The Heroic Pastor Movement

The Heroic Pastor Movement

More than 7 years ago when we started this movement, we called it the Amazing Parish program because we believed that was the key to bringing more people to Jesus in the world. And we still do. But the world has changed considerably since then, and if we were to...
Evangelizing Over the Holidays

Evangelizing Over the Holidays

Evangelizing Over the Holidays Thanksgiving and Christmas are a time when so many of us are with family members whom we don’t see often.  This might be less prevalent in the Covid Era, but it will be true nonetheless. And even if you are a priest or work in a parish,...
Taking a Team Approach to Christmas

Taking a Team Approach to Christmas

Taking a Team Approach to Christmas As you prepare for Christmas liturgies at your parsh, it might be a good time to put your commitment to teamwork to the test. What I mean is that during particularly busy times, and Christmas is certainly one of them for people who...
The Culture of an Amazing Parish

The Culture of an Amazing Parish

The Culture of an Amazing Parish When people use the word ‘culture’ as it pertains to organizations, it can mean a lot of things.  All too often, it is associated with cosmetic and surface-level artifacts like an organization’s furniture and office layout, or even...
A Case for Parish Consolidations

A Case for Parish Consolidations

A Case for Parish Consolidations In many dioceses throughout the United States, parishes are being consolidated or combined in groups of two, three and even four.  The rationale for doing this seems to be the desire to improve efficiencies and to better leverage our...