William M. Peterson, Ed.D. M.Div., MSW, PTS  revdrbill@verizon.net

Position: Consultant or Workshop Leader Availability: Consulting and church workshops, Interim Position-Spring 2008 Geographic Preference: Member of IMN since: All information is warranted by and the sole responsibility of the PTS member and it is strongly recommended that reference and background checks are conducted

Bill Peterson works with churches and other organizations to be at their best during times of transition.  He coaches leaders, offers tools for change, and speaks with groups about the human journey of life changes. Bill is trained and experienced in the processes of appreciative inquiry, conflict management, healthy congregations, and the journey of grief.   Dr. Peterson has served two churches as a settled pastor, two as a professional interim minister, and one as a pastoral counselor.  In his previous experience as a medical educator, Bill taught and coached physicians and nurses about the human side of medicine, and coached health care teams.  He has earned a doctorate in Professional Education, a Master of Divinity, and a Masters in Social Work, following Bachelors degrees in physics.  Bill enjoys travel and book collecting, and has written two books of poetry.