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What does it look like when a parish moves from vision to action?
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Fr. Gregory Reichlen to unpack the story behind St. John the Apostle’s recent capital campaign. Just days after their commitment weekend, Fr. Greg shares how years of intentional culture change, rooted in mission and stewardship, led to a moment of extraordinary provision.
What makes this conversation so powerful is that it’s not just about fundraising. It’s about building a parish where people encounter Christ, grow in community, and step forward in generosity as a response to discipleship.
If your parish is thinking about a capital campaign or simply trying to grow in mission, this episode offers both practical steps and real encouragement.
If you’re looking for a practical next step in building a culture of generosity in your parish, download Raising Givers: 6 People Who Can Help from Church Money and start identifying the key people who can move your mission forward:
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00:00 Introduction
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What happens when someone truly discovers who they are in Christ?
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Johnnette Williams of Women of Grace for a conversation filled with joy, honesty, and deep spiritual wisdom. Alongside Tom Corcoran, they reflect on Johnnette’s powerful story of conversion, the heart behind her ministry, and what she’s learned from walking with thousands of women over the years.
From healing and identity to the unique role women play in the life of a parish, this episode offers both encouragement and practical insight for parish leaders seeking to build a culture where people can truly be transformed.
If you’re looking for a practical next step in building a culture of generosity in your parish, download Raising Givers: 6 People Who Can Help from Church Money and start identifying the key people who can move your mission forward: https://download.rebuiltparish.com/raisinggivers
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What if a capital campaign was not just about raising money but raising faith?
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Daniel Miller, Director of Next Gen at Church of the Nativity, to reflect on the heart behind the Wonder Campaign. This is an 18 million dollar effort rooted not just in facilities, but in forming the next generation of disciples.
Daniel shares how the campaign began, the spiritual vision driving it, and the real challenges they have faced along the way. From donor conversations to parish wide storytelling, you will hear how Nativity approached this as a faith movement first and a financial goal second.
Even if your parish is not planning a campaign, this conversation offers a clear framework for leading with vision, inviting generosity as worship, and trusting God in the unknown.
If you’re looking for a practical next step in building a culture of generosity in your parish, download Raising Givers: 6 People Who Can Help from Church Money and start identifying the key people who can move your mission forward: https://download.rebuiltparish.com/raisinggivers
And if you’d like to learn more about how the Wonder Campaign is unfolding at Church of the Nativity, you can explore the vision and progress here: https://www.churchnativity.com/wonder/
If you do not feel ready, you are not alone. As Daniel shares, throughout Scripture, God rarely calls the ready. He calls the willing. This episode is a reminder that when the vision is clear and rooted in faith, God provides what is needed to move forward.
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What does parish renewal really look like when you’re living it day by day?
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Fr. James Mallon, founder of Divine Renovation, alongside Tom Corcoran. Together, they reflect on their shared history, the early days of parish renewal, and the sense of being “kindred spirits” in a mission to help the Church rediscover evangelization.
But this conversation goes deeper than theory. Fr. James shares what it’s been like returning to parish life after years of leading a global ministry. From walking into a struggling parish to witnessing signs of new life, he offers a candid and hope-filled look at what renewal actually requires. It’s not quick. It’s not easy. But it is worth it.
For more information on Divine Renovation visit their website: https://www.divinerenovation.org/
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There’s no quick fix for renewal. But there is a path.
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What does real parish transformation actually look like and how does it begin?
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Maria Pulitano, Head of Parish Transformation at Rebuilt, to unpack what happens when a parish becomes truly mission-focused. Drawing from her experience walking alongside pastors and teams across the country, Maria shares how coaching helps parishes move from maintenance into momentum, not by copying another model, but by becoming the best version of who they are called to be.
You’ll hear how culture begins to shift, how leaders are supported in real time, and why small steps can lead to lasting change. If you’ve ever wondered whether transformation is possible in your parish, this conversation offers both clarity and encouragement for the next step.
00:00 – Introduction to Maria and Parish Transformation
What could be possible in your parish if you took one intentional step forward?
If you’re beginning to ask that question, you’re not alone. Start by gathering a few leaders, naming what you hope for, and exploring what’s next. You can also learn more about coaching and connect with our team in the show notes.
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What does it look like when a parish begins to move from maintenance to momentum?
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Fr. Paul MacNeil of St. Alexander Parish in Fonthill, Ontario, to reflect on what happened when he stepped into a parish facing financial strain, low attendance, and limited engagement. Rather than settling into maintenance mode, Fr. Paul leaned into coaching and began making intentional changes that created real momentum.
From opening doors and improving hospitality to building a leadership team, launching small groups, and aligning the parish around a clearer vision, Fr. Paul shares how St. Alexander has grown from fewer than 250 people on a weekend to around 650 today. This conversation offers practical insight and encouragement for any pastor or parish leader who is ready to see their parish move forward with clarity and purpose.
If this conversation resonated with you, Fr. Paul shares even more of the story in his Under the Hood blog series—an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the decisions, challenges, and breakthroughs that helped build momentum at St. Alexander. https://substack.com/@frpaulmacneil/p-190929046
If you’re a pastor or parish leader looking to build momentum in your parish, reach out to our team to see if coaching is the right fit for you: [email protected] or [email protected]
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What actually changes when a parish moves from trying different ideas… to truly aligning everything around mission?
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Gail Rayos, who has experienced parish renewal from both sides. After years serving as a pastoral associate at St. Mary Magdalen in Florida, Gail walked through Rebuilt coaching with her parish. Now, she’s helping other parishes do the same as a coach.
This conversation is filled with practical insight and honest reflection. Gail shares the hesitation many parishes feel before coaching, the moment things began to shift, and how a renewed commitment to small groups and leadership transformed their parish culture. More than anything, she offers encouragement that renewal doesn’t mean starting from scratch. It means reconnecting what’s already there and moving forward with clarity.
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If this conversation resonated with you, share it with a pastor or team member who is carrying the weight of parish leadership. You are not alone, and renewal is possible.
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What does parish renewal actually look like when it moves from ideas into real parish life? In this special replay from the 2025 Rebuilt Conference, Melissa Wilkinson sits down with a panel of parish leaders who have spent years putting the Rebuilt model into practice. Together, they share honest stories from the field, including what their parishes were facing before coaching, the hesitations and resistance they encountered, and the progress they have seen through faithful, intentional leadership.
You will hear from leaders serving in very different parish contexts, from multicultural communities to collaborative parishes to growing suburban churches. What ties their stories together is not a perfect formula, but a willingness to take the next step. They talk about leadership, weekend experience, communication, small groups, resistance to change, and the importance of staying focused on mission.
This conversation is encouraging for any pastor or parish staff member who knows renewal is needed but is unsure where to begin. If your parish feels stuck, overwhelmed, or hesitant to make a change, this episode offers both practical wisdom and real hope.
If you have ever wondered whether renewal could really happen in your parish, this conversation offers a grounded and hopeful answer. These leaders share what changed when they stopped trying to do everything at once and instead took faithful steps forward with vision, courage, and support.
Want to see what parish renewal can look like in real life? Listen in and consider what one next step God may be inviting your parish to take.
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What happens when prayer stops being something we “fit in,” and becomes the place we start? In this conversation, Fr. John Riccardo (Acts XXIX) joins Melissa Wilkinson and Tom Corcoran to talk about the renewal God wants to do in parishes, leaders, and teams, beginning with surrender and a restored dependence on the Holy Spirit.
Fr. John shares his unexpected call to priesthood, the “call within a call” that led to Acts XXIX, and why so many parish teams stay stuck in maintenance: fear of failure, fear of risk, and a functional way of doing ministry that forgets we’re meant to live as family. Along the way, you’ll hear practical, concrete ways to bring prayer into the center of parish leadership, build true communion among teams, and reclaim the mindset of the early Church- because Acts didn’t end at chapter 28.
How is your parish intentionally reaching those beyond your walls, and what might God be inviting you to do next? Download our Grow Wider Self-Evaluation to find out and take your next faithful step forward.
Grow Wider Self Evaluation: https://download.rebuiltparish.com/widerevaluation
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Every parish wants to reach more people, but where do you begin? In this episode of the Rebuilt Parish Podcast, Melissa Wilkinson sits down with Fr. John Sullivan, pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish in Chatham, Massachusetts, to talk about how defining a clear target audience can transform the way a parish approaches ministry.
You may have heard of “Timonium Tim,” the persona developed at Church of the Nativity to help guide evangelization efforts. Fr. John shares how he adapted that concept for his own parish and created “Chatham Chuck,” a simple way to keep the mission of evangelization front and center in parish life.
Throughout the conversation, Fr. John explains how understanding the people in the pews shaped his preaching, hospitality, and leadership decisions. He also offers practical encouragement for parish leaders who feel discouraged by slow progress, reminding us that renewal in the Church is often a long and faithful work.
Want to know if your parish is ready to reach more people? Take a few minutes to reflect on where your parish stands with this free Grow Wider Self Evaluation.
00:00 Introduction
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