St. Paul tells us “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” This is a command that we ought to be striving for both personally, and as a parish community. But what exactly does that...
At Amazing Parish, we talk a lot about culture—and for good reason. Culture isn’t just another buzzword. It’s the silent force that shapes how your parish prays, works, and lives out the Gospel. One of our favorite definitions sums it up perfectly: “Culture is...
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...