The Church Podcast

The Church Podcast is for church leaders who are tired of business as usual and are looking for clear and practical strategies to build healthier parishes.

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Episode 46: Empowering Parental Disciples, Part 2

Posted September 11, 2018

In part 2, we delve more deeply into answering the question: how should our models of ministry change so that we are working with our parents more effectively?

In...

Episode 45: Empowering Parental Disciples, Part 1

Posted September 4, 2018

Parents matter when it comes to passing on the faith to children and youth. In part 1 of this series, Chris and John share personal stories of being...

Episode 44: Launching Into Your Ministry Year

Posted August 28, 2018

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...

Episode 43: Creating a Safe Environment at Your Parish

Posted August 21, 2018

One of the most important things we do as pastoral ministers is to create a safe and open environment for all parishioners, young and old, as they worship,...

Episode 42: To Cell or Not to Cell?

Posted August 14, 2018

Do we ban the use of cell phones in ministry? Or do we find a way to use them for formation and evangelization opportunities? In this episode, Chris...