Jim has been part of Vibrant Faith’ Leadership Team since 2003. He helped launch Vibrant Faith’s coaching services in 2005 that focused on lifelong faith formation and helping church leaders live and lead well. In 2019, Jim partnered with Rev. Dr. Felix Villanueva to launch Vibrant Faith’s ICF-certified Coaching School. Jim oversees the Coaching School’s marketing activities and the Coaching School Alumni Community, in addition to leading Vibrant Faith’s Leading Well’s Pastoral Leadership Development program. He lives in Minnesota with his wife, Gina. Jim enjoys biking, hiking, and kayaking, and believes that every coach should have a coach.

The Rev. Dr. Felix C. Villanueva is the Director and Co-Founder of the Vibrant Faith Coaching School. Dr. Villanueva has been coaching for over two decades. He is a Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Dr. Villanueva’s coaching practice includes: clergy and congregational coaching, executive and professional coaching, and group coaching. He is also specialist in the areas of grief and loss, diversity, equality and inclusion, team building, conflict management, and business and leadership development. Dr. Villanueva holds a Doctorate Degree in Organizational Leadership (EdD), and two Master Degrees: one in Divinity and the other in Pastoral Counseling. He was ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 1982 and has served as a U.S. Navy Chaplain, local church pastor, and as a denominational executive. He is currently retired from church ministry and dedicates his time to transforming lives through coaching. Dr. Villanueva’s favorite faith practice is walking labyrinths. He says: “Walking a labyrinth refreshes my soul and inspires me. I never miss an opportunity to walk one.”

I am honored to walk with God’s people as they seek to live and lead well. I am passionate about health, healing, and wholeness. As a Professionally Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation, I draw upon my experience and additional training as an End-of-Life Coach, Spiritual Coach, Positive Intelligence, and Boundless Compassion Facilitator. Most recently I have been engaged in growing my personal work around Racial Justice. This has taken the form of co-facilitating conversations with cohorts for self-discovery of their own racism and connecting it with their faith. 
Throughout my ministry, I accompany leaders, congregations, and teams in coaching relationships targeted at formation, listening skills, and healthier working relationships. I am creative and seek to explore, empathize, innovate, navigate, and activate the change desired to be the best version of oneself, and their community. I serve on the Leadership Team for Leading Well and the Life of Faith Initiative, and I’m a member of the DEI team for Boundless Compassion.

 I'm excited to share a bit about myself and how I can support you on your journey towards personal and professional growth. I’m Jeff Marian, owner of Marian Coaching, and I'm a certified life and leadership coach. 
Throughout my life, I have been passionate about helping individuals like you unlock their full potential and achieve their goals. I believe that each of us has a unique set of strengths and capabilities, and my mission is to guide you in harnessing those abilities to create a fulfilling and purposeful life.
With over 35 years of non-profit leadership and 10 years of experience in coaching, I have had the privilege of working with diverse individuals from various backgrounds. I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of coaching and the incredible impact it can have on people's lives. I am committed to helping individuals and teams in the non-profit and business community discern their goals and dreams, dance with their obstacles, and chart a course to their preferred future. Few things bring me more joy than seeing others thrive in the life of their choosing.
Whether you're seeking guidance in career development, personal relationships, mindset and motivation, or any other area of your life, I am dedicated to customizing our coaching sessions to meet your unique needs and objectives. I strongly believe in the power of accountability, and I will be your committed partner throughout your journey, providing support, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
I received a BA in psychology at the University of North Dakota and an M.Div. from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. While serving as a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for 35 years I received my Coach Practitioner and Narrative Coach Practitioner certifications from Learning Journeys, an ICF-certified coaching school in Woodbury, MN (www.learningjourneys.net). 
I’ve been married to my wife, Nancy, for 38 years. Together we have three adult children. I’m an avid cyclist, voracious reader, beer snob, and Bourbon lover.
Thank you for considering me as your coach. I am honored to be a part of your journey, and I look forward to working with you and witnessing your incredible growth.
To get started, feel free to explore the website and reach out to me for a complimentary consultation. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!

Janny started coaching First Grade students through a program called “Odyssey of the Mind.” She guided students in small-group problem-solving by asking questions, sharing observations, but not giving answers. She enjoyed their creativity and critical thinking skills. She has a heart for coaching people in congregations, ministry leaders around the nation, and women in transition. Janny has a Dutch Master’s Degree in Educational Sciences, a Bachelor’s in Pedagogy, and has completed training to lead a Dutch Elementary School in a foreign country. She holds the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation, and has her own coaching business – Frank ’n Sense. Her favorite faith practice is listening to music and singing along—she finds God through music, in the car, during exercise, with her family—everywhere!

Janny started coaching First Grade students through a program called “Odyssey of the Mind.” She guided students in small-group problem-solving by asking questions, sharing observations, but not giving answers. She enjoyed their creativity and critical thinking skills. She has a heart for coaching people in congregations, ministry leaders around the nation, and women in transition. Janny has a Dutch Master’s Degree in Educational Sciences, a Bachelor’s in Pedagogy, and has completed training to lead a Dutch Elementary School in a foreign country. She holds the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation, and has her own coaching business – Frank ’n Sense. Her favorite faith practice is listening to music and singing along—she finds God through music, in the car, during exercise, with her family—everywhere!