Talking All Things Ministry So You Can Do Church Better
In this episode, Chris and John explore the traps that lead to burn out in ministry and discuss strategies that help each of us stay healthy in our role as leader and minister in the Church.
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In this episode, John and Chris share how to nurture the shift in the mindset of apprentice-based formation and ministry away from a model of catechesis as a “depository of facts.”
Referenced in this episode is Episode #74 on the RCIA.
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Learning and growing is an essential part of being a leader. In this episode, Chris and John discuss multiple ideas to intentionally grow as a leader in the Church so as to raise your ministry to new levels.
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Volunteers are an essential aspect of Church ministry and require vision, clarity, and encouragement. In this episode, Chris and John explore how to best connect and manage your volunteers in your ministry, including scheduling regular One on One’s (1:1’s).
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One on One’s (1:1’s) are an important and effective tool for all ministry leaders who supervise staff in their parish or Diocese and should be a standard part of management. In this episode, Chris and John explore the best practices of 1:1’s, their purpose, their structure, and why we must make 1:1’s a priority in our ministry.
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Chris opens up and shares with John his experience of burnout in ministry and what he did to help him thrive in ministry. These tools can help each of us to thrive in ministry and avoid the danger of burn-out.
To watch the webinar he did on this topic for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, click here.
Chris also mentions the Monk Manual as a powerful tool for him. You can find out more here.
Here are the links to the books John mentioned that are challenging him to learn and grown in his ministry:
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What does the beginning of your ministry year look like? Are you frantic and stressed out? Are you calm and well planned out?
How you launch into the next season of your ministry in important and has long-term effects on your ministry. In this episode, John and Chris hash out some ideas to launching your ministry year on a positive note.
Inside the Mind of A Master Procrastinator Ted Talk, click HERE
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As a ministry leader in the Church, there are some good reasons to consider moving forward to get your graduate degree in theology or a related field. In this episode, John and Chris discuss their experience with graduate school, reasons to get a degree, and what to consider in deciding where to get your degree.
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The transition of a pastor can be a nerve-racking time for the parish community. Change is coming. It’s the unknown of what the future brings that causes the most anxiety. In this episode, Chris and John explore the realities of pastor transitions and what you and I can do to ease the transition for ourselves, the pastor, and the parish.
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Before firing a volunteer, there are steps that ministry leaders should take to help support that volunteer. Follow these steps and perhaps you’ll never have to fire a volunteer. But, if you have to fire a volunteer, there’s some guidance for that.
We’d also love to know who’s volunteers have the best stink face! You have to listen if you want to learn more.
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