Sustainable, life-giving coaching for faith-based global workers navigating transitions, leadership, and the unique pressures of cross-cultural life.
Jared Odle
As a global worker, you are called to step into complex cultures, carry heavy burdens, and poured yourself out for others. But often, the hardest part isn’t the work itself—it’s the unspoken pressure to always have it all together.
You don’t have to navigate the highs and lows of cross-cultural life alone. Whether you are dealing with:
- The exhausting cycles of transition (deployment, re-entry, or fundraising).
- A quiet sense of isolation or feeling misunderstood by sending churches back home.
- Friction and conflict within your cross-cultural ministry team.
- The warning signs of burnout, wondering how much longer you can keep this pace.
You deserve a safe, confidential space to be entirely human. Coaching isn’t about fixing what’s broken; it’s about giving you the tools, clarity, and partner you need to thrive, not just survive.
Coaching Tailored for Your Journey
Every global worker’s situation is unique. I offer three distinct pathways to support you, your community, and your ministry.
1. Individual Coaching
For personalized, deep-dive support. Step back from the noise to process transitions, set healthy boundaries, prevent burnout, and gain clarity on your personal calling.
Format: One-on-one video sessions tailored entirely to your goals and pace.
Best for: Missionaries, humanitarian workers, and ministry leaders.
[Book an Individual Session] (Link to paid TidyCal booking)
2. Group Coaching
For shared learning and community. You are not the only one feeling this way. Join a small, curated cohort of global peers facing similar seasons to share wisdom, encourage one another, and grow together.
Format: Small group facilitated sessions focused on resilience, boundary-setting, and cross-cultural growth.
Best for: Solo workers or those seeking peer connection on the field.
[Inquire About the Next Cohort] (Link to a contact form or a specific TidyCal inquiry call)
3. Team Coaching
For healthy, unified field teams. Great ministry happens through healthy teams, but cross-cultural dynamics can easily lead to friction. I help field and leadership teams align their vision, improve communication, and navigate conflict.
Format: Custom workshops and structured team coaching sessions.
Best for: Field leadership teams, church planting teams, and NGO staff.
[Schedule a Team Strategy Call] (Link to a custom TidyCal call)
Hear what our clients are saying
Faith & Family
Husband, dad, grandpa, son, uncle, brother, son-in-law, & Jesus Follower. The most important, and complex, parts of my identity are right here. I’m married for over 30 years and we have 6 kids, a granddaughter, and an extended West African family. I enjoy research, meditation, contemplation, and teaching. My hero is Barnabas.
ICF Coach
I’m an ACC certified with the International Coaching Federation. Deep listening, insightful questions, coaching people not problems, and a process empowering people to take action have been instilled in me through training.
Global Worker
15+ years in West Africa, BAM, education, church planting, and spiritual formation. I also worked as a small church pastor and worked five years as a teacher and administration for a national prayer ministry.
Shaluffering
“Shalom” + “Suffering” = Shaluffering. Western, especially American, theology forgets that suffering is how we identify with Christ. Peace in the middle of suffering is how mature believers stand and thrive. It’s how I choose to see the world.
GeneratePress and the Bold service they offer is exemplary. The standards they apply to everything they do has made me and more importantly, my team feel secure.
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Workers
You can become more. Coaching explores more of what you think, what you want to do, and helps you define your own SMART goals. You choose topics where you want to go and grow.
Marriage & Family
Healthy connections make more healthy connections. Ordering your internal and work world can change your home life. You can also be more direct and choose a season of family growth.
Agencies
Outside coaches can keep the confidences of workers and alert a sending agency of emergency problems. Team coaching addresses problems for field and support staff.
Partners
Sending and field partners can also be directly or indirectly in team coaching. Healthy communication and expectations help all of move forward together.
How It Works
Getting Started is Simple
No complex hoops to jump through. I work across global time zones and make scheduling painless.
Step 1: Pick a Time
Click any of the booking links on this page. TidyCal will automatically convert the calendar to your local timezone so you can pick a slot that fits your schedule.
Step 2: We Connect
We’ll meet securely over Google Meet. We’ll talk about where you are, where you want to be, and see if we are a good fit to work together.
Step 3: Move Forward with Clarity
Whether we work together one-on-one, in a group, or with your team, you’ll walk away with practical steps and a dedicated advocate in your corner.
[Book Your Free 15-Minute Connection Call] (Link to free TidyCal)