Two doctorates
Organizational Change, Pepperdine University; Congregational Studies, Hartford Seminary.
About Lawrence
Experience that honors both the system and the person.
Lawrence Peers works with clergy and religious organizations across many traditions, bringing a rich range of experience to the questions each community is holding.
Lawrence draws on a long background in organizational development, large-group interventions, and leadership coaching. He is a former senior consultant, leadership coach, and seminar leader with The Alban Institute, and has focused on creating networks of learning and support for clergy through the Pastoral Excellence Network.
He is energized by applying what he learns and helping others do the same, with an approach shaped by organizational change, congregational studies, spiritual psychology, narrative therapy, and somatic leadership.
Start a conversationEducation & credentials
Grounded practice
Master’s degrees in theology and developmental clinical psychology, plus training in Future Search and Appreciative Inquiry.
Coaching depth
Professional Certified Coach, certified ontological and somatic coach, with training from the Newfield Network and Strozzi Institute.
“Larry’s agility when leading is admirable. He brings flexibility, creativity, humor, and high energy all in the service of facilitating learning and transforming.”A colleague✦