In this episode, Chris and John explore the traps that lead to burn out in ministry and discuss strategies that help each of us stay healthy in our role as leader and minister in the Church.

In this episode, we continue the conversation regarding Restored Order in the Church from a theological perspective. Chris and John are joined by Nick Wagner, who is the co-founder of Team RCIA. Together, we walk through the history of the sacraments and discuss how they came to be in the order that they currently in most of the western Church.

Nick lays out an argument as to why restored order of the sacraments is the way to go and discuss practical steps that leaders in the CHurch can take whether they are a restored order parish or not.

You can find out more about Nick Wagner and his ministry by visiting www.TeamRCIA.com.

Restored order of the Sacraments of Initiation continues to be a topic of discussion in many parishes and dioceses. But is it the solution to “The Confirmation Problem”?

In this episode, John and Chris discuss what the problem is, why restored order may or may not be the solution, and how leaders in ministry can address the problem in their own church.

In this episode, we refer to a previous episode we did on Confirmation, as well as an episode on empowering parents.

Committee meetings with volunteers are practically a necessity in ministry, but can be frustrating and ineffective when not well managed. In this episode, Chris and John discuss the best practices for managing a volunteer committee in your parish so that they are effective and life-giving for you and your team.

In this episode we refer back to an episode on Leading Meetings Well.

If you are going to build a healthy and sustainable ministry you will face some challenges. How you overcome them depends on your mindset and willingness to work as a team. In the final installment of this podcast series Chris and John talk about the best way to overcome the obstacles that get in the way of creating a holistic and intentional ministry.

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.