What Pastors and Leaders are Saying
“I have known Ray for over fifteen years, first as a colleague, later as a friend, and now as a dear friend and trusted peer mentor. I know Ray to be warm and approachable, always exhibiting a sense of humor. He is multi-talented and gifted with high motivation and high ethical standards. Ray demands a lot of himself in integrity and purpose, and he requires that of those he encounters. The more you get to know Ray, the more you realize he has a deep and lasting impact on your life, and he leaves you no neutral ground to retire to. Ray will not let you hide from your issues. Ray has impact, and it is not merely programmatic or academic brilliance. Ray impacts with his life, and he will change yours if you are open to a dynamic relationship with him. I recommend him to you highly.”
Bill Klieselhorst, MA, Missionary/Consultant. Gresham, Oregon
“Ray Wheeler is a leader of leaders. He can help you make wise decisions. Ray’s gift is to offer clear instructions to leaders who are willing to confront head-on problems that seem too difficult to address. Ray brings light into murky situations and wisdom into golden opportunities that are just too glorious to miss.”
Sarah Sumner, M.B.A., Ph.D. Author of Leadership Above the Line andMen and Women in the Church: Building Consensus on Christian Leadership. Redding, California. http://www.leadershipabovetheline.com
“I first met Ray over six years ago and have sought him as a mentor for the better part of the last three. Few others possess his level of candor, insight and passion…command of industrial psychology, comprehensive knowledge of contemporary, functional structures, and strategic insights…. Ray is a provocative thinker who searches diligently for new approaches and solutions. His commitment, reputation, and consistency are impeccable. Ray’s devotion to Christ, strength of character, and ministerial successes have prompted me to write…he is a solid leader, and count it a privilege to call him my friend.”
Dennis Bachman, Lead Pastor: NewSong Church, San Dimas, California.www.newsongsd.org
“It is a great privilege and honor that I write to you in recommendation of Ray Wheeler. My on going relationship with Ray as a coach I my specific field of people advancement and leadership development has proven to be an answer to a great need at a very pivotal point I my life. As I searched and considered a personal coach my requirements were high because of my specific needs and time frames. I chose Ray because of background, education and his zeal and passion for seeing others succeed.”
“Ray is a pleasant and mentally stimulating person with great knowledge in his field. His preparation for our coaching sessions has shown me a man of character, diligence and honest concern for my success. His professional yet personal approach puts a sense of dignity into each encounter. He is sensitive to the uniqueness of particular situations and does not try some “one size fits all” or “band aid approach.” He listens and evaluates, he offers suggestions without being the answer. I always feel hopeful yet challenged, encouraged but envisioned for the challenge of a preferable future.”
Larry Kapchinsky, Pastor, Granite Creek Community Church, Claremont, California. www.granitecreek.org
“Ray Wheeler and I have been friends in ministry for almost 25 years. Ray is an exceptionally gifted leader and communicator. He is well organized and has a great sense of humor…He is constantly learning and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table when he is asked to do training or consultation. I highly recommend Ray Wheeler to you and would be happy to answer any further questions you might have.”
G. Scott Hines, Pastor, Klamath Christian Center, Klamath Falls, Oregon. www.klamathchristiancenter.org