Hey, I’m Mary Ann!
You could call me a Coach, but I’m alson known as a Cheerleader, a Guide, or even a Ninja. I’m what you may call a “get-it-done” kind of gal.
I believe that helping people with the small steps is just as important as providing the bigger vision, goals, and “best practices.”
In fact, as a “Ninja”, my best work is done behind the scenes, helping you shine and lead better, healthier teams - versus just gathering pools of people.
I’m cheering you on because I’ve been there!
I have worked, building and leading volunteers, for over 14 years on church staff. Starting with a handful of volunteers who simply showed up on Sundays, we grew to hundreds of volunteer teams led by volunteer leaders.
I made all the mistakes. And God used them to teach me, humble me and set the foundation to help church leaders. To help you win at building the Kingdom.
That kind of win happens through both planning and action. It takes time and resources to make lasting change customary and normal.
Across my career, I’ve always had a passion for growing and developing people.
From a banking Vice-President in Commercial Lending to Chief Financial Office of an international firm, I had a passion for growing and developing employees beneath me.
This passion followed into my personal life. I came to the church for the first time at 40 years old. Before long, I was a volunteer. And then I was asked to build a volunteer ministry from scratch, growing it into the thousands.
That experience was powerful for me. I discovered that while a one-time speech can be inspiring, no matter how awesome, it can’t impart change without a clear plan and healthy leaders to take action to implement the vision.
I have a huge heart for seeing people win and excel in leadership, customer service, and volunteer discipleship. In the church, when any one of us wins, we all win. And ministry work can be lonely, stressful and seemingly neverending.
And that’s the part I love to dig into with you.
This is why I do what I do - because what you do matters and I know how to light the sparks you need to make it bigger than yourself.
Let’s ignite what matters together.
I’m cheering you on!
Mary Ann Sibley is the owner of MatterSpark. She loves the beach, a great book, and quality time with her family. Some have said she should come with a warning label because she oozes so much “energy and enthusiasm that your team will never be the same again.” You can be the judge and contact her here.