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 answering the question:

How do I lead people? 

We’ll go over 5 themes that play out in a leader’s life. 

Leaders:

Ask questions

shepherd

Make heroes

Create Change

Develop influence

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

RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST

“Forming Intentional Disciples” by Sherry Weddell
www.CatholicMinistryProfessionals.com/resources

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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 it’s not in the budget? 

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

Luke 14:28

Matt 25: 14-30

John 15

RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST

www.CatholicMinistryProfessionals.com/resources 

www.ReviveParishes.com by the Augustine Institute

www.Flocknote.com  

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EPISODE NOTES

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 we get our parishioners more engaged? That’s right, today is all about communication.

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

RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST

Flocknote.com for text and email management
Canva.com for graphic design
“Start with Why” by Simon Sinek

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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 have meetings that get stuff done?

It’s time to have better meetings.

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

RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST

Pat Lencioni and the Amazing Parish Team. www.amazingparish.org

Book “Death By Meeting” by Pat Lencioni: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Meeting-Leadership-Solving-Business/dp/0787968056

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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 we work better as a parish team?

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

RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST

6 Types of working Genius *Jon’s Preference*

Strengths finder

Myers-Briggs

CatholicMinistryProfessionals.com/resources

Isaiah 43:19

I am about to do a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?

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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 more time in your day?

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

RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST

Fr. James Mallon “From Maintenance to Mission”

Philip and the ethiopian eunuch - Acts 8

Saul and Ananias - Acts 9

Peter and Cornelius - Acts 10

Pope Paul VI, in his 1975 apostolic exhortation, EVANGELII NUNTIANDI, laid it out clearly: “We wish to confirm once more that the task of evangelizing all people consti- tutes the essential mission of the Church.

Acts 20: 26-27 Therefore I declare to you this day that I am not responsible for the blood of any of you, for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God. 

CatholicMinistryProfessionals.com/resources - the only planner page you’ll ever need.

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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: Who cares if my office is messy?

It’s time to make space.

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RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST

Proverbs 24:30-31: I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of a man without sense; and behold, it was overgrown with thorns; the ground was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down.

Isaiah 43:19 - I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

Proverbs 24:27 - Prepare your work outside, get everything ready for you in the field; and after that build your house.

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In this episode we discuss what to do if your pastor is the main reason you have trouble getting things done in your ministry.

Spoiler alert, this episode is not about your pastor. The truth is that it’s not your pastor’s fault. You probably just need to have a few crucial conversations aimed at giving you freedom in your work.

In this episode, we’ll discuss tips for having important crucial conversations with your boss AND any other person you need to approach with an important discussion.

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The quickest way to lead in your parish is by telling parishioners where you’re going, and why. Human hearts long for the Good News of Jesus Christ, and if you can find a mission focused vision to share with them, they will be set on fire for the Kingdom and His Mission.

In this episode, Jon and Thai share practical advice that you can use today to begin steering your church’s culture.

Download the free Parish Culture Diagnostic and find out whether your culture problem is a clarity problem, an alignment problem, or something else — catholicministryprofessionals.com/culture

What is the #1 way to avoid burnout in your ministry? Make sure it is firmly founded in a deep interior life of prayer and communion with Jesus. In this episode, Jon and Thai discuss how to discern God’s will for your ministry.

Download the free Ministry Time Audit and reclaim time for discipleship — catholicministryprofessionals.com/timeaudit