When it comes to crafting the ministry your parish needs requires a plan. That plan should help you determine what’s necessary to reach and achieve the vision. In this episode, Chris and John talk about the right questions to ask and the best moves to make to create an intentional and holistic ministry.

When we don’t have a grasp of the bigger picture we tend to build ministries that are one dimensional and don’t reach the people in our mission field. In this episode, Chris and John discuss the initial steps to creating a ministry that is holistic with the ability to reach more people and bring them closer to Christ.

Whether we know it or not, the culture of our parish and our parish staff determines our success or failure in our ministry. In this episode, John and Chris explore the importance of creating a healthy culture and some tips to enhance your collaboration with your colleagues.

In this episode, Chris and John explore the question of whether we should shut down our parish ministry during the summer. They explore some of the reasons why keeping your ministry going during the summer can be a powerful tool for evangelization.

In this episode, we refer to Episode 32: Take a Vacation

Many of us can remember a time in ministry where our leader shared a movie clip or a song and tied it to the message of the Gospel. They stand out as powerful moments that many of us remember decades later.

In this episode, John and Chris discuss how influential the use of movie clips and songs can be in ministry when used well.

In this episode, Chris and John explore the decline of priest vocations and Catholic marriages and attempt to understand some of the reasons for the decline. They explore three reasons that explain the decline and share some ideas of how to address it.

One resource that was shared was the following book: Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person

In this episode, John and Chris share how to nurture the shift in mindset of apprentice based formation and ministry away from a model of catechesis as a “depository of facts.”

Referenced in this episode is Episode #74 on the RCIA.

Learning and growing is an essential part of being a leader. In this episode, Chris and John discuss multiple ideas to intentionally grow as a leader in the Church so as to raise your ministry to new levels.

Social media has changed over the years and it’s not what it was 5 years ago. This requires us to change and adapt how we use social media in ministry. In this episode, John and Chris share their experience with social media and talk about the pros and cons of using it.

For more information, visit some past episode we have recorded on the topic of social media:

Episode 18: Judgment, Social Media, and Christ

Episode 14: Effective Use of Social Media in Ministry

Episode 13: Effective Use of Your Ministry Website and Email Marketing

Volunteers are an essential aspect of Church ministry and require vision, clarity, and encouragement. In this episode, Chris and John explore how to best connect and manage your volunteers in your ministry, including scheduling regular One on One’s (1:1’s).