Catholic Ministry Professionals

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 discussing Verbal Judo for Church Workers.

Specifically we’ll discuss some communication best practices that can help you to stay calm and peaceful, especially when you’re faced with a disgruntled parishioner. We’ll also give you our top 3 one-liners to help de-escalate those same conversations. 

Quick disclaimer. Verbal judo is an actual thing. We don’t own any rights to it, and we’re not really looking deeply into the things they teach. You can get their book though: Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion by George Thompson and Jerry Jenkins. 

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RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST
Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion by George Thompson and Jerry Jenkins

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 answering the question:

Am I over-spiritualizing my work?

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST
Abraham - Genesis 12
Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch - Acts 8:26-40
Peter walks on water - Matthew 14:22-33

RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST
Fr. Timothy Gallagher’s “The Discernment of Spirits
St. Ignatius’ “14 Rules of Discernment”

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 answering the question:

How do you get buy-in from the rest of the team?

Do you ever try to start a new thing -- an awesome thing -- but then nobody else is on board? 

If so, we’ve got 4 things that you can do to begin building buy-in from the rest of the team.

1. Start the conversation
2. Cast vision
3. Team meeting hack
4. Begin to work as though its already happening

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RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST

ChurchPop Article

Andy Stanley - “Communicating for a Change”

Catholic Ministry Professionals Free Assessment

The Ethel Mug

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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.

Every week on this podcast, you can expect practical advice to help you move Jesus’ mission forward in your parish.

With family time around the 4th of July celebrations, we'd like to invite you to pray a litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

In 1846, the US bishops declared Mary, under the title of the Immaculate Conception, to be patroness of the USA. As we celebrate, let’s turn to Mary to intercede for our great country as we seek to make disciples here.

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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 answering the question:

What if I have a small staff?

The answer?
— Double down on holiness
— Share your life of prayer and discernment of charisms
— Let them experience the need and call out the called

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RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST
Law of Diminishing Returns
Dale Carnegie - How to Win Friends and Influence People

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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 answering the question:

How do I avoid burnout?

The answer? By managing the three main causes. 
Lack of prayer
Professional Boundaries
Feeling like there’s no forward momentum

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST
1 Peter 5:8 

RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST
Fr. Josh Johnson - Ask Fr. Josh
St. Mark Ji Tianxiang
Meditation and Contemplation by Fr. Timothy Gallagher

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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 answering the question:

How do I build a better relationship with my pastor?

We’ll discuss 3 ways you can build a better relationship with your pastor starting today. 

1) Have a clear vision statement to frame your discussions.
2) Request a regular 1-on-1 standing meeting (and bring value to that meeting).
3) Pray and fast for him.

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Send us a message at [email protected] or by visiting CatholicMinistryProfessionals.com. 

RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST

The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane

The Only Planner sheet you’ll ever need

How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie

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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 answering the question: How do you make up for where you lack? 

What do you do when you encounter gaps between where your leadership is and where it should be? You have to make a choice: either become the solution, or delegate the solution to someone else. Of course, the answer is more nuanced than that, so listen to the latest episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals Podcast on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts. 

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST

2 Corinthians 12

RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST

Spiritual Gifts Inventory by the Catherine of Sienna Institute

Every Knee Shall Bow Podcast

6 Types of Working Genius by Pat Lencioni

Fiverr.com 

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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 answering the question:

How do I lead myself? 

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST

Isaiah 43:19

RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST

Myers-Briggs
Strengths Finder
Spiritual Gifts Inventory by Catherine of Sienna Institute
6 types of working Genius by Pat Lencioni
16 Personalities
DiSC Assessment
Enneagram Test

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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 answering the question:

Is holiness enough? 

Visit CatholicMinistryProfessionals.com and click on “Send a message” to get in touch with Jon and Thai.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST

Isaiah 43:19

John 15

RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST

Habits for Holiness:Small Steps for Big Spiritual Progress - Fr. Mark-Mary Ames

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