June 11, 2026

163| What Happens When Parish Leaders Gather Together

29 minutes

What happens when parish leaders step away from the daily pressures of ministry and gather together with other pastors, staff, and volunteers who understand the mission and the challenges of parish life?

In this episode of the Rebuilt Parish Podcast, Melissa Wilkinson sits down with Rebuilt’s own Colleen Droney to talk all things Rebuilt Conference 2027. Colleen shares behind-the-scenes insights from the 2025 conference, stories of parish transformation that happened after teams returned home, and why gathering together in person matters more than ever for parish renewal.

You’ll hear practical advice on who to bring from your parish, why traveling as a team can accelerate momentum, and how the Holy Spirit moved powerfully throughout the last conference. Whether you’re a pastor, staff member, volunteer leader, or parish council member, this conversation will help you begin praying and preparing now for what God may want to do in your parish next May.

Be sure to join the conference insiders list so you can be the first to hear speaker announcements, conference updates, and early bird pricing details. https://rebuiltconference.com/

Key Takeaways

Why in-person connection matters for parish leaders

How parishes are applying ideas from the 2025 conference

The breakout session that sparked a thriving young adult ministry

Why bringing a team creates momentum back home

How the Holy Spirit shaped the atmosphere of the conference

Why now is the time to budget and plan for conference attendance

What pastors and parish leaders can expect from Rebuilt Conference 2027

Timestamps

00:00 — Welcome and episode introduction

00:29 — Colleen’s role at Rebuilt and conference planning

02:52 — Why bringing the conference back mattered

03:59 — The most powerful moments from the 2025 conference

06:42 — Why parish leaders need in-person connection

08:56 — Real parish transformation after the conference

09:22 — The breakout session that sparked “20s on Tuesday”

13:16 — What first-time attendees can expect

15:19 — Letting the Holy Spirit lead the experience

16:24 — How many people should your parish bring?

17:17 — Why bringing a team accelerates momentum

19:27 — Why teams should come early for Sunday Mass

21:44 — Budgeting and planning for conference now

23:59 — Early bird pricing and insider updates

25:30 — Official conference dates and final invitation

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