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,...

Leadership & Courage: Essentials for Every Pastor

Difficult conversations. Your temptation might be to avoid them altogether, and you’re not alone. We’ve surveyed pastors across the country and received feedback that “Having difficult conversations” is the most challenging of the 5 things that only a pastor can do....

The Things Only a Pastor Can Do

“Parishes that want to fulfill their potential as outposts of the Great Commission must have offices that ooze the love that comes from prayer, fellowship and wall-to-wall ministry. Is that your parish office?” – Pat Lencioni