Coaching and Mentoring Endorsements
Dr. Jones has been my writing coach since 2020. Now a published author of three books, I am still gleaning from his writing and writing coach expertise. Kirk Jones is a true professional. He has the knack for inspiring and providing emotional support and encouragement that keeps you going.
Rachel Cherry Adams, Author, Embracing New Life with a View, Baby Girl, and On the Other Side of Widowhood.
I first got to know Kirk as my professor at Andover Newton Theological School. His classes always challenged and stretched me. For over twenty years I carried with me his wisdom into ministry as a chaplain. Now, as my writing coach, his wisdom, humor, and support are invaluable to me. I simply could not have published my essays without Kirk. He saw a gift and was able to nourish that gift, believing in my writing long before I did. With his coaching, I faced down my fears of writing to become a published author.
Rev. Catherine French, Author, God and Green Jello: My Way of Thinking about Life, Chaplaincy, and Spirituality.
I knew there were books within me to be written, but I did not know how to get started until I registered for a “Focus and Finish Seminar” posted on LinkedIn. Today, I am an author.
Let me define writing coach for you just in case you don’t have an updated dictionary. Writing Coach – Kirk Byron Jones! His wisdom, kindness, patience, soulfulness, intuition, giftedness, and unrelenting support has made a lifelong dream become a reality.
Rev. Dr. Roberta Young-Jackson, Author, Desert Reign: Called to Active Duty.
Kirk has helped me transition from merely wishing to be a writer to actually becoming one. I no longer fear my own creativity and voice. Learning to write on a schedule is simpler than you might think, thanks to his insights. Kirk’s skill and encouragement target your confidence. I believe I can communicate anything in writing, given the same exposure some of the great writers obtained. I have three projects with completion deadlines over the next two years.
John M. Borders III
My writing was in limbo for years until I began to work with Kirk Byron Jones. He believed in me and my writing when I was not yet ready to do that for myself. During our monthly coaching calls he helped me to create detailed action plans, which helped me to stay faithful to my writing process. In a few months’ time I had a whole new vision for my book and had written more in that time than I had in years. Now I look forward to my daily writing, and it was Kirk who made that transformation possible.
Rev. Dr. Edward G. Horstmann
While there were many insights and much wisdom received from my time with Kirk Byron Jones as my mentor, the most meaningful was his regular invitation for me to take joy in my life. With all that I was setting out to accomplish as a husband, father, pastor, author, and leader, he also invited me to sit in curiosity and wonder and to enjoy video games. He encouraged me to steward my life and ministry from a wellspring of joy and rest. This way of being continues to bless me and is a steadying reality in what might otherwise be a hectic life.
Chase Rashad Stancle
The time spent together with Brother Kirk reminds me to give myself unrelenting grace. Our meetings are mutually expansive and provide me a clearer way to see the path ahead. He offers endless encouragement to keep on and move forward with my dreams. Brother Kirk provides prompts to guide my thoughts to a deeper place and space.
April Michele
It’s often said that every pastor needs a pastor. I would say that every pastor needs a more seasoned pastor to become their friend and advisor. That’s what Dr. Jones became to me – a friend who loved Jesus and had learned the mystery of leading a church while retaining his humanity and a great sense of humor! Dr. Jones has been an incredible source of laughter, wisdom and encouragement over the last 18 months. His coaching has sharpened my leadership, deepened my spiritual disciplines, and helped me to lead with joy and additional clarity. I highly recommend his guidance to any pastor seeking to grow both personally and professionally.