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Life & Finance Coach

Clergy & Church Support Specialist & Consultant

Coaching and Consulting Can Add Incredible Value and Make Vast Improvements in Developing Your Church or Ministry.

Here are a Few Questions and Answers About Coaching and Consulting.

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What is Coaching?

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What’s the Difference Between Coaching and Consulting?

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Services

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Life Coaching

$125 per hour twice monthly sessions

Together, life and finance coaching provide a holistic approach to achieving balance and fulfillment in both personal and financial aspects of life. Through one-on-one sessions, I aim to equip clients with the tools and confidence needed to make informed decisions and create a prosperous future.

Contact me for a free consultation to discuss how coaching can help you achieve your goals.

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Clergy & Church Staff Support

$149 per hour on individualized basis

Clergy and church support coaching is a specialized form of coaching designed to assist clergy and church leaders in navigating the complexities of their roles, improving their leadership skills, and fostering personal and professional growth. I provide a supportive and reflective space for the clergy to explore their challenges, set goals, and develop strategies for effective ministry.

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Business & Church Consulting

$199 per hour on individualized basis

Church business consulting involves providing expert guidance and support to churches and religious organizations to help them improve their operations, strategies, and overall effectiveness. I typically focus on helping churches navigate growth, transitions, and challenges by developing forward-thinking strategies, fostering healthy cultures of change, and equipping leaders with the tools and insights needed to lead effectively.

About Mary Hays Runyon

Mary Hays Runyon is a life and finance coach who brings together the heart of a pastor, the strategy of a business professional, and the empathy of a trusted companion on life’s journey. With over 20 years of experience across ministry, coaching, and financial services, Mary empowers individuals—especially clergy and purpose-driven leaders—to find clarity, confidence, and peace in both life and money.

Mary holds a Master of Divinity and a Master of Business Administration from Gardner-Webb University, along with a Bachelor’s in Recreation and Tourism Management with a minor in Economics from the University of Tennessee. Her diverse career has included serving as a campus minister, associate pastor, financial advisor, business professor, and entrepreneur. She understands both the personal and professional challenges faced by those who serve others—and how financial stress and life transitions can impact well-being and calling.

She is trained in clergy coaching through Summit Coach Training (ICF-accredited) and previously held FINRA financial securities licenses along with life insurance credentials in multiple states. Mary offers a practical, faith-informed, and nonjudgmental approach to coaching that integrates personal values, financial stewardship, and life purpose.

Currently based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Mary also serves as Associate Minister of Faith Formation at First Congregational Church and as Campus Minister with United Campus Ministry. Whether you’re discerning next steps, navigating ministry life, or trying to finally feel at peace with your finances, Mary is ready to walk with you.

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