LeaderWise
  • Welcome
    • Ali Kenny
    • Anna Kendig Flores
    • Caroline Burke
    • Cindy Halvorson
    • Dan Nelson
    • Danny Elenz
    • Deborah Rundlett
    • Drew Benson
    • Fue Yang
    • Gary Eller
    • Graham Hart
    • Heweon Seo
    • Kelly Jordan
    • Krista Redlinger-Grosse
    • Marina Rosenthal
    • Mark Sundby
    • Mary Honstead
    • Mary Kay DuChene
    • Okokon Udo
    • Rebecca Fletcher
    • Ryan Dulkin
    • Sarah Parker
    • Susan Amann
    • Susan Miller
    • Tim Nelson
    • Tom Allen
    • Victor Thompson
    • Administrative Team
    • Board of Directors
  • Counseling
    • Assessment Services
    • Candidate Assessment
    • Evaluative
    • Developmental
    • Selection Assessment
    • Services
    • Conversations on Race
    • Workshops
    • Programs
    • Future Hope
    • Spiritual Direction
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Celebrating More Than 50 Years of Service

LeaderWise
  • Welcome
  • Counseling
  • Contact Us
  • LeaderWise in the News
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LeaderWise Conversations on Race

At LeaderWise, we recognize that the journey towards transformation will be long — and, at times, arduous.  

LeaderWise encourages you to participate in one or more opportunities to facilitate transformation.

More information and registration
We're here for you.

Via secure online video platforms, LeaderWise is here for:

  • Counseling services 
  • Assessments
  • Coaching, spiritual direction and some consulting
  • Leadership development workshops & programs

JOIN US VIRTUALLY

Connection Opportunities

  • LeaderWise can facilitate a virtual support meeting for leadership in your organization. Contact us.
  • Participate in a Clergy Consultation Group to share wisdom, learn from each other, exchange ideas, and process experiences of ministry.
  • Join us in our work to dismantle oppression and divisive tendencies.

Join our newsletter list to stay up-to-date
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An 8-session facilitated group

Clergy Confab Groups

These groups will provide a confidential space to share wisdom, learn from each other, exchange ideas, and process experiences of ministry during the pandemic. Groups will be facilitated by experienced LeaderWise staff. More information to come.

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A 4-month congregational discernment program

Beyond: The Art & Soul of Re-Creation

What does it mean to be the church in a rapidly changing culture? Leaders are being called to name our resistance, reclaim our core identity, find courage to disrupt systems at a rate they can stand, and risk vulnerability as we love, listen, and learn, so that we might lead (in our churches and in our communities).

Find out more
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A 24-month coaching cohort

Future Hope: Bold Leaders, Generous Congregations

Newly ordained rostered leaders and their congregations work through a two-year time of challenge and growth with expert guidance.

Learn More Here

The mission of LeaderWise is to foster healthy and spirit-filled individuals and communities for lives of service.   

More than 50 Years of Service

LeaderWise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1969 to provide counseling and consulting for lives of service. We are a mission-driven organization with 50 years' experience providing psychological and leadership development resources to individuals and organizations.  


Originally charged to serve the Upper Midwest, LeaderWise has expanded its work throughout North America. LeaderWise comprises an expansive team of educators and consultants from a variety of disciplines (counseling psychologist, clinical social workers, spiritual directors, leadership development consultants, educators) and cultural backgrounds.  Find information about our Board of Directors here.


The mission of LeaderWise is to foster healthy and spirit-filled individuals and communities for lives of service.  

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The LeaderWise Team

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Ali Kenny, PsyD

Staff Associate

Ali has a long-standing interest in international volunteerism. Speaking Spanish   ... (read more)

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Anna Kendig Flores

Staff Associate

With a background in mental health spiritual care and anti-racism education, Anna Kendig Flores has over a decade of experience ... (read more)

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Caroline Burke, PhD, LP

Staff Psychologist

Caroline strongly believes that counseling/therapy assists clients in finding new ways ... (read more)

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Cindy Halvorson, MDiv, DMin

Staff Associate

Cindy is a leadership coach, clergy coach, church consultant, facilitator, teacher ... (read more)

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Dan Nelson, PhD, LP

Staff Psychologist

Dan is a psychologist who has worked as an educator and administrator ... (read more)

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Danny Elenz, PsyD, LP

Staff Psychologist

Danny is motivated to help individuals identify sources of meaning in their life... (read more)

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Deborah Rundlett, DMin, MDiv, MS-OD

Staff Associate

Debbie’s passion is the formation of the leader – a transformation that impacts  ... (read more)

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Drew Benson, PhD, LP

Staff Psychologist

Drew has over 14 years' experience providing assessment and counseling ... (read more)

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Fue Yang

Staff Associate

Bilingual in Hmong and English, Fue offers counseling to adults and has a specialty working with the Southeast Asian ... (read more)

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Gary Eller, MDiv, PhD

Staff Associate

Gary is a theological educator in both seminary and university settings. ... (read more)

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Gaynelle Erickson

Office Admin

Gaynelle provides logistics support for our clients and candidate processes.  ... (read more)

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Graham Hart, MDiv

Staff Associate

As an ICF-trained coach, Graham asks insightful questions that foster renewal of community and church.  ... (read more)

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Heather Koshiol

Office Admin

Heather works to support the client and candidate process. ... (read more)

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Heweon Seo, PhD, LP

Staff Psychologist
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John Henrich, PsyD, LP

Staff Psychologist
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Kari Nelson, PsyD, LP

Staff Psychologist

Since 1989, Kari  has been bringing enthusiasm and energy to her work providing a wide variety of individual, parent-child  and relationship (couples) therapy services.  ... (read more)

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Kelly Jordan, PhD, LP

Staff Psychologist

Kelly's PhD is in Counseling Psychology. She enjoys helping people learn about themselves by ... (read more)

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Krista Redlinger-Grosse, PhD, LP, ScM, LGC

Staff Psychologist

In her counseling and coaching, Krista uses a strength-based, relational approach ... (read more)

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Kristen Nelson, PsyD

Staff Associate

Kristen holds a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas ... (read more).

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Marina Rosenthal, PhD, LP

Staff Psychologist

Marina specializes in supporting couples as they heal relationship wounds  ... (read more)

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Mark Sundby, MDiv, PhD, LP

Executive Director

Mark has served as a consultant, teacher, and counselor in the field of psychology ... (read more)

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Mary Honstead, PhD

Staff Associate

Mary likes to build on individuals' strengths and help them develop in directions that ... (read more)

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Mary Kay DuChene, MA

Staff Consultant

 Mary Kay is a leadership coach and consultant, facilitator, teacher, and strategist ... (read more)

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Okokon Udo, PhD, PCC, CPCC

Staff Associate

Okokon Udo is a business owner, an international change management and leadership ... (read more)

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Rebecca Fletcher, MDiv, BCC, MINT

Staff Associate

Becca is a chaplain, consultant, teacher, mentor, and companion with over 10 years' experience ... (read more)

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Ryan Dulkin, PhD

Staff Associate

Ryan is a rabbi, educator, transformational leader, and scholar ... (read more)

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Susan Amann, MSW, LICSW

Staff Associate

Susan offers counseling to adults and starts with meeting clients where they are at. ... (read more)

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Susan Miller, MAR, MDiv

Spiritual Director

Susan believes that spiritually grounded leadership is essential for the renewal of ... (read more)  

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Sarah Parker, MDiv, MA, LMFT

Staff Associate

Sarah specializes in treating individuals, couples, and families. Her clinical interests  lie in treating ... (read more)

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Tim Nelson, DMin, BCC, Spiritual Director

Spiritual Director

Tim is passionate about assisting faith leaders ... (read more)

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Tom Allen, PhD, LP

Staff Psychologist

Tom's approach to counseling is integrative and emphasizes the interpersonal ... (read more)

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Victor Thompson

Staff Consultant

Victor is a leadership coach and consultant, HR Leader, strategy facilitator and ... (read more)

LeaderWise

516 Mission House Lane, New Brighton, Minnesota 55112, United States

LeaderWise is on the land of: Wahpekute, Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, and Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux). 651-636-5120

Hours

8:00 am -5:00 pm Central Time

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