All Posts
EquipCast
EquipCast 13: Five Myths of Evangelization
Evangelization has been a buzzword in the Church for the past few decades, but many of us still don’t know what it means. It conjures up images of knocking on… Read More
Culture of Generosity
ChurchMoney: Raising Givers
By Fr. Jeff Lorig, Pastoral Services I once said to the Archbishop that it doesn’t take money to spread the Gospel. I think I’m wrong or at least only a… Read More
EquipCast
EquipCast 12: The Ideal Parishioner
Sometimes the consumer culture of the United States creeps into our parish life. When this happens, the ideal parishioner becomes the loyal customer who shows up to all the events… Read More
EquipCast
EquipCast 11: Don't Be a Hero. Be a Hero Maker!
Doing leadership doesn’t mean doing everything, and delegation doesn’t mean giving away tasks. Leadership means giving your superpowers to someone else. Get EquipCast in your podcast app Hosts Fr. Jeff… Read More
EquipCast
EquipCast 10: Why Best Practices aren't the Best
Everyone is crazy about best practices. Conventional wisdom says if you want to be successful at anything, particularly in ministry, you need to implement best practices, but they don’t always… Read More
EquipCast
EquipCast 9: Post Virus Hopes
Most of us realize that everything we’re going through now will probably have long term effects on the culture and the Church. What hopes do you have for the Church… Read More
EquipCast
EquipCast 8: What's On Your Heart
On the Wednesday after schools shut down due to the Coronavirus, Christine French was in a continuous stream of webinars and on-line meetings. She felt anxious and busy, and she… Read More
EquipCast
EquipCast 7: In the Life of the Parish
How St. Gerald Parish is Continuing Its Mission In the midst of the pandemic, what does Church life look like? Mark Nelson shares the lessons that he has learned working… Read More
Clear Path to Discipleship
EquipCast 6: Why Accompaniment is More Necessary than Ever
Accompaniment is the current buzzword that many speak about passionately. Jen and Jim unpack the word. Then, they challenge us to 1) intentionally and consistently journey with a number of… Read More
Culture of Generosity
EquipCast 5: Funding the Mission with Tact and Grace
Without a Sunday collection, parishes are wondering how to ask for money in order to keep the lights on and pay the staff. Shannan’s advice, “It’s not actually about paying… Read More
EquipCast
EquipCast 4: Getting the Most out of Your Communications
In a world where it is as easy to switch parishes as it is to switch the channel or click another link, Blair and David give their advice on how… Read More