Do people feel welcome in your church? That is a question that all ministry leaders need to ask themselves. In this episode of The Church Podcast, Chris and John explore strategies for being intentional about developing a ministry of hospitality.

Volunteers are not just volunteers. How do we move them to think about their role more as a minister as opposed to just a volunteer? This requires a change in the way we think as disciples and our role in the Church.

Inspired by an email from one of our listeners, Chris Wesley and John Rinaldo delve more deeply into the role of volunteers in the Church.

Most people hate meetings. Meetings are often seen as a waste of time. But they are meant to be effective and efficient. Listen in as John and Chris talk about leading meetings well.

When it comes to hiring a new employee for your Church or organization, there are lots of things to think through. In this episode, Chris and John address the need to have an intentional process in place before you post a job opening.

Christmas is a time when many people come back to Church. As a ministry leader in your parish, what role should you play at Christmas? Should you be at every Mass on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Join John and Chris as they discuss the realities of being a church leader during Christmas.

To work in ministry, you have to want it. It can be painstakingly challenging as much as it is joyful. To stay on the joyful side requires a deep and personal connection with God. Join Chris and John as they share their own spiritual journey and how they’ve maintained that relationship.

The Church is clear. We have a responsibility to help and serve others. Social justice is not just a “nice thing to do” in the Church. It’s a way of life. In this episode, we discuss opportunities to be intentional about justice and service in our Church.

If there is one universal reality in the Catholic Church is that the relationship between and the parish and it’s school is choppy at best. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Join Chris and John as they break down different strategies to bridge that relationship.

In this episode of The Church Podcast Chris and John talk about the importance of thinking big picture when it comes to local church ministry. If a church staff doesn’t know the WHY behind what they are doing then they will struggle. When a church has a vision the people THRIVE.

In the third episode of The Church Podcast Chris and John discuss all things small groups. When your church embraces a small group model not only will people connect in community but lives will change for Christ.

Join them as they break down some of the basic principles and strategies to growing a small group program for kids, teens and adults in the local parish.