What people are saying about Bruce

Bruce is extremely relational and did an amazing job guiding me as the pastor and our congregation, Leawood United Methodist Church, through the visioning process into the strategic planning stages. As a pastor, you must navigate where and when to share truths with a congregation, and figuring out timing is paramount. Bruce has successfully led many congregations through this process and can share stories that bring the truth of social realities and trends to a congregation in a gentle and inspiring way. He knows how to build consensus and move at a pace that is good for the group as a whole, so their unified momentum is maximized. If you want to creatively move a faith-based group forward in our modern age, I highly recommend utilizing his wisdom and guidance. —Reverend Dr. Tyler Kaufmann, Leawood United Methodist Church

I’m very thankful for Bruce being my partner in ministry this past year. He has been a blessing to North Canton Grace UMC and to my ministry. Bruce has been a great coach, accountability partner for the church, and strategic planning partner/conversation partner this past year. I’ve been blessed by his encouragement and validation as well as his kind, gentle spirit, and the way in which he can tell the church the things they need to hear.

—Rev. Lorrin Radzik, Grace United Methodist Church, North Canton, Ohio.

"We worked with Bruce for strategic planning with our Church Council and Staff.  The scriptural basis and long range planning have given us a strong place to lead into the future. His facilitation led us to own the process and its outcomes.  Personally, our coaching sessions give me a resource of pastoral wisdom and experience to make me a better pastor.  I highly recommend Bruce as a coach and consultant!"

—Rev. Dr. Dave York, Pastor, First United Methodist Church of Leavenworth

Rev. Dr. Bruce Emmert provided our team with a thoughtful and inspiring consultation when we were thinking through our strategic plan.  He began with a spiritual, biblical understanding of leadership and teamwork that helped us connect.  I believe that Bruce’s wisdom and ability to evaluate a team can offer an enormous opportunity to any team wanting to reignite their ministry! 

—Rev. Karen Lampe, Founding Pastor of the Caring Congregation and author of The Caring Congregation.

Bruce has been the catalyst for substantial conversation and direction for our congregation. Rev. Bruce has coached us to rediscover who we are and has helped to give us the tools to seek God's guidance and direction as we head into the future. Bruce's love for Jesus and commitment to the church is evident in his teachings and leadership. We are incredibly excited to see how God will continue to move us in our community and can't wait to see how the Kingdom of God reveals itself here.”

—Reverend Kyle Nelson, Senior Pastor, Basehor United Methodist Church

The Rev. Dr. Bruce Emmert stepped into the pulpit at Crestview UMC in March 2023 for 3 weeks and was a tremendous help in our time of need.  Our pastor needed to be away unexpectedly on personal leave and when I reached out to Bruce for help he immediately responded.  We are a two point charge and he didn't hesitate to fill in at both churches.  Bruce stepped right into our planned worship series and didn't miss a beat.  He was easy to work with, flexible and did a fine job of preaching.  Bruce certainly helped us through a difficult time and things went smoothly with him leading worship.  We appreciate his help and wouldn't hesitate to call on him again.  

—Teresa Tuchscherer, Lay Leader. Crestview United Methodist Church, Topeka, Kansas

Bruce,

Thank you for being with us at our strategic planning weekend at Grace United Methodist Church, North Canton, Ohio. Your insights into our history and sharing your knowledge of how to move into a better future was much appreciated. May we now INSPIRE our church family to reach out to our community to be Christ’s light to all.” —Evangeline M. Riegler, Lay Member, North Canton Grace