Catholic leadership

OCIA: Rediscovering the Heart of Parish Life

What if the ancient way of welcoming seekers is exactly what we’re missing? When Dr. Chris Burgwald, Chancellor for the Diocese of Sioux Falls, and I dug into the roots… Read More

Coach’s Corner 28: Why do we keep trying silver bullets?

What do you do when the strategy, the program, or the plan just isn’t enough?  Because I’ve been there—and in this episode, I talk about why our “silver bullets” so… Read More

Confronting the Ghost of St. John Vianney: A Vision for Modern Parish Life

Is the ideal of priesthood stuck in the past? I love the saints—especially guys like St. John Vianney—but trying to imitate their circumstances can leave today’s priests feeling defeated before… Read More

How to Choose the Right Steps on Your Clear Path to Discipleship

What makes a parish truly missional? It’s not just having more programs—it’s having the right steps that move people from encounter to mission. In this four-part EquipCast series, we unpack… Read More

Coach’s Corner 22: The Parish Pope Francis Dreamt of

What if our parish wasn’t just a place we come to—but a place we’re sent from? That’s the vision: parishes as missionary outposts, where we’re formed, equipped, and fired up… Read More

From Pew to Purpose: How to Live the Apostolate You Were Made For

What’s at stake if we stay busy in church but miss our calling in the world? It’s easy to think serving at church—teaching, volunteering, helping with Mass—is the main way… Read More

Coach’s Corner 21: Hope – The Church’s Key to Renewal

What if real cultural change is just 15% away—and we’re closer than we think? In this Coach’s Corner, I’m diving into something that’s been really stirring in my heart: hope.… Read More

A Clear Path: Making Missionary Disciples in a Parish

Many of you listen to the EquipCast because you want to feel confident sharing your faith. We try to provide practical tools for this, and so we talk a lot… Read More

Missional Amnesia

Have you ever used a Catholic buzz word like missionary disciple or missional church and received blank looks in return? It’s a surprising experience, but the reality is many Catholics… Read More