Are Parishes Addicted to a Maintenance Culture?
Welcome back to another “Starting Conversations” article, designed to provoke and create new discussions on living…
The Rich Silence of the Eucharist
Many of the articles here focus on how to turn parishes toward a mission mentality, to…
Are We “Passively Despising” Our Young Adults?
Welcome back to our “Starting Conversations” series, a set of shareable articles for parish staffs, councils,…
The Need for Apostolic Leadership (and Why It Changes Everything)
I have to admit that back when I was a college professor, I got heartily tired…
The Bigger Problem: How Do We Fund the Great Commission When We’re Just Scraping By?
Welcome back to the conclusion of our three part series on funding the Great Commission. Two…
Is Your Parish Keeping Its Money from the Great Commission?
Does it take money to become an apostolic parish? Last week, in Part 1, I answered…
Does It Take Money to Foster an Apostolic Parish?
“We don’t have the money for that.” “We can barely pay the staff we have.” “We…
What does it take to be better at saving souls?
Welcome back to our Starting Conversations series, a short shareable article for staff, councils, small group…
A Daily Examen for Missionary Disciples
A daily general examen is a beloved prayer from Ignatian spirituality. It is meant to be…
Why We Can’t Dip Our Toes Into Sharing the Good News
Welcome back to another “starting conversations” article. Feel free to share with your staff, volunteers, prayer…