Founded by Greg Ellis, an ordained pastor, seasoned church planter, and leadership coach with over a decade of experience in education, Missional Coaching is a specialized coaching practice dedicated to fostering growth and transformation in leaders across corporate, non-profit, and faith-based sectors. With a background teaching high school Spanish and Bible in Minnesota and pursuing an EdD in Leadership with a concentration in coaching and consulting from Trevecca Nazarene University (2026), Greg brings both practical ministry experience and rigorous academic insight to his coaching practice. Known for our commitment to authentic leadership development, spiritual vitality, and evidence-based strategic guidance, Missional Coaching has helped leaders align their actions with core values while navigating the unique challenges of ministry and mission-driven work.
Our approach integrates transformative coaching questions with proven assessment tools including CliftonStrengths and the Birkman Inventory, creating a collaborative and action-oriented environment where leaders gain clarity on their goals and develop actionable plans for meaningful impact. With particular expertise in coaching church planters, denominational leaders, and pastoral teams, we provide a safe space for reflection and growth that honors both professional development and spiritual formation, drawing from deep experience in educational leadership and pastoral ministry.
At Missional Coaching, we believe that while personal development and ethical leadership are vital, true transformation is ultimately the work of the Holy Spirit. Our role is to support and guide leaders in their journey, providing tools and insights that complement the deeper spiritual growth that builds healthy, missional churches and thriving organizations.
About Greg
I am Greg Ellis, a leadership coach, ordained pastor, and educator dedicated to guiding individuals and organizations toward meaningful growth and purpose. With over a decade of experience teaching high school Spanish and Bible in Minnesota, combined with extensive pastoral and church planting experience, I bring both educational insight and deep ministry understanding to my coaching practice. Currently pursuing an EdD in Leadership with a concentration in coaching and consulting from Trevecca Nazarene University (2026), I integrate academic rigor with practical, Spirit-led guidance.
My experience spans corporate, non-profit, and faith-based sectors, where I help leaders realign with their core values and foster environments where integrity, creativity, and ethical leadership flourish. Whether working with corporate executives navigating ethical decision-making, non-profit leaders enhancing community impact, or pastors maintaining spiritual vitality while serving their congregations, I provide a safe space for reflection and transformational growth.
For denominational leaders, I offer specialized guidance in fostering cultures of authenticity and spiritual renewal. To fellow coaches, I provide collaborative professional development opportunities that advance our shared commitment to excellence in the field.
I believe that while personal development and ethical leadership are vital, true transformation is ultimately the work of the Holy Spirit. My role is to support and guide individuals in their journey, providing evidence-based tools and insights that complement the deeper spiritual growth that only God can bring.
Areas of Focus:
Leadership Development & Assessment
Comprehensive leadership assessments using CliftonStrengths and Birkman Inventory
Executive coaching for corporate and non-profit leaders
Team dynamics and organizational health consulting
Ministry & Church Leadership
Pastoral coaching and spiritual formation guidance
Church planter coaching and support
Denominational leadership development
Ministry team assessment and strategic planning
Educational Leadership
Academic leadership coaching for educators and administrators
Professional development for teaching staff
Educational organizational consulting
Specialized Coaching Services
Strategic visioning and mission alignment
Cross-cultural and bilingual coaching support
Leadership transition and succession planning
Conflict resolution and team restoration
My Coaching Philosophy:
Leadership transformation happens at the intersection of rigorous self-awareness, spiritual formation, and practical action. Drawing from my background as both educator and pastor, I believe the most profound growth occurs when leaders can honestly examine their strengths, confront their limitations, and align their deepest values with their daily decisions.
My approach is rooted in transformative questioning that moves beyond surface-level problem-solving to explore the foundational beliefs and assumptions that drive behavior. Just as effective teaching requires understanding how each student learns, effective coaching demands recognizing the unique cultural, spiritual, and personal contexts that shape each leader’s journey.
I am committed to creating inclusive coaching environments where leaders from all backgrounds can thrive. This means actively listening to diverse perspectives, validating different experiences of leadership challenges, and recognizing how cultural dynamics influence both opportunities and obstacles. True missional leadership emerges when we embrace the full spectrum of gifts and wisdom present in God’s diverse Kingdom.
Ultimately, I believe that while I can provide tools, insights, and accountability, genuine transformation is the work of the Holy Spirit. My role is to create space for that deeper work to unfold while equipping leaders with practical strategies that honor both their calling and their humanity.
Coaching Style:
I offer tailored coaching in a supportive yet challenging environment. With a leader’s heart and a strategist’s mind, I help clients gain clarity on their goals and develop actionable plans to achieve them. My style is collaborative and action-oriented—I focus on identifying your strengths, values, and aspirations while creating space for honest reflection about what’s really holding you back.
I use tools like CliftonStrengths and the Birkman Inventory because I’ve found that data-driven insights combined with deep conversation can unlock breakthrough moments. But I’m not just about assessments—I’m committed to helping you translate those insights into real-world strategies that work in your specific context.
You’ll find me direct but encouraging. I’ll ask the questions that maybe nobody else is asking, and I’ll hold you accountable to the commitments you make. At the same time, I work hard to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore new ideas, challenge your own assumptions, and discover perspectives you might not have considered.
For leaders in ministry contexts, I understand the unique pressures you face and the spiritual dimensions of leadership that secular coaching often misses. My goal is to help you flourish both personally and in your calling, recognizing that leadership development and spiritual formation go hand in hand.
Coaching Credentials
This page has a shortlist of my Coach-related credentials and courses completed.
