Where Curiosity and Possibility Meet
When you need a guide, a conversation partner, or someone to accompany you along the way
Meet Pepa Paniagua
She/Her/Hers
Hi y’all!
My name is Pepa and I am a pastor, coach, facilitator, educator, innovator, advocate and ally. I grew up on the West Coast, between the Redwoods and the Pacific, and I believe that you can learn just as much by placing your bare feet in soil or sand and listening, as you can from any book. I have always been drawn to the shore- the place where water and earth meet. A liminal space where there is a clear line between the known and unknown and where we are invited to dance in the in-between.
That is the approach I take to the coaching and consulting work I do. I aim to offer a threshold where curiosity and possibility can meet by being a listening presence that can help unlock new perspectives, or confirm your own inner knowing. In the in-between times of life, and in the spaces where things are visible but not clear, I hope to be a conversation partner, encourager, and to help you find clarity for the journey ahead.
I have been in ministry in a variety of forms for over 20 years including over a decade as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). I am passionate about helping people discover and encounter the vast and expansive love of God, and I am grateful that I have been invited into vulnerable, sacred moments with so many. LBGTQIA+ advocacy and allyship is a cornerstone of my work and helping others navigate their own journey toward inclusion and celebration of the LBGTQIA+ community is one of the things I most love to do.
When I am not working, I love to spend time with friends, preferably over a good cup of coffee or a good meal, and I love to adventure with my wife, Kelli- and our two greyhounds Juneaux and Loden.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Planning and Long Range Visioning
Exploring and Navigating Mainline Partnerships
LBGTQIA+ Inclusion and Celebration
Allyship
General Education
Youth Programming
Policy and Procedures
Creative Expressions of Faith Communities/Church Planting
Services I Offer
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I am a trained coach with over 5 years experience. I primarily coach leaders and teams of New Worshiping Communities/New Church Starts, but am open to expand my portfolio to others who are looking to engage in the work of discernment and goal setting with an intentional, curious, encouraging listener.
Individual Coaching begins at $125/hour
Team Coaching begins at $250/hour (for up to 5 people)
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I have over a decade of experience consulting with congregations, corporations, leadership teams, individuals, and non-profits on the work of inclusion and authentic welcome.
Rates depend on size of group and length of service.
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I am an experienced preacher, teacher, presenter and retreat leader. I aim to facilitate in ways that are contextually mindful, engaging, interactive and empowering.
Rates begin at $150/hour, half day rate begins at $600
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Whether it is a wedding, a celebration of a union, or the celebration of a life walking with people at important and pivotal moments is one of my greatest honors.
Rate begins at $200 not inclusive of travel costs
Fees for services are determined on an individual or organizational basis. Prices listed are subject to change.
Why Shoreline?
I grew up on the coast, so the seashore is sacred to me. It has been a place where I have raged, laughed, wondered, healed and celebrated- and it is a place where I most clearly experience wonder and awe. It is a space that holds the tension between the now and the not yet, and it is a striking reminder of the vastness of the world.
When I was in my late 30’s, through the wonders of 23 and Me, I was connected with my biological father and the entire paternal side of my lineage. It has been a life-giving experience to know this side of my family, and I was surprised to learn that I am quite literally from the Shore-line (my biological families name is Shore).
It turns out that my love of the shoreline wasn’t accidental!
So, for all it’s meaning both spiritually and personally, I hope that Shoreline is a place where you might feel empowered to engage in the holy, hard, work of exploring the questions and mysteries of life.
