In a time when churches are closing doors and leaving pews empty, one Catholic parish is defying the trend. St. John the Evangelist Parish in St. John, Indiana, has become a thriving, growing faith community—not because of a clever program or a passing strategy, but because people are being formed into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and sent to live the Church’s mission.

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Fr. Sammie Maletta, JD, JLC, is the longtime pastor of St. John the Evangelist in St. John, Indiana. Drawing on more than 20 years of parish renewal experience, he shares practical leadership principles to help Catholic communities become disciples who make disciples. He has degrees in Canon Law and Civil Law.

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