Talking All Things Ministry So You Can Do Church Better
When it comes to hiring a new employee for your Church or organization, there are lots of things to think through. In this episode, Chris and John address the need to have an intentional process in place before you post a job opening.
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Christmas is a time when many people come back to Church. As a ministry leader in your parish, what role should you play at Christmas? Should you be at every Mass on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Join John and Chris as they discuss the realities of being a church leader during Christmas.
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To work in ministry, you have to want it. It can be painstakingly challenging as much as it is joyful. To stay on the joyful side requires a deep and personal connection with God. Join Chris and John as they share their own spiritual journey and how they’ve maintained that relationship.
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The Church is clear. We have a responsibility to help and serve others. Social justice is not just a “nice thing to do” in the Church. It’s a way of life. In this episode, we discuss opportunities to be intentional about justice and service in our Church.
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If there is one universal reality in the Catholic Church is that the relationship between and the parish and it’s school is choppy at best. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Join Chris and John as they break down different strategies to bridge that relationship.
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In this episode of The Church Podcast Chris and John talk about the importance of thinking big picture when it comes to local church ministry. If a church staff doesn’t know the WHY behind what they are doing then they will struggle. When a church has a vision the people THRIVE.
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In the third episode of The Church Podcast Chris and John discuss all things small groups. When your church embraces a small group model not only will people connect in community but lives will change for Christ.
Join them as they break down some of the basic principles and strategies to growing a small group program for kids, teens and adults in the local parish.
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In this second episode John and Chris discuss one of the most important assets of the local church…volunteers. Most of us know that we can’t reach others without volunteers, the question becomes, “How do we get them?”
John and Chris share their experience and different methods and strategies they’ve used to recruit, train and invest in a dynamic team of volunteers.
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What would you do if you could start over? In the first episode of the Church Podcast, co host Chris Wesley shares what he has learned in his new parish. Together him and John look at which principles and practices from Church of the Nativity (Chris’ previous parish) work and which ones needed tweaking. For more on Chris’ story check out his book Rebuilding Youth Ministry.
To learn more about Chris and John are doing check out their sites:
Chris Wesley – Marathon Youth Ministry
John Rinaldo – JohnRinaldo.com
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Welcome to the Church Podcast hosted by Christopher Wesley and John Rinaldo. We are so excited that you have decided to join the journey as we look at best practices for local churches.
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