by Patrick Lencioni | Mar 6, 2018 | Point of View
Only the Pastor Can Take the First Step The journey toward becoming an amazing parish does not begin by reading a book or attending a conference or participating in a webinar. It does not happen with a group of people sitting around a table discussing the...
by Patrick Lencioni | Dec 19, 2017 | Point of View
A Simple Christmas Idea With less than a week to go before so many new people come to your parish for their annual or semi-annual visit, it’s not too late to think about taking a slightly different approach to this year’s homily. Now, I certainly understand how busy...
by Patrick Lencioni | Oct 12, 2017 | Point of View
The Courage of an American Pastor Being the pastor of a parish requires courage, but the nature of that courage is going to differ depending on where that parish is in the world. In many parts of the Middle East, Africa and Asia, courage is a stark matter of risking...
by Matthew Rudolph | Aug 30, 2017 | AP In the News
Management expert tells Catholic leaders they must be willing to get uncomfortable Patrick Lencioni explains the nuts, bolts and power of Christ-centered teamwork to pastoral center staff Written by Katie Scott | Catholic Sentinel | August 17, 2017 “Blessed are the...
by Alexandra Mattern | Jul 18, 2017 | AP In the News
The Convocation of Catholic Leaders Written by Cardinal Seán O’Malley | Cardinal Seán’s Blog | July 7, 2017 As the USCCB described it: “Over 5 years ago, the full body of bishops in the United States called for a ‘National Convocation’ that would ‘convene,...
