As I reflect on what God is doing, I’m both excited to see what God has in store for the Church and admittedly a little uncertain of how prepared we are to respond. I am afraid that leaders throughout the Church will look at this new “silent revival” and stop to say “look what we did for God” rather than “look what God did for us.”
Here’s a leadership decision that could have a tremendous impact on your parish: Pay for every member of your staff to...
Michael Jordan might not be Catholic (at least not yet), but he offers a powerful analogy for every Catholic pastor....
Discipleship can be one of those words that is difficult to define. Many people in the Church today are talking about...
St. Paul tells us “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God...
"Once we become free, our wounds become a source of healing for others." - Dr. Bob Schuchts Join this powerful conversation for leaders like you in the Amazing Parish Movement. Hosted by Pat Lencioni, Bob Schuchts, and Sister Miriam James, SOLT of the John Paul...
Pastors Need Teams It’s not debatable. And yet, it’s not accepted by all pastors, which leads to unnecessary suffering for parishioners, Church employees, and pastors themselves. So let’s take a quick look at the reasons why a pastor must have a real, trusted team...
You might have caught our recent webinar - The Simple Discipline of Evangelization with Pat Lencioni and Fr. Michael Fye. If you haven’t gotten around to watching it yet, it’s a valuable use of an hour for you, your parish staff, and any teams you lead within the...
Here’s the heart of the message: We complicate evangelization but it’s really about person to person sharing of Jesus You don’t need a Master’s Degree or special training to evangelize, all you need is genuine care and the courage to ask: “What’s going on in your life...
As you prepare for a new year of ministry in your parish, you’re probably thinking about recruiting new volunteers or staff and training them for their responsibilities. You might be struggling to find the right person for a role or wondering how to raise the...
It’s that time of year. School is getting out, vacations are around the corner, and the flow of parish life is changing. You and your staff might be a bit worn out after Lent, Easter and First Communions. This is a great time to ask yourself: what can I do to boost...
It’s been said that what we know matters but who we are matters more. We’ve all experienced the increased trust and connection that is created when someone has been open and honest with us about their joys and struggles in life. Especially if that person was some kind...
Happy Easter! Christ is risen and we pray that you and your parish community are experiencing the joy of the season. If you’re like most parish leaders, you spent countless hours over the past few weeks preparing for Holy Week and the Triduum. At this point, you might...
Do you worry about disappointing people in your parish with your decisions and actions? Often, church leaders want to be sure that their community knows how much they are loved and cared for. The idea of making someone uncomfortable by saying “no”, giving difficult...
When you drive up to the parish office and walk inside, what responsibilities are on your mind? For many parish leaders, it’s their overflowing email inbox, the projects they didn’t finish last week, or the latest fires that have popped up to be put out. It’s normal...