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Summary

In this episode, Tom discusses the importance of ministry and the need for volunteer ministers in the church. He introduces the ABCDE system for volunteer ministry, which includes attracting, building up, connecting, developing, and evaluating volunteers. 

Tom emphasizes the importance of painting a vision for volunteers and creating a structured infrastructure for ministry. He shares strategies for attracting new volunteers, such as prayer campaigns and asking for referrals. Tom also discusses the role of leaders in the ministry system and the importance of developing and empowering them. He concludes by mentioning the Rebuilt resources available for parishes to ramp up their volunteer ministries.

Takeaways

• Ministry is the lifeblood of the church and volunteer ministers are essential for accomplishing the church's goals.
• The ABCDE system (attract, build up, connect, develop, evaluate) provides a structured framework for volunteer ministry.
• Attracting volunteers involves painting a vision for them and highlighting the impact and significance of serving.
• Strategies for attracting new volunteers include prayer campaigns, asking for referrals, and creating a ministry push weekend.
• Sustaining and growing volunteers involves consistently pouring vision into them, recognizing their impact, and creating a welcoming and empowering environment.
• Measurement and metrics are important for evaluating the progress of volunteer ministry and ensuring volunteers feel valued.
• Leaders play a crucial role in the ministry system and should be identified and developed to empower and support volunteers.
• Rebuilt offers resources such as the Every Member a Minister course, workshops on recruiting volunteer ministers, and a ministry evaluation guide.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Importance of Ministry

03:08 Strategies for Attracting New Volunteers

09:18 Sustaining and Growing Volunteers

14:29 Measurement and Metrics in Volunteer Ministry

16:42 The Role of Leaders in the Ministry System

26:11 Rebuilt Resources for Volunteer Ministry

 

Keywords: 

ministry, volunteer ministers, ABCDE system, attracting volunteers, building up volunteers, connecting volunteers, developing volunteers, evaluating volunteers, leaders, Rebuilt resources

 

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Summary

In this conversation, Melissa interviews Brandon about the importance of metrics and measurements in parish leadership. They discuss the key metrics that parishes should focus on, such as attendance, giving, small group activity, serving, sacraments, and engagement. 

 

Brandon emphasizes the need for accurate data and setting measurable goals. He also shares the tools and methods they use to collect and analyze data, including manual head counts, church management systems like Ministry Platform, and free tools like Church Metrics. 

 

Brandon explains how they use metrics to make informed decisions and communicate with the parish community, highlighting wins and sharing stories of life change. He also discusses the impact of tracking discipleship steps and cross-step promotion in their parish. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of measuring progress and using data to drive discipleship and ministry.

 

Brandon also  shares how he takes discipleship metrics and uses them to drive ministry and make an impact in the parish. He gives an example of how they targeted dads of kids in their Quest program and invited them to join a men's small group. This resulted in about 50 dads joining small groups and meeting while their kids were in religious education. Brandon emphasizes the importance of aligning metrics with the mission and vision of the parish and how metrics can inspire new ideas and drive discipleship growth. He also discusses the balance between quantitative and qualitative metrics and the value of telling stories of life change.

Takeaways

• Metrics and measurements are important in parish leadership to track progress and determine success.
• Key metrics to focus on include attendance, giving, small group activity, serving, sacraments, and engagement.
• Accurate data is crucial for making informed decisions and setting measurable goals.
• Tools like church management systems and free tools like Church Metrics can be used to collect and analyze data.
• Metrics can be used to communicate wins and stories of life change to the parish community.
• Tracking discipleship steps and promoting cross-step engagement can lead to increased involvement and deeper discipleship.
• Metrics can be used to drive ministry and make an impact in the parish.
• Targeted outreach based on metrics can lead to increased engagement and discipleship.
• Metrics should align with the mission and vision of the parish.
• Balancing quantitative and qualitative metrics can provide a more comprehensive understanding of parish life.
• Telling stories of life change can inspire and engage parishioners.

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Summary

In this conversation, Daniel Miller discusses the importance of exceptional programs for kids and students in growing wider as a parish. He shares his personal journey and the impact that a great youth ministry had on his life. 

 

Daniel emphasizes the need for intentional growth in younger generations and the role they play in revitalizing the church. He highlights the key components of exceptional programs, including the central focus on relationships, serving the generation below, sacramental vitality, and having a clear plan. 

 

Daniel also discusses effective strategies for engaging children and youth, such as starting with tasks and gradually giving them responsibilities. He emphasizes the importance of vision, casting that vision to parishioners, and the challenges and opportunities for growth and innovation in next-gen ministries.

Takeaways

Exceptional programs for kids and students are vital for growing wider as a parish.

The central focus of these programs should be on building relationships.

Serving the generation below and sacramental vitality are key components of exceptional programs.

Having a clear plan and adapting to the needs of the next generation are important for success.

Engaging children and youth requires starting with tasks and gradually giving them responsibilities.

Casting a vision and involving parishioners in the process is crucial for growth and innovation in next-gen ministries.

 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Daniel's Journey

02:14 - The Importance of Exceptional Programs for Growing Wider

08:18 - Key Components of Exceptional Programs

14:30 - Assessing the Needs of Children in the Community

27:08 - Contributing to Belonging and Community

29:37 - Challenges and Opportunities for Growth and Innovation

38:22 - The Evolving Landscape of Kids and Students Programs

44:45 - Remote Resources for Learning and Growth

47:33 - Conclusion and Gratitude

 

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Summary

Father Charlie Garza shares his experience of growing a welcoming parish community at St. Albert the Great in Austin, Texas. The parish is multicultural, with people from over 60 countries. 

 

Before focusing on parish renewal, the weekly mass attendance was around 2,500. However, through intentional efforts to create a welcoming environment, the attendance has almost doubled, with Spanish-speaking attendance at 222% above pre-COVID levels and English-speaking attendance at 7% above pre-COVID levels. 

 

Father Charlie shares his experience in building a welcoming culture at St. Albert the Great. He discusses the challenges faced, such as pushback from older generations who felt left out when the focus shifted to young adults. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the pain points of parishioners and addressing them. 

 

Father  Charlie advises other multicultural parishes to identify the big events for each culture and tailor their strategies accordingly. He also encourages parishes to learn the principles of successful growth but adapt them to their own circumstances. Father. Charlie shares his vision for St. Albert the Great, including hosting large events and providing training for hospitality teams.

Takeaways

• Creating a welcoming parish community begins with a mindset shift and a positive attitude towards newcomers.
• Leadership plays a crucial role in setting the tone for hospitality and welcoming.
• The entire parish community, including volunteers and regular attendees, must actively participate in creating a welcoming environment.
• Hospitality should be extended from the parking lot to the pews, with a focus on making newcomers feel welcome and included.
• Initiatives such as welcome tables, connection cards, welcome emails, and personalized phone calls can help newcomers feel connected and informed.
• Retreats can be a powerful tool for engaging newcomers and transitioning them into discipleship. Building a welcoming culture requires understanding and addressing the pain points of parishioners.
• Multicultural parishes should identify the big events for each culture and tailor their strategies accordingly.
• Learn the principles of successful growth but adapt them to your own parish's circumstances.
• Don't be afraid to fail and learn from failures.
• Celebrate wins and reinforce positive behaviors to build confidence.
• Have a vision for big events and invest time and energy in planning for them.
• Provide training for hospitality teams to ensure welcoming practices.
• Perseverance is key in achieving success in parish growth.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Parish Background

02:19 - Impressive Growth in Attendance

06:16 - Extending Hospitality from Parking Lot to Pews

09:43 - Engaging the Entire Parish Community in Welcoming

14:42 - Initiatives and Practices for Enhancing a Culture of Welcome

23:19 - Building a Welcoming Culture: Addressing Pain Points and Challenges

28:23 - Tailoring Strategies for Multicultural Parishes

34:05 - Adapting Principles for Successful Growth

36:15 - Embracing Failure and Learning from It

41:00 - Vision for Big Events and Planning

42:48 - Training for Welcoming Hospitality Teams

45:09 - Perseverance in Parish Growth

 

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Summary

In this conversation, Allie Wade, the Connections Coordinator at Nativity, shares insights on growing wider and building a welcoming culture in a parish. She emphasizes the importance of identifying the target audience and looking outside the church walls to reach newcomers. 

Allie discusses effective strategies for reaching different groups within the community and highlights the power of personal invitations from parishioners. She also explains the invest and invite approach, which focuses on building relationships and making genuine connections. 

Allie emphasizes the need for a structured plan for welcoming and integrating newcomers, as well as the importance of creating a culture of hospitality and care. She encourages parishes to learn from successful churches and conferences, and to tailor these strategies to fit their own community.

 

Takeaways

Identify the target audience by looking outside the church walls and studying the community.

Personal invitations from parishioners are powerful in attracting newcomers.

Invest and invite approach focuses on building relationships and making genuine connections.

Having a structured plan for welcoming and integrating newcomers is essential.

Creating a culture of hospitality and care is crucial for growth.

Learn from successful churches and conferences, and tailor strategies to fit your own community.

 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

02:19 - Identifying the Target Audience

06:25 - The Power of Personal Invitations

08:07 - The Invest and Invite Approach

11:27 - Creating a Structured Plan for Newcomer Engagement

13:13 - Building a Culture of Hospitality and Care

25:30 - Challenges and Encouragement

33:22 - Conclusion

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Summary

In this conversation, Ed discusses the importance of the Grow Wider anchor in the Rebuilt Framework. 

 

He emphasizes the need to build a culture that welcomes people and shares the burden of reaching out to the unchurched. Ed highlights the key elements of the Grow Wider anchor, including identifying the target audience, implementing an invest and invite strategy, creating a compelling digital presence, and providing exceptional kids and student programs. 

 

Ed also discusses the importance of implementing a newcomer engagement plan and shares success stories and challenges faced by parishes in implementing these strategies.

 

Takeaways

Building a culture that welcomes people is crucial for parish growth.

Identifying the target audience helps parishes focus their efforts.

Implementing an invest and invite strategy encourages parishioners to invite others to church.

Having a compelling digital presence, including a user-friendly website and active social media, is important for attracting newcomers.

Providing exceptional kids and student programs helps engage young families.

Implementing a newcomer engagement plan, including a welcome desk and follow-up emails, helps newcomers feel welcomed and connected.

Consistency and intentionality are key in growing wider.

Evaluating and improving strategies is essential for parish growth.

 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

03:30 - Chapter 1: Building a Culture of Welcome

08:10 - Chapter 2: Identifying the Target Audience

14:20 - Chapter 3: Implementing an Invest and Invite Strategy

24:44 - Chapter 5: Providing Exceptional Kids and Student Programs

29:55 - Chapter 6: Implementing a Newcomer Engagement Plan

34:25 - Chapter 7: Success Stories and Challenges

38:49 - Chapter 8: Consistency and Intentionality in Growing Wider

42:09 - Conclusion

Weekend Experience Evaluation

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Summary

In this episode, Melissa discusses the importance of conducting a weekend experience self-evaluation to improve the overall experience for parishioners and newcomers. 

 

She covers various aspects of the weekend experience, including the first impression, physical setting, staff and volunteer ministers, children and parents, preaching, music, hospitality and fellowship, preparation and evaluation, and the online campus experience. 

 

Melissa provides questions and recommendations for each area and encourages listeners to take action and create an action plan based on their evaluation.

 

Keywords

weekend experience, self-evaluation, parish, newcomers, first impression, physical setting, staff, volunteer ministers, children, parents, preaching, music, hospitality, fellowship, preparation, evaluation, online campus

 

Takeaways

• Conducting a weekend experience self-evaluation can help improve the overall experience for parishioners and newcomers.
• Areas to evaluate include the first impression, physical setting, staff and volunteer ministers, children and parents, preaching, music, hospitality and fellowship, preparation and evaluation, and the online campus experience.
• Taking action and creating an action plan based on the evaluation can lead to an excellent weekend experience in the parish.
• Providing a welcoming and engaging experience for children and parents is crucial for the weekend experience.
• Having quality sound and engaging with remote parishioners is important for the online campus experience.

Chapters

 

00:00 - Introduction: Conducting a Weekend Experience Self-Evaluation

01:54 - Chapter 1: Creating a Welcoming First Impression

05:09 - Chapter 3: Ensuring Excellence in Staff and Volunteer Ministers

08:03 - Chapter 4: Fostering a Positive Experience for Children and Parents

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Summary

Father Roger Gustafson shares his experience of building an online campus for his parish during the COVID-19 pandemic. He started by live streaming Masses and gradually grew his online congregation to over a thousand subscribers. 

 

The online campus includes live streaming Masses, Zoom small groups, and online chat hosts to engage with the virtual community. Father Roger emphasizes the importance of making online parishioners feel welcome and connected to the community. 

 

He also discusses the financial impact of the online campus, with giving increasing by 9% since 2020. Father Roger encourages parish leaders to start somewhere and strive for excellence in their online initiatives.

Check out Father Roger's parish online: https://www.sthilary.org/ 

 

Takeaways

• Building an online campus can help reach and engage a broader audience, especially during times of limited in-person gatherings.
• Creating a welcoming and connected virtual community is essential for online parishioners.
• Starting small and taking steps towards excellence is key to building a successful online campus.
• Investing in technology and professional expertise can enhance the online worship experience.
• Financial giving can increase as the online congregation grows and becomes more connected to the parish community.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Background

06:18 - Engaging the Online Congregation

12:33 - Creating Welcoming Touch Points for Online Parishioners

28:29 - The Financial Impact of the Online Campus

36:20 - Recommendations for Building an Online Campus

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Summary

Fr. Gregory  Reichlen shares his experience of coaching with Rebuilt and the transformation it brought to his parish. The parish, located in the eastern Pocono Mountains, had a multicultural and multilingual community but struggled to engage with the culture, especially the next generation. 

 

After attending the Rebuilt Conference in 2018, Fr. Greg and his team implemented changes, particularly in the liturgy, to create a welcoming and vibrant experience. The COVID-19 pandemic forced them to adapt and seek guidance through webinars and coaching. 

 

They focused on prayerful preparation, casting a vision, and involving volunteers in the planning and execution of liturgies. They also emphasized the importance of music, meaningful homilies, and active participation. Fr. Greg encourages parish leaders to start somewhere and take one step towards parish renewal.

 

Takeaways

• Coaching with Rebuilt can bring transformation to a parish and help engage the next generation.
• Creating a welcoming and vibrant liturgical experience is essential for parish renewal.
• Prayerful preparation, casting a vision, and involving volunteers are key to successful liturgies.
• Music, meaningful homilies, and active participation enhance the worship experience.
• Parish leaders should start somewhere and take one step towards parish renewal.

 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Parish Background

07:15 - Creating a Welcoming and Vibrant Liturgical Experience

14:32 - Involving Volunteers in Planning and Execution of Liturgies

32:32 - Ensuring Reverent, Meaningful, and Inclusive Sacraments

38:28 - Advice for Parish Leaders

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Summary

Joseph, the minister coordinator at Church of the Nativity, discusses his role in recruiting and training ministers for NextGen. He emphasizes the importance of creating an environment where ministers feel their service is serving Christ and removing roadblocks to serving. 

Joseph shares his approach to recruiting, training, and empowering volunteer leaders, including the use of a tier structure and developing relationships. He also highlights the significance of saying and knowing people's names, providing clear positions and expectations, and following up with potential ministers. 

Joseph emphasizes the importance of maintaining cohesiveness through communication, prayer, and keeping the why in focus. In this conversation, Joseph shares insights on training and developing volunteer leaders, overcoming challenges, and effective communication within a ministry. 

He emphasizes the importance of pouring into people, leading by example, and creating a culture of trust and support. Joseph also highlights the power of prayer and being specific in prayer requests. 

He recommends resources such as the Rebuilt Podcast and the Next Gen Rebuilt course for building up volunteer ministers. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of conveying emotion in email communication.

 

Takeaways

• Create an environment where ministers feel their service is serving Christ
• Remove roadblocks to serving
• Develop relationships with potential ministers
• Say and know people's names
• Provide clear positions and expectations
• Follow up with potential ministers
• Maintain cohesiveness through communication and prayer
• Keep the why in focus Pouring into people and leading by example are crucial for training and developing volunteer leaders.
• Creating a culture of trust and support is essential for the success of a ministry.
• Being specific in prayer requests can help build trust and confidence in God's provision.
• Effective communication involves getting the message across and receiving a response.
• Multifaceted communication is necessary as different age groups respond differently.
• Resources such as the Rebuilt Podcast and the Next Gen Rebuilt course can provide valuable insights and guidance for building up volunteer ministers.
• Conveying emotion in email communication can help to effectively communicate and connect with recipients.

 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Role of Minister Coordinator

08:13 - The Power of Saying and Knowing Names

16:27 - Keeping the Why in Focus

33:37 - Effective Communication

41:49 - Building Up Volunteer Ministers

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Summary

In this conversation, Ed Bradley discusses the importance of the Weekend Experience anchor in the Rebuilt model for successful churches. He emphasizes the need for excellence in the Mass experience and how it ties into the other anchors. Ed highlights key elements of a great Mass experience, including music, message, and ministry. He explains how a great Mass experience can take people deeper in their faith and bring them back week after week. 

 

Ed also discusses the importance of consistency, preaching a unified message, and building layers of hospitality. He touches on the significance of investing in the next generation and the role of an online campus in enhancing the weekend experience. 

 

Ed concludes by offering advice to parish leaders on strengthening their weekend experience and the resources available through Rebuilt Parish Coaching.

 

Takeaways

The Weekend Experience anchor is crucial for successful churches and involves delivering an excellent Mass experience.

 

Key elements of a great Mass experience include music, message, and ministry.

 

A great Mass experience can take people deeper in their faith and bring them back week after week.

 

Consistency, preaching a unified message, and building layers of hospitality are important for a strong weekend experience.

 

Investing in the next generation and having an online campus are also critical for parish growth.

Rebuilt Parish Coaching provides valuable resources and support for strengthening the weekend experience.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Overview

04:20 - Key Elements of a Great Mass Experience

09:03 - Delivering a Consistently Excellent Weekend Experience

13:47 - Building Layers of Hospitality

28:55 - Advice for Strengthening the Weekend Experience

34:39 - Resources and Support from Rebuilt Parish Coachi

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Summary

In this conversation, Ed discusses the strategic anchors of the Rebuilt framework. The first anchor is to grow wider, which involves reaching out to the unchurched and being intentional about welcoming outsiders. The second anchor is the weekend experience, which focuses on providing an exceptional mass experience and creating a unified message. 

 

Ed shares executing elements and resources for each anchor. The conversation explores the strategic anchors of Rebuilt, which include creating a welcoming and fulfilling weekend experience, the importance of growing deeper, prioritizing leadership, and the impact of implementing these anchors. 

 

The discussion emphasizes the need to strike a balance between welcoming newcomers and engaging existing parishioners. It also highlights the significance of providing clarity and guidance for parishioners to grow deeper in their faith. 

 

The conversation underscores the importance of building a community of leaders and empowering them to take ownership of their ministries. The impact of implementing these strategic anchors is seen in the transformation of parish culture, increased engagement, and growth in attendance and offertory.

 

Takeaways

The strategic anchors of the Rebuilt Parish Ministry are: Grow Wider, Grow Deeper, Weekend Experience, and Leadership. 

 

The weekend experience should be exceptional, with a unified message and elements such as excellent music, ministry, and an online presence.

 

Invest and invite is a critical strategy for growing wider, encouraging parishioners to invest in people's lives and invite them to church. Striking a balance between welcoming newcomers and engaging existing parishioners is crucial for creating a fulfilling weekend experience.

 

Providing clarity and guidance for parishioners to grow deeper in their faith is essential.

Building a community of leaders and empowering them to take ownership of their ministries is key to effective leadership.

 

Implementing the strategic anchors of Rebuilt can lead to a transformation of parish culture, increased engagement, and growth in attendance and offertory.

 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Background

03:15 - Chapter 1: Grow Wider

09:15- Chapter 2: Weekend Experience

30:46 - The Importance of Growing Deeper

42:10 - Prioritizing Leadership

47:04 - Qualities and Characteristics of Effective Leaders

51:27 - Impact of Implementing the Strategic Anchors

 

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Summary

Father Mark Peacock, a parish priest, shares his experience in parish ministry and the impact of building a strategic team. He emphasizes the importance of relationships, authenticity, and balance in leadership. Father Mark discusses the challenges and rewards of empowering his staff and creating a culture of support and value. He highlights the significance of feedback and the role it plays in equipping and empowering the team. Father Mark also shares the positive impact he has seen in his parish since implementing the Rebuilt model, including increased attendance and a stronger sense of welcome and mission.

Takeaways

• Building a strategic team is essential for effective parish ministry.
• Authenticity and relationships are key in creating a supportive and valued staff culture.
• Feedback plays a crucial role in equipping and empowering the team.
• Implementing the Rebuilt model can lead to increased attendance and a stronger sense of welcome and mission.
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• Creating a Supportive and Valued Staff Culture
• The Impact of the Rebuilt Model on Parish Growth

 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Father Mark's Background

03:41 - Father Mark's Parish and the Impact of Rebuilt

08:19 - Building a Strategic Team

18:18 - Providing Support and Value to Staff

20:35 - Empowering Staff through Delegation

22:47 - Personal Growth and Development

27:46 - Recognizing Achievements and Feedback Culture

31:06 - Supporting and Valuing Staff

34:08 - Challenges and Overcoming Them

36:13 - Impact of the Rebuilt Model

40:49 - Father Mark's Rejuvenation and Future

 

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Keywords

parish ministry, strategic team, relationships, authenticity, balance, empowerment, support, value, feedback, Rebuilt model, increased attendance, welcome, mission

 

Summary

Father Michael and Tom Corcoran discuss the early days at Church of the Nativity, the challenges they faced, and the birth of the Rebuilt Parish Movement. They emphasize the importance of hospitality and the catalyst that prompted them to start implementing changes. 

 

They also share key milestones in the evolution of Rebuilt Parish, including conferences and the impact of COVID-19. They discuss the future of Rebuilt Parish and their hopes for continued growth and influence. They highlight success stories from parishes they have helped and discuss the Rebuilt book series. They provide advice for parishes seeking renewal and how to partner with Rebuilt Parish.

 

Takeaways

• Hospitality is a key aspect of parish renewal and creating a welcoming environment.
• The catalyst for change often comes from a desire for more growth and discipleship within the parish community.
• The evolution of Rebuilt Parish has included conferences, coaching, and the formalization of the organization as a nonprofit.
• Success stories from parishes that have implemented the Rebuilt framework demonstrate the impact and potential for growth.
• Parishes can partner with Rebuilt Parish through coaching, courses, and weekend observations to improve their parish community.

 

Chapters

00:00 - Early Days at Church of the Nativity

00:26 - Challenges and the Birth of the Rebuilt Parish Movement

01:30 - The Importance of Hospitality

04:00 - Staffing Challenges in Catholic Churches

05:19 - Implementing Changes and the Vision for Renewal

07:28 - Evolution of Rebuilt Parish and Key Milestones

09:18 - Strategies for Revitalizing Parish Communities

16:36 - Formalizing Rebuilt as a Nonprofit Organization

22:48 - Favorite Success Stories

26:16 - The Rebuilt Book Series

29:32 - Partnership with Rebuilt Parish and Starting the Journey

 

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In this podcast we talk with CFO of Kelly Benefits. Craig shares how some key individuals have helped him grow in his faith and the power of going where God leads. 

In this episode we will speak with Caitlin De Grouchy who serves as Director of Missions at Nativity. Caitlin shares her spiritual journey and call to make an impact on the world. 

Staff member Kelly Lippenholz shares how she has connected with God in different cases of her life.

In this podcast, Tim Voelkel shares his faith journey. Hear how just a few minutes of prayer changed his life. 

In this episode you will meet Kellie Caddick. She came back to Church after intentionally running away from it. Hear how Nativity guided her path back to a relationship with God. 

In this episode, we will interview Mia Corcoran. Mia shares her experience with the Holy Spirit and her experience of being healed. She will share how that has given her a vision to do the same for others. Join us for a very interesting conversation that will challenge you and make you think.

Listen to the story of Andrea Smithberger’s testimony on the power of prayer and the healing she experienced. It is an amazing story made possible by the love of God and faithfulness of healing prayer ministry. 

In this episode we will talk with Brian Rogers. Brian shares how his life changed on a Stewardship weekend at Nativity. Learn from Brian how connecting the dots between discipleship and money can be a game changer.

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Resources: 

• Links to all books:
  • The Advantage, Patrick Lencioni - https://a.co/d/auEJ1Wz 
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni - https://a.co/d/2DJ88g8 and https://a.co/d/7YqEVsI 
  • Good to Great, by Jim Collins - https://a.co/d/6yj4Gyy 
  • Leaders Eat Last, by Simon Sinek - https://a.co/d/4tNNz8F 
  • Leading Change, by John P Kotter - https://a.co/d/1R2eJvN 
  • Everybody Matters, by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia - https://a.co/d/fnIEWmG 
  • Developing the Leader Within You, by John Maxwell - https://a.co/d/7qJmmpy 
• Working genius quiz - https://www.workinggenius.com/about/assessment 
• Meyers Briggs - https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/myers-briggs-overview/  
• Color quiz - https://www.colorcode.com/team_builder/ 
• Disc assessment - https://www.everythingdisc.com/what-is-disc/ 
• 5 Dysfunctions of Team tool - https://www.tablegroup.com/product/online-team-assessment/ 

 

Summary

In this conversation, David discusses effective leadership teams and how to recruit the right people for them. He emphasizes the importance of trust, engagement, commitment, accountability, and results in a cohesive leadership team. 

 

David also explains the concept of getting the right people on the bus and in the right seats. He provides practical steps for recruiting and selecting team members, including creating a one-page job description and evaluating candidates based on competency, character, chemistry, commitment, and culture fit.

 

David shares that  to create a culture of collaboration and accountability within a team, effective meetings are crucial. This includes having a leader who creates an agenda with specific objectives and outcomes, as well as a dedicated note-taker. Trust among team members is also essential, as it allows for open communication and idea-sharing. Using frameworks like the Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni can help keep meetings focused and productive. Building a diverse and inclusive team is important, as it brings different perspectives and strengths. Evaluating the effectiveness of a leadership team can be done through regular check-ins, goal assessments, and using tools like the red, yellow, green system.

 

Takeaways

• An effective leadership team is cohesive, with members who trust one another, engage in productive conflict, are committed to the vision and mission, hold each other accountable, and focus on achieving results.
• Recruiting the right people for a leadership team involves creating a one-page job description, evaluating candidates based on competency, character, chemistry, commitment, and culture fit, and ensuring they are in the right roles.
• The concept of getting the right people on the bus and in the right seats emphasizes the importance of having team members who share core values and vision and are in positions where they can leverage their strengths.
• Regularly reviewing the vision, mission, and strategic plan of the organization helps create clarity and alignment within the leadership team.
• Building a healthy culture with a cohesive leadership team is essential for the success of a parish or organization.
• Effective meetings with clear objectives and outcomes are key to fostering collaboration and accountability within a team.
• Trust is the foundation of a healthy team, allowing for open communication and idea-sharing.
• Using frameworks like the Working Genius can help keep meetings focused and productive.
• Building a diverse and inclusive team brings different perspectives and strengths.
• Regular check-ins, goal assessments, and using evaluation tools can help measure the effectiveness of a leadership team.

 

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A new year brings a new format to the Rebuilt podcast. We will be interviewing people who have benefitted from the Rebuilt model and learning about their spiritual journey. In this episode, we will learn from a quintessential unchurched person and how he came to engage in the life of the parish 

In this podcast, we will walk through some of the advisory counsels we have established at Nativity and ones we hope to begin in the future. We also explore the importance of a personal advisory board. 

In this podcast, we will look at the value of advisory counsels and how to establish them successfully. 

This episode continues the conversation on seeking God’s counsel. We dig into more of the “how to” of getting God’s counsel and some practical steps to take. 

In this episode we will look at why it is important for us to seek God’s counsel and wisdom now more than ever. 

Starting Point is an environment that helps seekers and returners answer questions about faith. In the wake of the Covid crisis, Nativity launched this program. In this episode we share why we began Starting Point and what we are learning from it. 

In this episode we will look at what Nativity has learned about digital discipleship in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis. We will share ways we have adjusted to help people apply steps of discipleship online. 

While our environment is much different, our mission has not changed. We still exist to make disciples. In this episode, we will look at ways to make disciples digitally.

50 percent of leadership is self-leadership. To lead others well in this crisis, we must lead ourselves first. In this episode we will look at four crucial ways to lead yourself. 

We wrap up our series on healthy habits. In this episode Tom and Kelly discuss 12 healthy habits for a growing Church. The habits support a healthy staff, productivity, communication and interpersonal relationships. 

 

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Summary

 

In this conversation, Father Michael and Melissa discuss the importance of mission, vision, and values in a parish. They highlight the need for simplicity and clarity in mission statements, as well as the role of vision in guiding the way forward. They also touch on the importance of aligning values with the mission and vision, and the challenges that can arise in doing so. Father Michael shares examples of how their mission and vision have guided decision-making in their parish, and the positive impact it has had on their community. They also discuss the need for discipline and regular evaluation of the mission, vision, and values. Resources and tools for crafting mission, vision, and values are mentioned, including the Rebuilt books and Ave Maria Press.

 

Takeaways

• Mission statements should be simple, clear, and easy to remember.
• Vision is the way forward and should be aligned with the mission.
• Values should be complete, ordered correctly, and aligned with the mission and vision.
• Mission, vision, and values should guide decision-making in the parish.
• Regular evaluation of the mission, vision, and values is necessary.
• Resources and tools like the Rebuilt books and Ave Maria Press can help in crafting mission, vision, and values.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Small Talk

03:13 - Simplicity and Clarity in Mission Statements

06:09 - Aligning Vision with the Mission

09:23 - The Positive Impact of Mission-Led Decisions

12:47 - Discipline and Regular Evaluation of Mission, Vision, and Values

15:36 - Resources and Tools for Crafting Mission, Vision, and Values

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Keywords

mission, vision, values, parish, simplicity, clarity, alignment, decision-making, discipline, evaluation, resources

Habits make our life easier once they are established but setting a good habit can take some work. We discuss ways to make forming a good habit easier and why as church leaders it is important for us to form good habits. 

In the first part of a three part series, we are looking at healthy habits. We will discuss why habits are better than goals. We will examine how habits work and discuss some habits for personal growth.

December is the season of giving. Most parishes have Advent giving trees or other projects designed to help those in need. In this episode we will share some core lessons we have learned in making the most out of this season of giving.

We continue our conversation about raising the money we need to fund our mission. A successful stewardship weekend is essential to the financial health of your parish. In this session we will look at 8 keys to success that we have discovered over the years of trial and error.

While we don’t always like to talk about it, money is a discipleship issue and needed for us to fund our parishes. In this podcast, we discuss our attitudes towards money and the newly released Churchmoney book.

Conferences are a crucial way in which we can be inspired, encouraged and equipped to grow our parishes. In this podcast we talk about the value of conferences, how to get the most out of them and share details about the Rebuilt 2020 conference.

This episode wraps up our series on creating a clear discipleship path. We look at the step of sharing your faith. We grow as Christ followers when we have a heart for people who do not know him and take efforts to bring them into a relationship with Christ.

Everyone acknowledges that prayer is part of following Christ. Yet, people in our pews still struggle with prayer. Tom and Kelly discuss their thoughts on prayer and how to make prayer more accessible to people in the pews.

We grow through relationships. Our friends influence the direction of our lives. To grow as followers of Christ we need friends in faith. Small groups are our strategy to leverage this principle. In this podcast we will discuss why small groups are so important and some steps you can take to make them accessible to your community.

Two thousand years ago Jesus said that God’s greatest competitor for our hearts is money. Giving puts our trust in God instead of money. In this podcast we will look at why giving matters and how to help people do it.

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Summary

In this conversation, Ed and Melissa discuss the importance of leadership in parish renewal. They highlight the need for cohesive leadership teams at all levels of the parish and emphasize the role of the senior team in creating a culture of leadership. They also discuss the importance of leading oneself and equipping and empowering staff and volunteers. 

This conversation explores strategies for identifying and growing strong volunteer leaders and emphasizes the importance of measuring progress and parishioner engagement. Two success stories of parishes implementing effective leadership practices are also shared.

Takeaways

• Cohesive leadership teams are essential for parish renewal
• Leading oneself is crucial for effective leadership
• Equipping and empowering staff and volunteers is key to parish growth
• Identifying and growing strong volunteer leaders is a strategic approach
• Measuring progress and parishioner engagement helps assess the health of the parish
• Success stories of parishes implementing effective leadership practices provide inspiration

 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Recap of the Four Traits of Successful Parishes

03:16 - The Importance of Leadership in Parish Renewal

07:22 - The Biblical Significance of Leadership

10:34 - Building Cohesive Leadership Teams

14:13 - Leading Oneself and Empowering Others

16:54 - Strategies for Identifying and Growing Volunteer Leaders

21:52 - Measuring Progress and Parishioner Engagement

37:09 - Success Stories of Effective Leadership in Parishes

46:06 - Conclusion

 

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In order for people to grow as followers of Christ, it is vitally important that they serve and volunteer in the parish. We will look at why volunteering in ministry matters and how to get members volunteering at your parish. 

Tom and Kelly talk about creating a clear discipleship path for your parishioners and list three crucial steps to getting started.

Tom and Kelly share lessons we are learning about taking hospitality to the next level including feeling over function and WOW-1.

Creating a culture of hospitality means we need to create layers of welcoming. In this episode, we discuss the key ministries for hospitality and what they do.