About Dr. Kelly
Dr. Kelly Friesen, DMin | Neurodiversity & Neuroscience Coach & Consultant
Championing Neurodiversity, Empowering Purpose
Clarity for Life, Leadership, and Calling – Serving Individuals and Churches
Dr. Kelly Friesen is an ordained minister and certified neuroscience coach who inspires purpose and champions neurodiversity. Through dynamic coaching and leadership, Dr. Kelly empowers individuals and faith communities to thrive.
Website: www.kellyfriesen.ca
Bio
Dr. Kelly Friesen is a minister, theologian, coach, and consultant dedicated to helping people discover and fulfill their purpose. As a certified neuroscience coach, Dr. Kelly empowers individuals to overcome limitations and increase their impact through personal coaching and the Aligned with Purpose program.
A leading advocate for neurodiversity, Dr. Kelly promotes healthier approaches, equality, equity, and dignity for all neurotypes within the church through consulting, forthcoming books, and training resources. With over 20 years of church leadership experience — including roles as lead pastor and board member — Dr. Kelly has served tens of thousands of people, both neurotypical and neurodivergent, through inner healing, deliverance, spiritual guidance, and consulting.
Drawing from a fivefold ministry calling, Dr. Kelly equips individuals, churches, and leaders through coaching, consulting, and practical ministry training. Based in the Manitoba Prairies, Dr. Kelly offers services online. For more information, visit www.kellyfriesen.ca or contact [email protected].
Credentials & Affiliations
- Doctor of Ministry (DMin), CMM College of Theology
- Dissertation: Neurodiversity and the Church's Response
- Warrior for Justice Award
- Master of Theology (ThM), CMM College of Theology (NCCT)
- Ordained Minister of the Gospel (Reverend) – Christ's Mandate for Missions and Correll Missionary Ministries
- Certified Neuroscience Coach & Leader – OMI | CCE (ICF-recognized)
- Specializations: Neuro Relationships, Neuro Health, Neuro Education, Neuro Entrepreneurship, Neuro Spirituality
- Member of the Council of Issachar – CMM World Missions
- Presidential Member – American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
- Biblical Counseling & Spiritual Formation Member – American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
- Neurodivergent professional with over 20 years of experience helping bridge understanding between neurodivergent and neurotypical people, while supporting individuals as they understand and embrace their unique neurotype — whether they identify as neurodivergent, neurotypical, or are still exploring where they fit.
Professional Development & Additional Study
- The Inside of Autism — The Autistic Advocate and Happy Faces Prudhoe
- Critical Incident Stress Management: Emotional and Spiritual Care in Disasters — ICISF
- Critical Incident Stress Management: Spiritual & Psychological First Aid — ICISF
- Sharing Hope in Crisis — Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada Rapid Response Team
- Additional study in Psychology, Sociology, and Counselling – Briercrest College & Seminary
Website: www.kellyfriesen.ca
Email: [email protected]
Endorsements
Wisdom
“Kelly Friesen is gifted and skilled with wisdom in many areas. She has the ability to discern situations and people and help them grow in the potential for which they were destined. She is sensitive yet confident, honest and relevant. These traits are hard to find in one person. It is evident that her love for people is a driving force that is a powerfully amazing game changer for her clients.”
Trustworthy
“Kelly Friesen is amazing in her spiritual gifting and being right where the Lord wants her to be, even in a season of transition. She is always seeking to go higher in the love being poured through her from above. Kelly is sensitive, completely trustworthy and a superb listener. She always has those she is counseling or ministering to in her focus, to see them achieve their highest potential and fulfillment. She encapsulates sharp discernment and skill to see the solution, even when others may not see it “in the thick of things” going on in life. I highly recommend Kelly for whatever ails you. She will keep your best interest front and center, in love and absolute professionalism, leading to your breakthrough.”
Peace
“Kelly Friesen … You will be met with a caring smile and eyes that look far beyond the outward. An air of peace and calm, and a perceptive and loyal spirit will soon be evident as you continue to connect. That will be followed by a growing awareness that here is a woman who understands and lives in the assurance that she is a valued child of God and that she loves, believes in, and listens to the Holy Spirit in her life.”
Confidential
“I’ve had the privilege of witnessing Kelly’s gifts of encouragement in operation. Confidential and considerate are just some of the leadership qualities she consistently practices. I have referred and will continue to refer others to Kelly. I would highly recommend her services for any coaching, personal assistance or growth needed.”
Love
“I had the privilege of meeting Kelly while in graduate school. The first thing I took note of was her ability to bring truth with power and clarity. Kelly is rooted and grounded in love and makes Jesus the center of all she shares. It is refreshing in this time of instant gratification to find a woman of faith who has slowly simmered in God’s word. I often think of Kelly when I read the words of Psalm 62:1 “I stand silently to listen for the one I love, waiting as long as it takes” …. (TPT).”
Faith
“I spent two consecutive years with Kelly attending theology classes together and I found her to be a woman of faith, who is filled with hope and vision. Her conduct and her words edify those in her presence.”