Talking All Things Ministry So You Can Do Church Better
In this episode, Chris and John are joined by Rich Curran, Executive Director for the Parish Success Group, as we discuss the need to take care of ourselves and our colleagues as we continue our COVID-19 adventure.
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Do you have an idea? A vision? A way to do ministry differently? And you wonder, is your pastor supportive?
In this episode, Chris and John share a 4-step strategy to get your pastor’s support about how to move your ministry forward.
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In this episode, special guest, Katherine Angulo, shares what thriving ministry looks like and how we can prepare our young lay leaders and priests to be successful in ministry and to have longevity in their roles. Katherine is the Program Director for Thriving in Ministry Initiatives at the McGrath Institute at Notre Dame University.
She also shares about her experience leading the Bishop D’Arcy Program in Priestly Renewal and what our priests are experiencing in the 21st Century Church.
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Your staff and ministry organizational structure should be evaluated to make sure it matches the needs of your parish and allows you to achieve your ministry goals. In this episode, Chris and John explore some of the common traps or mistakes we fall into and share some ideas on how we might reconfigure our staff structure to allow for more effective ministry.
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Whether we know it or not, the culture of our parish and our parish staff determines our success or failure in our ministry. In this episode, John and Chris explore the importance of creating a healthy culture and some tips to enhance your collaboration with your colleagues.
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The Church Podcast goes down under or down under comes to the Church Podcast as Chris and John welcome Fr. Mike Delaney from Tasmania.
In this episode Chris, John, and Fr. Mike discuss the similarities and differences between the local church in the United States and Australia. What works in one parish might not work in yours, but that’s okay. Join Chris, John, and Fr. Mike as they look at which ones transcend the globe.
If you want to listen to his homilies check them out HERE and follow him on Twitter @Tasmadmonk
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Ministry in a rural setting is just different than ministering in a suburban or urban setting. In this episode, special guest Doug Tooke walks us through best practices on how to conduct ministry in small rural parishes and how they may differ than other settings.
As a bonus, we also talk about the upcoming movie, “Paul, Apostle of Christ,” opening in theaters March 23, 2018, as Doug serves on the marketing and communications team for the movie. You can find out more about the Paul movie at www.paulmovie.com.
Find out more about Doug at on Twitter @DougTooke1 and listen in to his amazing Renovo Podcast.
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As ministry leaders, how do we show the face of Christ to others? And, how do we turn people away from Christ? If we’re honest with ourselves, we have done both. We are called to build welcoming and inclusive communities, yet sometimes our actions suggest that our Church is exactly the opposite.
In this episode, John and Chris explore how judgment, either face-to-face or via social media, can be detrimental to bringing people Christ.
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The season of purple in the Catholic Church brings about an opportunity for transformation. People are primed to jump into the mystery of Lent and to challenge themselves in new ways to become closer to God and to make themselves better.
Join Chris Wesley and John Rinaldo as they delve into some creative ideas and best practices to bring the Lenten journey alive to those in your community.
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Do people feel welcome in your church? That is a question that all ministry leaders need to ask themselves. In this episode of The Church Podcast, Chris and John explore strategies for being intentional about developing a ministry of hospitality.
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