! You rock!
Pastor Matt Powell, St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, Albuquerque, NM
Rev. Dana has been influential in my growth as a congregational leader, empowering me to appropriately lead through conflict. He facilitates formative group conversations and makes complex change theory ideas relatable. I have greatly appreciated being coached by him through congregational transitions.
Pr. Brittany Baurle Kooi, Holy Love, Aurora, CO