Coaching and consulting that empowers you to lead with clarity and conviction!
Feeling stuck in ministry? You’re not alone. Many pastors and ministry leaders are burned out, discouraged, underpaid, and overwhelmed—not just by the weight of their calling, but by the constant demands of church life. Too often, they find themselves trapped in the cycle of responding to what’s urgent but not truly important: putting out fires, managing crises, and attending endless meetings, while their own spiritual health, leadership clarity, and personal priorities suffer.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not failing—you just need practical tools and support to realign your life and ministry with what matters most.
At Gospel Anchored, we come alongside pastors, church leaders, and ministry teams to create practical, gospel-centered strategies that fit your unique context. I’d love to hear your story, understand what you’re facing, and see how we can move forward together into a healthier, more focused season of ministry.
What We Offer
Leader Coaching
Grow as a gospel-shaped leader. Through personal assessments, goal-setting, and customized coaching, we help you lead from a place of identity, not just activity.
Preaching Lab
Preach Christ from all of Scripture. This 4-month training workshop equips pastors and lay leaders to study, interpret, and effectively communicate the Bible faithfully and effectively.
Strategic Planning
Turn mission into movement. Our five-phase process helps your church clarify vision, align resources, and develop a repeatable, actionable plan that leads to lasting impact.
Church Health Assessment
Gain a clear picture of your church’s strengths and struggles. Our comprehensive diagnostic includes surveys, interviews, and a site visit—culminating in a full report and clear next steps.
A little about us…
Jeff grew up in northern New Jersey and obtained an undergraduate degree in Marketing from Miami University (OH), where God changed his life’s ambitions through the collegiate ministry of Cru. Jeff joined the staff of Cru after graduation, met his wife Mary, and together spent 23 years with Cru. Seven of those early years were spent as missionaries in Bulgaria helping to reach college students with the gospel. After graduating from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with an MDIV, Jeff became the Regional Director for Cru in the Mid-Atlantic. In 2013, Jeff was called to serve as the lead pastor of Rock Creek Church in Maryland.
Jeff has over 25 years of experience leading teams and organizations, and coaching ministry leaders. He has led multi-ethnic teams, and a multi-ethnic, multi-generational church. Jeff’s passion is to come alongside ministry leaders to help them navigate the complexities of leading others, as well as themselves. In addition to his education and leadership experience, Jeff is a certified church consultant with the Society of Church Consultants.
Jeff loves sports, intense conversations, making people laugh, and boating on the Chesapeake Bay. Jeff and Mary have been married for 33 years and have two daughters, a son, 2 sons-in-law and one grandson. They currently reside in Olney, MD.
Mary is from Arlington, VA, and has an undergraduate degree in Social Work from James Madison University. Alongside Jeff, she served with Cru for 23 years as a campus minister, regional team member, and mentor for younger staff women. As a lay leader in the church, Mary launched the Titus 2 ministry which provides valuable feedback for the elder team, mentors women, and fosters spiritual multiplication.
In addition to helping with church health assessments, Mary uses her life and ministry experience to mentor wives of ministry leaders. She is an attentive listener and a great encourager who offers guidance and support.
Mary loves scrapbooking, playing games, cooking for her family and friends, and enjoying her grandson as much as possible.
Book a free consultation.
I’d love the opportunity to hear your story and see how we might be able to partner together to serve you and your leadership.