Laurel Coolbaugh Mdiv, Dmin

Laurel Coolbaugh, MDiv, DMin, is an experienced pastor and spiritual director with a diverse background in ministry and community leadership. Currently serving as the Pastor of Group Life at Faith Community Church, Laurel has previously held multiple roles at The Sanctuary at Woodville, including Pastor, Spiritual Director, and Retreat Leader, where leadership and spiritual formation were key responsibilities. With over a decade at Woodville Baptist Church, Laurel undertook renewal efforts and leadership development within a historic congregation. Additional roles include serving as a Spiritual Director for the Evangelical Spiritual Directors Network and an Interim Pastor at Redeemer Community Church, contributing significantly to worship and spiritual development. Laurel's educational credentials include a Doctor of Ministry focused on effective ministry to women from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Wellesley College.