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Riptide [rip-tahyd ]: a tide that opposes another or all other tides, causing a violent disturbance in the surface of the sea.
Why hire a ministry coach?
60%
of Pastors say they have no form of support and lack meaningful relationships.
42%
of all Pastors are considering leaving the ministry.
80%
of churches are either not growing or are in decline.
10,000
churches close every year equalling 200 a week
Working with Russ at Riptide means joining a supportive community dedicated to helping pastors and churches grow.
Unlike typical consulting firms, Riptide offers personalized coaching, a network of support, and practical resources tailored to your needs. With firsthand experience in ministry challenges, Russ understands the struggles pastors face, from lacking support and friendships to considering leaving the ministry.
Riptide provides affordable solutions, scalable systems, and relational coaching, empowering pastors to unlock their full potential and achieve sustainable growth.
Riptide empowers pastors and churches to attain their growth goals through tailored coaching, a nurturing community, and actionable resources that include:
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​Leadership Development
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Church Board Development
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Enhance staff dynamics
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Team Mediation
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Experienced Mentoring
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Pastoral Counseling
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Marriage and Family Support
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Crafting and communicating a compelling vision
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Life Coaching
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Networking
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Volunteer Training
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Pulpit Supply
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Quarterly Group Zoom calls
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Weekly individual calls
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24/7 Text Availability
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24/7 Phone Availability
“Knowing Russ's personal history, successes and failures, I cannot think of a better person to come alongside those in ministry and coach them to success. Riptide Life Coaching will impact uncounted leaders simply because of the integrity, vision and passion Russ has for others to succeed. Russ's ability to keep it real will help you deal with real issues you are facing.”
Dan Steffen - Senior Pastor
Pure Heart Church - Glendale, Arizona
