In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals Podcast, Jon Konz discusses the transformation of parish culture, emphasizing the need for actionable steps and a clear vision. He outlines three key insights: understanding that culture is a reality, the necessity of shared vision for cultural change, and the importance of changing practices to influence culture. Jon encourages listeners to assess their parish's vision and mission statements and offers practical advice for fostering a more engaged and vibrant community.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

Transforming parish culture is essential for engaging parishioners.

Cultural change requires a clear understanding of the current reality.

Vision statements should be actionable and easily communicated.

Changing practices can lead to significant cultural shifts.

Engagement in ministry is about making disciples, not just running programs.

1% improvement daily can lead to substantial change over time.

Assessing your parish's vision is a critical first step.

Cultural change must be shared and led by the community.

Real conversations about faith can lead to deeper discipleship.

Hope exists within the parish community, waiting to be tapped into.

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It only takes one saint to start a blaze of the Holy Spirit, and we believe that you are the Saint the world needs for today. But, if you find your ministry efforts are being frustrated by personalities or habits in the parish that seem unchangeable, send an email to [email protected]. We’d love to talk with you about how a parish event or training can help you to transform your parish through your work.

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