Catholic Ministry Professionals

In this episode we share our conversation with Brian Stai, Coordinator of Campus Ministries at Bishop O’Gorman Catholic School. Brian shares how they get 90 kids to show up monthly to weekend ministry events and shares tips to build impactful ministry opportunities.

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In this episode we share 3 key takeaways from the top 10 leadership books.

The Books:

"Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek

"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey

"Leadership and Self-Deception" by The Arbinger Institute

"Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" by Daniel H. Pink

"Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman

"Good to Great" by Jim Collins

"Primal Leadership" by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKee

"Start with Why" by Simon Sinek

"Leadership in War" by Andrew Roberts:

"Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck:

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In this episode we share four NEW roles that could transform parish ministry in the 21st Century.

Chief Operations Office
Relationships Manger
Outreach Coordinator
Virtual Assistant

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In this episode we discuss three things that God is calling you to do when you’re frustrated with your parish.

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If you want to transform your parish through your work, but you’re not sure where to start, Download the free parish health assessment at Catholicministryprofessionals.com/freeassessment. It only takes about 5 minutes to fill out and afterward you will have a color coded picture of your parish’s health that you can then use to fuel better conversations, prioritize better work, and become a better leader.  

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In this episode we discuss three ways that you can engage your parishioners on a deeper level without breaking the budget or burning yourself out.

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If you want to transform your parish through your work, but you’re not sure where to start, Download the free parish health assessment at Catholicministryprofessionals.com/freeassessment. It only takes about 5 minutes to fill out and afterward you will have a color coded picture of your parish’s health that you can then use to fuel better conversations, prioritize better work, and become a better leader.  

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In this episode we share our conversation with Brian Miller, Director of Evangelization and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, and host of the Go And Make Podcast. We discuss his journey to becoming a Catholic ministry professional, his favorite ministry resources, and more.

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If you want to transform your parish through your work, but you’re not sure where to start, Download the free parish health assessment at Catholicministryprofessionals.com/freeassessment. It only takes about 5 minutes to fill out and afterward you will have a color coded picture of your parish’s health that you can then use to fuel better conversations, prioritize better work, and become a better leader.  

To request a free consultation or send feedback email us at [email protected].

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If you work for the Catholic church and want to avoid burnout, overcome team dysfunctions, and put more souls in the pews, we’re here to help.  

In this episode we share our conversation with Fred Shellabarger. We discuss his journey from protestant pastor to Catholic ministry professional, the need for a strong discernment of charisms at the parish level,  his favorite ministry resources, and more.

If you want to transform your parish through your work, but you’re not sure where to start, Download the free parish health assessment at Catholicministryprofessionals.com/freeassessment. It only takes about 5 minutes to fill out and afterward you will have a color coded picture of your parish’s health that you can then use to fuel better conversations, prioritize better work, and become a better leader.  

To request a free consultation or send feedback email us at [email protected].

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In this episode we share our conversation with Fr. Scott Traynor, the Director for Lay and Clergy Formation in the Diocese of Sioux Falls. We discuss how diocesan staff are following the Bishop’s vision and leading clergy through a significant pastoral restructure.

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If you work for the Catholic church and want to avoid burnout, overcome team dysfunctions, and put more souls in the pews, we’re here to help.  

Today we’re sharing our conversation with Dr. Chris Burgwald, Director of Adult Discipleship and Evangelization.

If you want to transform your parish through your work, but you’re not sure where to start, Download the free parish health assessment at Catholicministryprofessionals.com/freeassessment. It only takes about 5 minutes to fill out and afterward you will have a color coded picture of your parish’s health that you can then use to fuel better conversations, prioritize better work, and become a better leader.  

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Dr. Burgwald’s favorite ministry resources: 
Frameworks to think intentionally about offerings and how to move people to the next step.
Pat Lencioni--the table group, the amazing parish
Cal Newport - Slow Productivity Book
Pathway of Discipleship 

Connect with Dr. Burgwald:
sfcatholic.org
[email protected]

If you work for the Catholic Church and want to avoid burnout, overcome team dysfunctions, and put more souls in the pews, we’re here to help.  

In this episode we discuss how to use hospitality and formation ministries to drive engagement at your parish. 

If you want to transform your parish through your work, but you’re not sure where to start, Download the free parish health assessment at Catholicministryprofessionals.com/freeassessment. It only takes about 5 minutes to fill out and afterward you will have a color coded picture of your parish’s health that you can then use to fuel better conversations, prioritize better work, and become a better leader.  

Email us at [email protected] to share feedback or request a free consultation.

Listen to the latest episode on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM.